Roebuck

i have been attending Martha Gaskins since 6 grade- 8 its an OK school. The good thing about the school is that the teachers really want the students to active but its kinda more like they just don't want to see them next year in the same grade but its really that they want them achieve. Well that's pretty all the good thing about the school. The bad thing is that they cant keep up with there promises, a bit to strict about the uniform policy, the students are messy and immature, the food is bad, and the textbooks are messed up. The really fun teachers are all the social studies teachers.

Overall, I believe that the teachers and staff at this school are great people. However, there are some challenges that create barriers to student success. For instance, no homework is assigned, and Google Classroom is the primary tool used for communication. As a parent, I feel that I cannot be as involved in my child's education as I would like, because we are not provided with detailed information about what they are learning or covering in school. We can only get a very general idea by checking Google Classroom. Additionally, textbooks are not brought home, and the updates and information on the parent portal are inconsistent depending on the staff member. I also do not see enough flexibility and accommodations being made for students with 504s and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Although there are attempts made for these students, it seems like there is a lack of understanding or support for the conditions for which the 504s and IEPs are established. I would not expect experts on specific conditions, but some fundamental barriers that come with learning disabilities and executive dysfunction seem to be viewed as annoyance and defiance. With multiple children who have attended this school, it was most heartbreaking watching my child with executive dysfunction struggle emotionally and academically here. From many other parents I have spoken to regarding 504s and IEPs, the general consensus is that public schools handle and enforce them much more consistently when compared to charter and private schools.

I started k-4 at this school in 2001-2002. I also went back for k-5 in 2002-2003. That was my last year since the school was moving but i liked this school and years later i kind of reconnected with some people. I go to clay chalkville highschool now but this was one of of my favorite schools. CLASS OF 2015!