I have two children at Porter. My son has been there since second grade and is now in seventh. My daughter started last year as a first grader. The teachers and staff are very good. However, the principal lacks tact and willingness to work with the parent when there is an issue. She certainly does not
... Read more tolerate her authority or opinions being challenged by a parent. Honestly, if it weren't for the teachers, I would move my children back to their base schools because the principal is awful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
The principal lacks communication skills with the parents. She is very frustrating to work with. She is unproffessional and even rude. This principal lacks leadership skills.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
this school is like a family we all take care of each other
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
The uniforms are great, however the principal is not very accomadating. Parental opinions and suggestions are not encouraged. School has a waiting list, so it is not a great loss if you choose to leave the school. Some of the teachers are excellent and very caring. The school focuses highly on SOL
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/09
I used to be very pleased with the school. By first impression, it is a dream. Because it is a harder school to get into, (lottery system and mandatory parent participation) the children all come from homes that place education as a priority. I love the teachers and my children's friends. It is all
... Read more wonderful until you see the politics that go on there. The principal belittles the parents and clearly states that decisions need to be left to the proffessionals. She clearly states that she knows what is best for the child more than the parent. When, as a parent, your child to be more challenged, tells the parent that they will in the older grades. Talking with her is extremely frustrating. I can see why people are taking their children out of the school to homeschool them. I give 2 stars because of the great teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/09
i go to porter im in the 7th grade i've been there scince the 3rd. Besides wearing stressful uniforms and homework (ick) porter is a awsome schoool. the teachers want to help you. the make sure you pass your exams and fitness test. I use to think the school was lame because my friends would say it was
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Posted by a student on 08/11/09
Outstanding school, but there is always room for continuous improvement for academic success.
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/09
I have two daughters, one graduated and one currently attends. My eldest daughter was an incoming 5th grader at Porter when it first opened its doors. The faculty and staff are wonderful, going above and beyond. The combination of my daughter's work ethic along with the knowledge and experience that
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Posted by a parent on 07/10/09
Porter is an excellent school. It's safe and your child will get the best education ever.
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Posted by a student on 04/16/09
Mary G Porter traditional school is the greatest school in in the county this school has ever thing smart bords, laptops, green screen, help, and great no worderful staff you wont make a mestake in sending yor kid to Porter.
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School Profile for Mary G Porter Traditional School
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Student enrollment:
638
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
21
Arts
Art
Special Education
Autism Specialists, Life Skills, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
Band, Choral, Orchestra
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed, Woodworking
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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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Woodbridge schools — Mary G Porter Traditional School is located at 15311 Forest Grove Dr, Woodbridge VA 22191. 15311 Forest Grove Dr is in the 22191 ZIP code in Woodbridge, VA The school district for Mary G Porter Traditional School is the Prince William County Public Sd. Mary G Porter Traditional School is a Public school that serves grade levels 1 - 8.
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