New Hope Elementary School

1655 New Hope Road

School District

Henry County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 06, 2024

That's a great school overall. I love the modern look of it, the library is amazing! I love additional after-school classes! The teachers are polite and very nice. The events and parties are unforgettable! Thank you to the amazing, tirelessly working PTO we have there. Now about what I don't like. I got a call from a teacher that my kid said a bad word, but the thing is - we don't speak English at home. So the problem lives in the walls of the school. I'm not able to control what my kid says at school because I am not there. He doesn't use any bad words at home.Also, my kids mentioned bullying pretty often. I don't like the religious propaganda. I think it is up to the teachers to believe what they want to, but the kids should choose by themself. That's good to educate them about different kinds of religion, but it's not ok when after school they come home and blindly believe in what the teacher told them to believe.Math could've been stronger. Last year there were no winners in a local Math competition, however, there were winners from some schools that have a rating of 6/10.Still, the school is very good. The teachers make their best to educate children and to motivate them to be curious and to learn more. So far I really want my kids to graduate New Hope Elementary.
Submitted by parent on March 28, 2024

My daughter has been at New Hope since kindergarten. She has had some of the best teachers I could’ve ever asked for! They helped her when she needed help. Praised her when she did well. They gave her the tools for success.There is normally something you can find in anywhere that you don’t like. With this school the good definitely overrides anything that may have been difficult to get through. Throughout the six years she attended New Hope Elementary.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2019

We have experienced nothing but good at New Hope! We are thankful to be Knights!!
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2019

Great school! Friendly staff. Principal making positive changes. My child has always received the help he needed.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2018

Label children base on test scores/race it's 2018 no one will deal with unfair treatment.
Submitted by parent on July 01, 2018

We've been going to this school for 8 years now. All 3 kids have started Kindergarten and have had wonderful teachers who notice their potentials and they have advanced into the excelled programs. The office staff and the after school staff are wonderful. My company has volunteered with the school many years until I hit some hurdles with the changing counseling staff and how they handle issues. Since then, we've pulled back on our donation and services. Parents are very involved and the PTO organizes great events. Dr Tilly was the principle when the school first opened and just recently retired in early 2018. He was big into technology and ensured that every student had the opportunity to be part of today's technology world. I'm hoping the new principle and assistant principle will carry on the legacy since I still have 2 in this school. My kids enjoy their school days and the teachers not only teach them the academics, but also prepare them for the real world. If you have a voice, don't be afraid to use it is.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2017

We went to New Hope one year and Ola one year so far in the public school system. We liked New hope better than Ola so far. New hope, has awesome test scores and great teachers. New Hope is very strict school though. The dress code is unbelievably strict. I had to buy special shorts online to get the correct long length in girls shorts because they do not sell them that long in the stores.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2014

This school nurtures each child to be their best! They have the best test scores out of every elementary school in the county! Education is a team effort and as long as you do your part as a parent, the teachers will pull your child to the top!
Submitted by other on June 24, 2012

My son's K teacher is the best! Mr. B is the best in the business!
Submitted by parent on July 11, 2011

I have been very dissappointed with this school. I agree with some of the other parents on here that there is an overall "coldness" here. I actually ended up pulling one of my children out and homeschooling her after she attended NHE. I also had never seen my children so stressed and worried about passing tests. My third grader could not sleep well the night of a test. I really feel like children are losing the ability to truly enjoy their childhood.
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2011

I have had children attend 3 different elementary schools in Henry County (because of all the rezoning the past several years) and New Hope has been the best by far. Great parental involvement, caring and supportive teachers and staff. My youngest will be starting 3rd grade in 2011 and I hope that all the rezoning is over and he will get to attend all 5 years at this school.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2011

Good years have been completely hit & miss.Thankfully, we've been blessed with great 5th grade teachers.We've had 2 great years, 1 average, & 2 horrible.(Issue = teachers)I m familiar with the "coldness".It's widespread at NHE.It's not about "coddling".It's about encouragement & positivity to increase learning.I've been told from many including those within the school system that their bad attitudes are related to the principal.From my experiences with the principal, I can see how miserable the teachers could be.The vice principal is great!I know that some teachers have been forced to transfer to NHE & were not happy about it.Once again, there are some great teachers at NHE, but there also are some that I wish I could remove completely from any school.My advice to parents is to choose another school.Elementary school should be learning from good memories.More than likely, you will have at least one awful year.If you have no choice principal=waste of time & viceprincipal=resolution I give NHE only 2 stars.The bad times have been stressful on our family & I feel that our child was continuously treated poorly."Learning for All...Whatever It Takes" (NHE motto)...I don't think so.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2010

It's amazing what parents will write on here. If the truth be told, some parents need to grow up and be parents. I am a parent of a first grader at New Hope. My child's teacher couldn't be better and I am thankful for the hard work these teachers put in. It is unfortunate that parents do not realize that it is not the teacher's job to "coddle" their child, it's the parents. cold??? are you kidding... so what...are they learning?? I've never been so embarrassed to be apart of a community that does not back their teachers. If we ever want to compete in this global society, then we will push our kids to be better than the best! It's time to stop believing everything that comes out of our children's mouths about teachers and start looking to them to fix whatever they did wrong!
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2010

I am very disappointed with the attitudes that my child's 5th grade teachers display. I get the feeling that the homeroom teacher is irritated when I ask questions concerning my child's grades and policies. My child has always had a love of learning and enthusiasm for school. However, the 2010-2011 school year has been daunting. My child refers to her teachers as strict and cold(the same sentiments that I get when I speak with them). I am aware that teachers wear many hats but an important one is showing a sense of caring. The presence of caring teachers or lack of it, can make or break a child's spirit for learning! Thank God I am an educator and know how to keep my child motivated. However, I am saddened that other students' academic progress may be hindered in that cold environment.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2010

I have never been more of a proud parent. New Hope Elementary is just an overall great school. My daughter is always coming home with so many stories that are great to hear. I have met her teachers and other staff and just think that they are very generous and on hands with my child and every child for that matter. I wouldn't want to change this school. New Hope Elementary is really great!
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2010

Awesome School! my daughter is learning so much and the teachers are great!
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