Gregory is a wonderful school. We have been there for 6 years. My oldest is getting ready for middle school and I feel he is very well prepared. The teachers are keeping both my children academically challenged and are one of the reasons we love Gregory so much? The new pricipal has made a very positive
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/09
My oldest attended Gregory and my youngest is there now. Great school and challenging academics. I am proud to be a parent.
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Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
Gregory is a great school. My son loves science and is excelling in his studies. I know this is because of the program here. There have been ups and downs. But, the school is still great and the changes being made are all for the best!
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Posted by a parent on 02/07/09
I've been a teacher for over 20 years, and I can say that Gregory School of Science, Mathematics, and Technology is one of the best experiences I 've ever had. The students are wonderful. The teachers, on the whole, work hard and are willing to try new things to make learning meaningful and interesting
... Read more for their students. The adminstration encourages teachers to break out of the box and try new things, while keeping the staff focused on the end goal of improving the educational experience for students. In a time when arts and special programs are being cut back, we have a full time art teacher and a full time music teacher. We have a PE coach. We have Science, Math, Computer, AIG, and Reading specialists. Every student is challenged with instruction geared towards individual growth. Every classroom has technology resources. It is a great school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/06/09
Gregory has seen alot of changes but changes for the better. I am very pleased that we have such a strong principle that cares so much about her students education. Mrs. Vickers wants the best for all her students and so do all the teachers. The teachers here at Gregory work very hard and are willing
... Read more to make learning fun, meaningful, and interesting for their students. The teachers strive to achieve more in improving the educational experience for their students. Every student is challenged. I am a paraeducator at Gregory and also a parent with a child here. I can tell you that my child loves coming to Gregory and would rather be here than any other school in New Hanover County. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/06/09
Gregory school has been transorming into a 21st century direction for our kids. I am pleased that we have a strong principal that has ideas that will improve the student learning. Sometimes parents don't see the need to make changes and want things done the same way they were 8-10 years ago. This
... Read more makes us like everyone else. We have a school and administration with a vision for the future. I love working here. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/06/09
The principal has tried to create some version of 'equality' by defining down academic standards for all the kids. Then she boasts about her high numbers on her honor roll. Some parents don't value empty titles--or any titles--and just want true accomplishment and quality academics for their children.
... Read more This principal is doing to Gregory what a principal--who had to be replaced--recently did at the neighboring middle school. I am a 6-year Gregory parent but am pulling out my youngest. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
I am a long time supporter of Gregory and am very upset by the decline in the education provided at this school. Reading programs have been dropped, math is taught to the the EOG, computer labs have been replaced by math specialist teaching math on the lowest level, Itinerate teachers are truly uninspired,
... Read more spelling words are dumbed down a couple of grade levels, other subjects are 'so boring I can't stand it' testing testing testing, many discipline problems - Gregory is a shell of the school it once was...There are few bright spots here in teachers, families and staff I hope they all can stick it out! I will still give this school a 3 star rating because sadly I feel like this is the average in New Hanover County. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
We have been at Gregory for 2 years now. We have been very pleased with our daughters learning and her teachers. She will be returning next year for 2nd grade. I think the new spelling program 'Words Their Way' is going to be a good way of learning and because of the Math Specialist the kids are getting
... Read more an extra 45 mins of 'fun' math each week above the normal class math each day. We realized that the Math specialist is there because of the schools test scores but I feel that it's benefited us. We think that Mrs. Stanford seem to be do a good job but change doesn't happen overnight. She just announced that she hired 2 part time math teachers for the 3,4 and 5th graders that will be working with the middle level kids trying to push them up to the next level. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
This is my family's 8th year at Gregory and although my child is only in 3rd grade, it will be our last year at Gregory. My 1st child(now in M.S.) got a superior education under principal, Emma Jackson. But the school has declined so rapidly since her departure. Our current principal micro-manages the
... Read more teachers and leaves them no time to actually teach. High academic standards have been abandoned in order to teach to the test. It truly is a fallen school and it had once, not so long ago, been a shining star. Read less
School Profile for Gregory School Of Science Math Tec
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EOG* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Gregory School Of Science Math Tec
New Hanover County School District
North Carolina
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
500
Students per teacher:
9
Full-time teachers:
57
Number of classrooms:
26
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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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.
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Wilmington schools — Gregory School Of Science Math Tec is located at 319 S 10th St, Wilmington NC 28401. 319 S 10th St is in the 28401 ZIP code in Wilmington, NC The school district for Gregory School Of Science Math Tec is the New Hanover County School District. Gregory School Of Science Math Tec is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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