South Graham Elementary

320 Ivey Road

School District

Alamance-Burlington
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 07, 2017

My experience with this school is equivalent to the grade level of this school. How is it that the leadership has allowed it to get this bad?? I have seen first hand the neglect and lack of concern of a lot of parents. But that is irrelevant to the school's responsibilities. I have facts/documentation showing the school's neglect academically and for the safety of our children. The disrespect and lack of accountability of this school is frightening. The leadership has had long enough to put this school on the right track. And if the school board will not do anything about it, then it's time to bring it to the attention of our Governor!! I am Joseph Lee, one of many concerned parents that is not asking....DEMANDING ACTION!!
Submitted by other on November 01, 2016

My other 2 kids went to this school. I can see why it has a two!!! My youngest now goes there and wish he didn't. He has some issues and the best they can do is tell us to send him to ray street academy (used to be sellers Gunn) which is even more run down than this school. Most of the teachers are good but most of the good ones can't do what they need for the kids because of the principal!! His teacher last year was good but kept telling us she couldn't help us because the principal wouldn't let her. Our son has been on half days now for over a year and nothing changes. Walked out of the meeting today after they sat there talking about how bad everything was about my child with him sitting there listening. That is just wrong for Adults to talk about a child with them listening like he isn't there especially when it's all bad that their saying. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. If I could afford it I would send him to a different school. Used to be good but then staff and principal changed and all went downhill from there!!!!
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2013

I don't know what this last reviewer is talking about! My 3 kids have gone to this school for the last 5 years + Kindergarden and we love it! We love the teachers & the principal. She has shown us nothing but love and understanding. She always hugs me when I see her and knows every child by their first name. Is it over crowded? Yes. Does it need an update? Yes does it smell a little funky? Yep but the school is old, a bunch of kids are there yea it's going to smell bad. Funding for schools & teachers is at a terrible low right now. I don't think it's the school or principal's fault that there's not proper funding to build a new school or make major updates. Sometimes you have to work with what you have. I think the teachers are great there are about a handful I could do without but I think that's anywhere.
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2013

This is the worst school ever. The principal and the office staff are cold to the parents and children. I am a teacher and the staff act as though they have something to hide. They don't want the parents to drop off or come to pick up. The school looks run down and has a terrible smell. It needs to be updated starting with the principal. She is horrible. She doesn't speak and is very ugly when you do have to talk to her. Sitting in the car line for 45 min. each day to wait for my children is ridiculous. The children are there if it is cold or hot and they get in trouble if they talk or play. This school need a change and it has to start with the management.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2013

This school USED to have fantastic character education, USED to have satisfied teachers and there used to be a family atmosphere among the staff and that in turn was reflected in an ideal learning atmosphere. Then something changed with administration. Parent involvement drastically dropped and the heart of the school went cold. Important PTO meeting called, only 3 parents show up.
Submitted by other on March 24, 2011

Research based instruction at its best! This school is simply amazing. With outstanding teachers, high commitment to individualized instruction, and excellent support staff, it just doesn't get better than this. The school has strong specialists in Reading, Art, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and Exceptional Children. Parental involvement is high.
Submitted by teacher on November 29, 2010

This is a truly remarkable school. The level of parental involvement is high; the teachers are committed; and the school operates with a clear commitment to the success of every student.