Absolute BEST Teachers & Staff! Just like Family!
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
My son's Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Adams was the best teacher ever, and her assistant, Mrs. Deal was awesome also. They use positive reinforcement vs. negative punishment whenever possible. The staff and parents are friendly but clickish. A lot of pressure on the test scores.
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/07
My son is in the Developmental Kindergarten for special needs children, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the teachers. Not to mention, I have been trying to find a program for my son for 2 years in York County, and went through Psychologists, Play Therapy, the list goes on. When my son started
... Read more this year, I tried not to get too excited for fear of another failed attempt to help him, but Ms. Gibson and her Assistant Teachers have exceeded my expectations and my son is thriving. Also, they have an Autism Specialist on staff. The program slowly integrates my son into mainstream, which has been wonderful. My only qualms were with the Speech Department. My son tested at a 3 yr.old level and was denied treatment. However, those are state-regulated guidelines and would be the same at any school in S.C. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/07
Just like most people, at first look I was impressed with this school. Parent involvement is high here and there is beautiful artwork gracing the halls as proof of artistic achievement, however if your child has special needs, then theres a good chance that this school will disappoint you. Some of the
... Read more teachers do not seem to want to accomodate a child that requires a little extra assistance. Everything is rosy at this school until you disagree with the powers that be and then your liable to see it rear it's ugly head! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
I was impressed with Griggs when my son started Pre-K, I found his teacher and assistant did great with all the children in his class. I never had to worry that he wasn't going to like school. They made it fun and enjoyable and he LOVED going, however I was not so lucky in his kindergarten teacher. I
... Read more found her to be condescending to me as a parent and less than supervisory with the children. My son grew to hate getting up in the morning, he refused to work (learn) for her, yet would continue to do wonderfully for me. I have since had to pull him out of Griggs Rd. and put him in another school and he is flourishing there as well. Be aware parents that even in the best of school districts,& the best of schools there are teachers that underestimate their power on our children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/06
One of the best public elementary schools in the state if not the nation! Continues to accumulate Palmetto Achievement awards for high academic standards. Has always exceeded the No Child Left Behind standard. Has a strong, five days a week, 'Gifted & Talented' program that would rival any private
... Read more school, grades 3-10. Administrative leadership, led by Mrs. Pam Cato, Principal, is outstanding, kids are their number one priority instead of just trying to look good on paper. In my opinion, this is the 'why' they achieve such high academic standards. Another great attribute to this school is its Parent Teacher Organization. The parents here get involved. It shows in the schools grounds beautification program and extracurricular activities such as Santa's Shop, book fairs and field day, the end of the year 'fun-for-all.' You can't do any better for an elementary school or school district in general. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/05
I have been involved with Griggs road for 2 years now.I am amazed daily at the level of this school.The staff is incredible.They truley care about your children and do their best to provide the children with a great education! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school! I know alot
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Posted by a parent on 02/19/05
I would just like to say that this is the last year for my son at Griggs Road. It is an excellent school since pre-k until 4th grade. I have enjoyed the years here. The teachers are excellent and have always had great leadership. Thank you for making the years at Grigg Road some wonderful years and adding
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Posted by a parent on 05/20/04
From the front secretary to the cafeteria workers, this school has highly impressed me. My son's kindergarden teacher and assistant are so very organized in everything. I don't mind paying for snacks considering they consists of anything from poptarts to chicken rice soup, or hot macaroni and cheese!
... Read more Again, I am highly impressed with the overall organization and friendliness of everyone I've met so far here. Read less
* In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science. The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
535
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
36
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
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Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Clover schools — Griggs Road Elementary School is located at 100 Griggs Rd, Clover SC 29710. 100 Griggs Rd is in the 29710 ZIP code in Clover, SC The school district for Griggs Road Elementary School is the Clover School District 2. Griggs Road Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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