I attended this school a few years ago. At the time my graduating class was the largest to have ever gone through the system. Apparently it is being dwarfed by the classes now. The teachers did vary in their level of commitment, but you will find that anywhere. As an education major, I see every day
... Read more the attitudes of teachers, students and parents. These days it seems like the students don't want to work, they want to be spoon fed the information. The parents don't want to deal with the kids and blame all their failings on the teachers. If anything about our education system is going to improve more money needs to be spent on academics and less on sports. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/25/09
I'm currently a student at East, we have a lot of programs, and a lot of opportunities if...you have the right last name. Everything at this school is about your name and how much money your family has to offer. Most of the teachers don't want to be there. The rules are absolutely ridiculous and they
... Read more change them 3-5 days after they are put in effect. The day lasts so long, we don't get out until 3:20, for students living outside of town don't get home until 4:00-4:30, it makes it hard to have a job, or be involved in any after school activity. The classes are and hour and forty-five minutes long, most of it..wasted time. The counselors aren't very active in the students life, to talk to a counselor you have to call and call and call and call, and you might get a call back if your lucky. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/14/09
I am a recent graduate, and have some to say. It's true, the teachers aren't going to babysit you. But wait until you go to college, you'll be glad. Because no one is going to babysit you at college. I feel more prepared for college than many of the people who are in my class. Also, there is no need
... Read more to say that the teachers don't care if the students succeed. Monday thru Friday, there are teachers who stay until 5 or 5:30 to help your student succeed in any subject they are struggling with. If you care about your student's success, encourage them to attend this program. There's something to be said for personal responsibilty. GEHS will not hold your hand and walk you through step by step... unless you ask for it. If you want the help, there are ways to get it. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/22/08
The main thing I've learned about GEHS is that you have to work. There are no classes or programs that do your work for you or baby you. There are wonderful teachers and horrible teachers, but as long as you pay attention to what they say and make an effort, you can succeed. You make your education
... Read more here, which I appreciate personally because I feel now like I could attend any school/college and do well. If you are worried that your kid won't be taught or pushed hard enough (which is possible), just make sure to teach your child good work and study skills. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/21/08
I think that GEHS is a great School I just don't think there are enough teachers to help the very very over crowed school I know my child is struggling, and alot has to do with panic attacks, teachers not taking there time to do things to help them to able to pass.
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Posted by a parent on 09/09/08
Unsatisfactory, mostly because it is a retirement farm for a veritable army of teachers who don't do their job, don't want to be there, and frankly, don't care. Students are narrow minded, programs are poorly organized, and sports supersede academics and the arts despite the poor sports teams. Counseling
... Read more services do not prepare students for college, but do more to discourage and classes are direly unequal. Teacher standards vary between the same classes and and the academic experience is very unfair. It is very good at imposing strange sets of rules, randomly, then changing them, for compliance and grant money. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it but if you want to look great on paper and think you can East is a pretty easy place to do that, just don't expect a real eduation Read less
Posted by a student on 08/08/08
This school has been difficult to work with. One of my children were threatened and there was no punishment on the girl 5 years older than her. They need to get teachers that want to teach. There are too many that are waiting for retirement- tired being the operative word.
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Posted by a parent on 03/07/08
I am a student at East, and I have seen the real nitty gritty here. The truth is, this school is not so great. the clubs are not much variation in between eachother, and are only held once a month, for 45-60 minutes, and are only held in school. the parents are very poorly involved, and are pratically
... Read more not involved in there childs school life at all unless they go through alot of trouble to do so. If I was a parent, I wouldnt go out of the way to avoid this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/03/06
Greenbrier East is a wonderful school. There are numerous opportunities for help by teachers. They have a lunch tutorial program. They also have recovery school for any student failing a class. The school provides free tutoring after school for any student needing assistance.Transportation home is also
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Posted by a parent on 04/03/06
My daughter has had a reasonably good experience at East. However, with so many students enrolled, many get left behind. If your child is not a self-learner he/she will get left behind with no one willing or having the time to help.
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School Profile for Greenbrier East Senior High School
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WESTEST* Test Scores
Grade Level: 10
Test Year: 2008
Greenbrier East Senior High School
Greenbrier County School District
West Virginia
* In 2007-2008 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and in grades 3 through 8 in social studies. The WESTEST is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
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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.
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English as Second Language
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Lewisburg schools — Greenbrier East Senior High School is located at 1 Spartan Ln, Lewisburg WV 24901. 1 Spartan Ln is in the 24901 ZIP code in Lewisburg, WV The school district for Greenbrier East Senior High School is the Greenbrier County School District. Greenbrier East Senior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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