Johns Creek Elementary School

6205 Old Atlanta Road

School District

Forsyth County
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on June 22, 2024

DO NOT WORK HERE!!! the most toxic work environment I have ever been in. There’s no relationship between admin and teachers. Admin is almost out to get the teachers. This school has the highest teacher turnover rate in THE ENTIRE COUNTY. Do not be fooled by the high test scores. Students are incredibly smart but behaviors are out of hand with no real consequences. There is a constant war between principal and staff. Teachers are miserable coming in everyday. If you want to continue to enjoy teaching-Do not work here.
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2024

There is an unusual high level of tensions. While the test scores are good and we are please with that our daughter is unhappy.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2018

We have had an amazing experience at JCES. Both of my kids have had teachers that genuinely care about them and I WELCOME the diversity in the school. There are many people in Forsyth County that are struggling to come to terms with the fact that it is no longer predominantly white, but I am not one of them. I am happy that my white children will experience having friends and peers from different backgrounds and this will make them much better suited to do well as adults.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2018

Very satisfied with the way my kids are progressing in this school. Teachers are extremely nice and my kids have loved each one of them.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2016

This school works very hard to stay on top of new educational trends. There is a lot of opportunities for children to explore their interests. It is a large school, but the administration seems very in tune with the students. My biggest complaint is the class size. I was not anticipating 25 students per class.
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2014

There are no perfect schools. However, the attempt to deliver "private school" education as a public school is exemplary. Wish they had greater capacity for individual accommodations, but they do a good job with the resources that they have. The school serves a mix of incomes and is very diverse. There are a wide variety of afterschool programs and special events. Our concern has been class size. It is a public school.Parent involvement is critical. There is a lot to read through (emails, online portals) to make sure that your child is keeping up an not missing out. But if you spend the same amount of time with your kid at JCE that you would if he/she were in private school, you might get similar results.For those struggling to decide between the high costs of private tuition and JCE, put most of your money in the bank for college tuition, come to this school, and give generously with both your time and donations. You'll sleep easier.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2014

I would give this school a rate 0 if there is a such rating. This school is aweful. Unqualified teachers, housewifies turned to teachers. The manner of teachers are not professional. All for ratings. They treat minority students like trash, and used lazy, bad words on kids. and pushed several kids to cry in the classroom. 5th graders have to do homeworks until 10:30pm to go to bed, way later than High Schoolers. I wont recommend anybody come to this school. Teachers beating down kids self confidences instead of nurturing them.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2014

I have read about the Principal... She is absolutely supportive and always involved in all the activities... so are the teachers and the entire staff of the school... Ever ready to help all the visitors and parents. I love the school...
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

Great school with caring teachers and leadership that strives towards excellence. Our child with a learning disability has been given phenomenal support in a very nurturing environment. Our second child is growing and confidence as he excels with the support of his second grade teacher.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2012

I agree with the posts about the Principal. Why does she not even stop, in the hallways, and talk to the children? I only see her wanting them to be "soldiers" and "talking DOWN to them". Why is this principal STILL AT JCE? We have complained about her since 2009- when are the changes coming? The community and children NEED it....
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2012

This school does have the potential to be great if they would try to address students with mild learning differences. I agree totally with the previous review. It would be nice if they taught handwriting as part of the curriculum (not as part of an afterschool program that has to be paid for).
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2011

This is a good school, but could be great if they would accomodate children with even very slight learning disabilities. Some of the teachers are wonderful, but there is not a coordinated effort in helping children that need a little extra help. These children become insanely frustrated and the parents are forced to find privite school alternatives to meet their child's needs. Such a shame. Oh, and they don't teach grammer or have books to study from.