Gracewood Elementary School

I could write a book about all the issues we have had at Goshen Elementary during my child’s pre-k school year. I’ve had several meetings with his teacher and the administration regarding incidents of bullying. They do not seem to take any real action but claim to take bullying seriously. My child was actually punched in the face during recess. At 4 -years-old! He has actually expressed feelings of anxiety and fear since this incident and it’s difficult to get him to school. I had high hopes for Goshen because I had heard it was a great school, but this has not been our experience. Beware.

I am a parent of Tobacco Road. I have two children there and I love the school. They have the best teachers and my children are very happy. The principal and the teachers have high expectations not only for academics, but for behavior as well. My daughter is in kindergarten and she is READING! I am so glad my children go to school there.

In our family’s experience, A. Dorothy Haines (Augusta, GA) did not provide the structure or consistent support our child with special needs required. We observed staffing instability early in the school year, including periods where our child’s classroom did not appear to have a consistent, appropriately qualified lead teacher. When a qualified teacher did begin, that teacher was later no longer in the role, and the way the situation was handled did not give our family confidence in the school’s professionalism or stability.When we met with school staff to discuss accommodations and supports, we felt our concerns were dismissed rather than addressed with a clear plan. We also experienced a situation where allegations were made against our family that were later not substantiated, which added unnecessary stress during an already difficult time.Ultimately, we withdrew our child and will not return. PSA to parents of children with special needs: based on what we experienced, I would not enroll my child here again. I recommend choosing a school with proven special education structure, staffing stability, and consistent accommodations.