Glenelg is a wonderful school. i have been going their since the beginning, all the way back from Pre-k and still going. I can say for myself that it is a hard school but it is more then worth it. The environment is great, the friends you make are for a lifetime, and your teachers are caring and understanding.
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Posted by a student on 08/19/09
Glenelg Country is an exceptional school. I am an international student and I feel like no other American school would provide such a good environment for me.
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Posted by a student on 08/03/09
We truly love GCS. My daughter will be entering first grade after a wonderful experience in Kindergarten. GCS has the perfect balance of challenging academic curriculum and nurturing environment. The small class size allows the teacher to recognize students talents as well as identify areas for improvement.
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Posted by a parent on 07/29/09
We have two of our children at gcs. Gcs has nurturing environment and great academics program. The staff members at ps are very caring and professionals. We are very satisfied with the out come.
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Posted by a parent on 06/09/09
This is truly an exceptional school. My children have adapted well and just love it here after transferring from another local private school. As a parent, I cannot be any happier ,to see my children thriving in their education and really loving school. All the teachers and staff we have known over
... Read more the years were caring and very enthusiastic in their area of teaching. The school provides a safe and nurturing enviroment and a strong and challenging academic curriculum. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
I love this school. When I first arrived here i was scared and shy, but everyone came up to me immediatly and made me feel comfortable in my new enviroment. The teachers are great and will help a student whenever they are struggling. We do lots of community service and we are big on GOING GREEN! The
... Read more catered lunch is okay, but I really enjoy the pizza Fridays. We learn the importance of learership and other qualities in order to succeed. The classes are a lot different from public school, but it's exceedingly easy to adjust. Although the curriculum can be challenging at times there are always friends that will help you through it. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/23/09
I have 2 children at GCS and have sent them from Primary school though the Upper School. Each division is truely exceptional. THe GCS middle school is amazing. The middle schools are the most difficult, the kids are changing, theur attention is being diverted, socialization becomes increasingly important
... Read more and competitive; the GCS Middle School team deals with the children in a wonderful manner. The children thrive with great teachers, great direction and a unique combination of treating the kids as both kids and teenagers. What a wonderful transition my children made. The Upper School is eactly what you want for college prep, challenging coursework and great teachers. The students have a beautiful sense of community and togetherness. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/16/09
The Upper School has great teachers, strong emphasis on academics, unique classes, many student-led clubs, a great community service program, and one hundred percent of students go on to attend great colleges and universities.
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Posted by a student on 01/15/09
I am currently a senior at Glenelg and have attended the school since 6th grade. Glenelg has definatly been a positive experience for me. The teachers may be young but are great adn get connected to their students. Also the principle, Dr. Broderick, is great. So I definalty recommend Glenelg to anyone
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Posted by a student on 12/08/08
I am a freshman and have been attending GCS since the first grade. I have had an amazing experience in all my years at GCS due to several factors. One, the teachers. They are so enthusiastic and willing to help any student who shows even the slightest bit of a struggle. In the middle and upper school,
... Read more each student has a faculty advisor (different advisors each year in middle school, the same one all four years in high school) who is your ally in every issue that you may have. Second, the classes. In the upper school, you can choose to take extra elective classes along with all of the standard classes. Through some of my favorite classes/teachers, I have become part of activities that had never occured to me to try. I highly reccomend GCS for any student who wants a close atmosphere combined with a rigourous academic program. Read less
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Ellicott City schools — Glenelg Country School is located at 12793 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City MD 21042. 12793 Folly Quarter Rd is in the 21042 ZIP code in Ellicott City, MD Glenelg Country School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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