Arlon R Seay Elementary School

Both of our kids currently attend Rahe as will our 3rd next year. We love the rural small town feel of this school and all the teachers we’ve had have been tremendous. We’ve been told teachers actively try to get placed at Rahe and it shows with the quality of teachers they’ve been lucky to have had. Not only is it close and a quick easy bus ride away but our kids have shown tremendous improvement year over year on their testing. Couldn’t be happier with what it has done for their development!

My son would always come home running saying that he loves this school, its just he said there is some rude people and LOTS of drama, i can kind of undersatand because all school are like that, but he also says some peole make fun of him due to his looks, and that is unexeptable, he also says the teachers sont really understand the assignments because they are so hard, please fix this.

Wish we had heard the feedback from other families prior to enrolling. Our experience was disappointing. In our view, bullying was a problem that was never properly addressed, which is ultimately why we left.Facilities are lacking, and there is no cafeteria despite frequent fundraising. Academically, the environment could use improvement in providing better support. When I brought lunch to a student, I witnessed some students outside the classroom who were struggling with the work while the others moved on inside. I wouldn’t have expected that. The homework load is excessive — we spent hours helping with it at night.Based on our overall experience — the stress we dealt with, the bullying, and the lack of accountability — we strongly urge parents to do their research about this school. The administration requires families to pay full tuition even if, in your experience, the school is not providing a safe or supportive environment and you’re forced to withdraw. Make sure you fully look into how they handle grievances by talking with other parents who have left.In our opinion, there are much better private school options that are more concerned with students’ growth, safety, and well-being rather than their profits.

Love the curriculum, intentionality, and Christ-like values of this amazing and special school. Our child has been cared for, loved on, and taught so well the entirety of the year. Would recommend GDA to anyone and everyone!!