Great Bay Charter School (M)

30 Linden Street

School District

Great Bay Elearning Charter School
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

charter

School Map for Great Bay Elearning Charter School

GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 28, 2023

I have had 3 children at Great Bay Charter School and it has been a great and positive experience over the last 2 years. Small classes, hands on learning, and the teachers are amazing! My children love going to school which is huge. My only wish is that I had found this school sooner for my oldest son.
Submitted by other on June 04, 2021

Outstanding school. Teachers and staff as a whole are amazing and clearly love their profession. They put the students first, which is a refreshing change from what we experienced from the SAU16 middle school. We had concerns initially about a charter school as our child ranks on the upper end educationally and intellectually. We weren't sure if he'd be challenged enough but we have found the project based curriculum is so much more engaging then the standard core curriculum that we couldn't be happier with our decision to switch from public schools. The smaller size of the school makes for a much more community feel and great interaction with the student body and staff overall. Can't recommend this school enough!
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2021

We have two children who attend GBeCS and this school has changed the trajectory of their educational career for both of them. They have grown confidence, a passion for learning, and strong relationships with teachers and students. They love going to school now and sharing all they have learned. The change has been dramatic and incredible to watch.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2020

This school is off the charts for me and my child - it is the exact right fit. I do no understand the score of 1? If this is just standardize testing scores, then clearly the system is broken.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2015

If your student is hoping to graduate from high school and needs a "second chance" this is a great school choice, chances are they will probably flourish. If your student is advanced academically, they have the risk of disengaging. Project based learning, while good for some does not offer opportunity for test taking. Students are not able to learn necessary study skills that are important for HS and college. Deadlines are often changed at the last minute, providing no incentive for promptness and no penalty for being late. While teachers prefer to see work completed than not at all, it does not teach skills that are needed in HS/college or workforce. Students are quick to learn this and will often fall victim to procrastination. Competency based learning then allows them to not even complete all assigned work. Soon the student learns that if they wait long enough, they will not be responsible for completing much of the work. Advanced students are lost in the shuffle. If the primary goal is to have your student receive just a high school diploma through GBECS, this is a great school. If your student may attend high school somewhere else or have hopes of attending a good college, strongly advise to look elsewhere. This rating is based on how the school helps academically advanced students.
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2015

My child is in the seventh grade at GBeCS, and he loves it. The teachers are wonderful, and the entire community is so supportive and engaging. Every day he comes home happy and talkative, telling me how much fun school is, and how much he likes it. The project-based learning principles are perfect for him, and he is once again connected to school in a way that he hadn't been in the recent past. The students also seem supportive of one another. I would definitely recommend it for a student who isn't engaged by the more traditional learning methodology, and who flourishes in a more flexible, hands-on environment. A student definitely needs to have a strong sense of independence, and a self-directed approach to learning. Not great for students with behavioral problems, as the community is so small, and it would be too disruptive for such a small class size. I am *very* happy with GBeCS.