Elmdale Elementary School

I love this school! The teachers, office staff, principals, even the janitorial and lunch staff are all amazing. My daughter is extremely happy and learning so fast. Not a negative thing to say! Go George Giants!

I was excited about this school after reading reviews but was soon disappointed. The staff even at open house did not engage. Zero communication from any staff about drop off and pick-up until after the first 2 weeks resulting in absolute rudeness from staff in car line. This school has Pre-K and Elementary in the same building with 2 different principles. The 2 principals do not communicate with one another. On more than one occasion they could not locate my child. Worst experience. I am sure there are great teachers and staff who work hard at this school but unfortunately, I did not get to see any of the positives.

A huge disappointment. her classroom atmosphere and teacher have made my daughter who loves school and wants to be teacher not want to go at all due to bad teacher/student relations.....

Terrible- teachers micromanaged- not allowed to teach to their strengths. Overly difficult curriculum does not accommodate majority of student population.

I encourage Ms. Michelle Doshierto participate and learn more about diversity events throughout the year. Although there are only less than 4% Black/ African American children enrolled, showing interest and representing Black History Month as well other months like Asian American etc. would show that the school has a diverse/ inclusive environment. I immediately removed my child because this school lacked diversity/inclusive appreciation

My son was sent home the wrong way yesterday even though he told teachers he was not supposed to walk. He was found crying and wandering a few streets over from us while his dad waited for him in the car rider lane. This is absolutely unacceptable. He was found by a stranger who walked him home to me. This stranger was more responsible in caring for my son's safety than the teachers I'm expected to trust. I asked for a formal apology in writing. Instead I was called by my son's teacher who tried to blame me. When she realized that wasn't working she blamed my son and said he told her he needed to walk. He didn't but even if she did, why would she take his authority over mine which she had in writing? She then blamed the office workers claiming they gave her bad information. He made it home correctly the day before. They took no accountability and didn't even apologize to my son for the pain they caused him. He cried and told me he was afraid to go to school today. This is absolutely unacceptable.

Absolutely LOVE Smith Elementary! Wonderful principal, wonderful teachers.....I simply can't say enough. If you want your child to get a quality education from caring teachers, Smith is the school for you!