My son has attended Greenwood from K-4th thus far, and we couldn't be happier there! We felt like we became part of a 'family' when we entered this school. The kids get a great education, the administration is always open to hear any concerns and the family involvement is tremendous. We know we made
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
My son has attended Greenwood since first grade. We feel enrolling him at Greenwood is one of the best decisions we have made as parents. We are grateful for the wonderful teachers and the strong support from administration.
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Posted by a parent on 05/09/09
I grew up in a strong public school system and when I moved to Springfield I wanted my boys to have a similar educational experience. I have two boys enrolled at Greenwood and I am pleased with the education they are receiving and the friends they have made. Teachers and administrators are easily accessible
... Read more and are interested in seeing your child succeed. Despite the small size of the school and one class per grade, I have liked the makeup of the student body and the positive interaction promoted between classes. Parent involvement is high which adds to the school's sense of community. Although Greenwood could be described as homogeneous, I feel students come from different backgrounds and family values/traditions. Yet, the one thread tying them all together is the value placed on learning and getting a strong education! Another plus for Greenwood - I know all my kids' friends and parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/09
Snobby kids and snobby parents. Kids make fun of classmates who don't come from wealthy families and don't have same bells and whistles stuff the other kids have. Parents are cliqueish. Some teachers -- one in particular -- need to retire. Director doens't want to hear criticism from parents; she defends
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
Not a good school, many snobby people and families.
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/09
My children are previous students at Greenwood. When we relocated out of the Springfield area and enrolled them in a major metropolitan public highschool we found out that the Greenwood curriculum is far behind the public schools. I wish we had transferred them out of Greenwood sooner.
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Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
I have a middle schooler and a high schooler. My observations both pro and con: Pro: small size, privileged students from rich families, access to MSU facilities, some excellent teachers. Con: Fewer instructional days than any other school because GLS does not make up snow days, ends in mid-May, and
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Posted by a parent on 02/22/08
We wanted our children to be challenged and we wanted them to attend a school where discipline was important. At Greenwood the teachers truly focus on the learning.
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Posted by a parent on 12/22/07
Greenwood has given me a firm foundation to live on in my life over the past 10 years. I am very proud with the education i receive on a day to day basis. The College preparatory classes have proven to give me a step above the rest of the Springfield schools. When i go to sleep each night, i know i will
... Read more have an excellent future as Greenwood proves daily that it is a step above all other schools in Southwest Missouri. Greenwood has excellent music programs where at least 90% of the students in high school participate in either Concert band or vocal music, which result in each year another music festival win as we have received 1 ratings in past years. The art programs are also just as wonderful. Parent involvement at GHS is a key factor in the life of the school. GHS is my family and home. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/18/07
Greenwood Lab School has offered a small, competitive learning environment for nearly 100 years. This proven tradition of excellence in education prepared our three children for their college education. All three received outstanding academic scholarship offers to their first choice universities. The
... Read more art and music programs are wonderful, as they prepare the total student in the humanities. Sports and debate programs allow students to become more well-rounded and many Greenwood students annually participate in state championship events in the area of debate, science, art, music and athletics. Parents actively volunteering is another tradition at Greenwood. The environment is like a family. Read less
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
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;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Springfield schools — Greenwood Lab School is located at 901 S National Ave, Springfield MO 65804. 901 S National Ave is in the 65804 ZIP code in Springfield, MO Greenwood Lab School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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