Springdale Estates

The admin is horrible at this school. Avoid this school like the plague. Passive agressive , nasty , and unsupportive. There are plenty of schools with more competent admin.

My son started attending this school in the kindergarten and he is now in the 2nd grade. We both loved his Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Patterson and she loved her students so much that she stayed with her class through the first grade so they would have continuity of learning from one teacher. She was firm but caring and my son loved going to school. The 2nd grade, his teacher Ms. Salmeron, is awesome! She inspires learning, makes it relatable, she's firm and holds the students accountable. My son has been on the honor roll and doesn't want to miss a day of school. The school does a great job of congratulating the children and giving them accolades; they also cater to their diverse group of students.

As a parent, there’s nothing more important than knowing your child is in a place where they feel supported, safe, and excited to learn—and that’s exactly what Pleasantdale Elementary has given my family. The teachers here are truly one of a kind. They respect and support my child, always encouraging them to reach their full potential. Pleasantdale doesn’t just care about academics—they care about the whole child. My child knows they have adults at school who truly listen and understand their feelings, especially the school counselors Ms. Adams and Mr. Moore! Knowing my child is in a safe environment where they’re free from harm and treated with kindness gives me peace of mind every day.

Needs a lot improvement. Starting with the principal Not at all friendly over the years and many many interactions. Completely different from most in her position. Hopefully changes come along soon

Even though the Headmaster and an occasional hit or miss teacher is wonderful and Christ-like, the majority of the teachers are religious but not Christ-like at all. The school has a heavy Church of Christ “religious” overtone. Immigration is a big platform for their missions and the majority of the teachers have become very liberal in their political views because of this. Beware if you are a “conservative Christian.” With the current temperature of our nation, their attitudes spill over into the treatment of more conservative students and it is NOT a good reflection of Jesus. I have had conversations with many students who have lost interest in growing their faith because of the “fake Christian” examples that teachers have shown. This weighs heavy on my heart and I pray each of them seeks forgiveness from these students, past and present.

Anti-bullying at the Gwinnett County school, or any of them, is a COMPLETE joke. No one is prepared to actually deal with parents, as far as administration or front office. I feel sorry for the teachers, whom are the only ones prepared to deal with parents. The lack of communication they receive is pathetic. This hyper vigilance on school protection is ridiculous. Having a police officer for a school resource officer that can't even protect themselves if necessary. When the cop thinks he is special, you know that is a problem. You can't visit your kids in the school, and they don't dare want to give any information on what your kids are learning.