I was very nervous about having my two children attend Miller after reading these reviews. Fortunately, my husband and I took it upon ourselves to contact the Vice Principal of Instruction and discuss our concerns. Both children were placed with wonderful teachers. Principal PK has been friendly and
... Read more helpful, and there will be a return of a PTO and several after school clubs and activities. Having volunteered in the Media Center, I have seen concern for the children from both staff and teachers throughout the day. I do believe Miller is on the up swing. Instead of complaining about its faults, lets all do something to help this institution give our children the best education it can give. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
As a teacher who has been in the education field for over 30 years, I can say that Miller is an excellent school. The principal is a person who truly has the well-being and best interest of all students as her number one priority. She believes in the students and expects the teachers to put forth their
... Read more best effort to help our students succeed. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the learning process and are always welcome as long as their presence does not interfere with the learning process and safety of all students. Parents are encouraged to serve as tutors, volunteers and mentors. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/25/06
My daughter currently attends Miller Elementary. This school year she is in the first grade and has attended Miller since her pre-k year. I have had nothing but problems since enrolling her in the school. The teachers are allowed to say whatever it is they want to parents and students. Teachers are
... Read more backed up by the principle. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/06
I have two children attending Miller this year, and so far I have been far from impressed. I have never been made to feel welcome in my son's class. I'm rarely if ever even acknowledged. That's not to say that there are not some wonderful staff members there. The one's who go out of there way to make
... Read more up for those who don't. Namely B.J., Mrs. Mueller, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Johnson). The lunchroom, which I visit at least once a week, is an experience I would not inflict on anyone. If you can somehow ignore the constant yelling from the lunchroom staff you then have to deal with the loudness of the music that is played. This makes it hard to communicate with your child and actually enjoy lunch together. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/06
While I have a deep respect for the 'educator' who made comments, quite frankly, they do come from an educator s prospective. However, in no way can I express in 150 words, from a very involved parent s position, the rationale for the ratings I ve given. While, I consider the faculty some of the
... Read more best, this school has a tough time retaining them. There is little doubt; this school is absent of 'effective' leadership. There has been high faculty turnover, the likes I've never seen in 33 yrs as a parent and parental volunteerism is almost nonexistent! Safety, which should be paramount, is in serious question as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/06
I have read the comments made below. While I 'have no axe to grind', I regretfully must disagree with Ms Haralson on the 'leadership' aspect. The educator below is certainly entitled to her opinion as much as anyone else, however, I respectfully must say, I agree with the others in regard to the absence
... Read more of leadership at this elementary school. While I can't comment much on the support that the leadership gives or doesn't give its 'teachers I will say, all one has to do is review the teacher turnover rate at this school over the last two years. I have it on first hand knowledge from those excellent teachers who did leave Miller, their departure was in large measure, and many cases the only reason, lack of 'functional' leadership and that leadership's #1 priority not being students! That is the very reason I disenrolled my child! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/06
I have been a teacher at Miller for 6 years. I would like to comment on several of the comments made. I believe that we have wonderful leadership. The principal cares for the emotional, social, and academic welfare of each child. She fully supports the teachers and goes out of her way to make sure
... Read more that we have what we need to teach to the best of our ability. The pressure of test scores is not coming from her. The pressure of testing is coming down on teachers from the national and state levels. I know that the teachers and administrators go above and beyond our job description each day. We stay late preparing materials and doing research so that we can provide our students with the best lessons possible. We also use our own money to buy rewards for our students and supplies to complete special activities. I have taught under four different administrators and our principal now is the best one that I have ever worked for. Our staff of teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and everyone else who works at Miller goes out of their way to help the students. I enjoy coming to work each day because of the people that I work with. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/02/06
Miller Elementary was once a school on the rise, but in the past couple years, particularly this year, it has ascended to the top as one of the 'have not' schools in Houston County. Don't let any scores published fool you! At the height of intimidation, anyone can achieve high scores. The recent and
... Read more current 'challenges', are mainly in part due to the lack of leadership on the part of its administration. The school has disbanded its PTO, shown the minimum support to its faculty, except in the case of a 'select' few, and every effort has been exhausted to 'keep' parents from the school; although, through their half hearted efforts to the contrary; they would have you believe otherwise. If you have another option for your child's primary education, recommend seeking another Elementary School in the County! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/15/05
This school is one of six in this county that is a member of the 'National Network of Partnership Schools.' The Houston County District Advisory Committee sees the following benefits for parents whose school is a member of the NNPS. 1.Increased Support from school and other parents. 2.More interactions
... Read more with other families in school and community activities. 3.More effective responses to student problems 4.Increased awareness of student progress and how to help student do better. 5.Increase feeling of 'ownership' and 'sense of community' at school. Miller Elementary CAN achieve each of the benefits outlined above and our society can reap a wonderful generation as well! However, this can NEVER be attained with the 'ADMINISTRATION' currently at Miller. By its 'ACTIONS', it clearly, discourges parent involvement, not equipped to respond to students' problems, minimal support for its own teachers/staff and the worst of which, giving parents a feeling of 'ownership' and 'sense of community' at school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/17/05
In large measure, Miller has been a big disappointment over the past couple years. While the teachers are committed, skilled and work hard to bring out the best in each child, they are hampered in large part to lack of leadership support. While CRCT scores rose last year, that rise resulted at the expense
... Read more of teachers and emotional effects on students. The principal of this school exhibits very little leadership that could ever enhance any kind of 'follower ship'. Over the previous two years, the school has been a 'revolving out door' of a number of exceptional teachers. The #1 reason given, the principal! Quality of academic programs is good. Music, art and fitness programs are par with other schools in this district. Parent involvement is in a 'nose dive'. For a Title I School, this is the one thing that is an absolute must! All said, this school has potential! Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
510
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
41
Number of classrooms:
35
Arts
Art
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
Music
Vocational Education
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Warner Robins schools — Miller Elementary School is located at 101 Pine Valley Dr, Warner Robins GA 31088. 101 Pine Valley Dr is in the 31088 ZIP code in Warner Robins, GA The school district for Miller Elementary School is the Houston County School District. Miller Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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