Nottingham Estates

The staff of EC has helped my sons transition to a new school. They also hae a team of teachers helping my oldest cope with social issues. They are strict and run a tight ship, but students are challenged and learn in interactive and interesting ways. It's fair to say my sons have grown intellectually.

My daughter attended PPS from K-3rd grade. I have been very pleased with PPS. As far as the other parents comment with 3rd graders learning what we learned in 5th grade, that's every school now. Kids are so much more advanced than we were at that age. Pepperell has been a 'No Excuses' award winner for the past few years. (test scores vs. per capita income) usually lower income area's (Lindale) have lower test scores. Not Pepperell Primary. They are always above state average. My daughter attended 4th grade in Gordon county, and was ahead of her new class. We bought a home this month, and 50% of the decision was school district. We wanted nothing other than Pepperell.

I was sold on this school a few years ago when looking for a good program for my son, but after our interview, we knew that it wasn’t really a child friendly program. The lady that interviewed us was extremely rude and seemed to want compliance out of my 1.5 year old more than to engage with him. We met in the library, and my kid just wanted to look at the books, because he was barely even a toddler. Afterwards, the lady took him out to the playground and pulled him off of the curb by his hand and he fell and scraped his knee. She just stared at him crying on the ground. No comfort or anything. We left shocked and immediately researching other schools. He goes to Berry now and is THRIVING. Looking back, there were several red flags. I walked in for a tour and the front door is just left unlocked. Keep in mind that this school is not located in a good part of town. There are also windows everywhere immediately when you walk in the front door, and they are just pulling children’s pants down to change them in front of anyone to see. I’m a therapist who has worked with kids for many years, and I did not feel safe leaving my child in their care at that facility. I recommend Berry CDC and Berry Elementary to anyone who is looking for a school for their children.