Sharon Elementary School

3595 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 parent on August 03, 2023

My son just graduated from Sharon elementary and I have nothing but great things to say about the school. Academics are top notch. Just look at the test scores. We loved his teachers. They are warm, organized, thoughtful, fun. My son's least favorite class is ELA, but he said to me all year "At least my teacher makes it really fun!". That says a lot right there coming straight from the mouth of a student.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2022

Excellent school, staff, teachers and over experience for parents and kids.
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2021

Excellent school with top teachers and educators.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2021

My son is in the fisrt grade. He loves this school and teachers and everything. He insists to go to school with mask on all day long during the pandemic because "the school is so fun" he said. The school has a very strong push on reading. He tooks 3 to 4 books home each day when he was in kindergarden. Now he is in a higher reader level, he takes 6 to 7 books home each day. The teacher requires he reads all those books to parent and the parent has to sign. I can see he learned tons of knowledge through intensive reading. It tooks 30min to 90mins for him to finish his reading each day depends on the book he chooses. The reading homework is "American reading program"
Submitted by parent on December 05, 2018

Avoid this school at all costs. This principal is a disgrace to the teaching profession.
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2018

Zero star if I have one. Teachers and staff members are very mystery. They hate parents who are not white.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2018

Very good. I was impressed with how well they identified learning challenges for my child and then put a plan in place to help him succeed.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2018

If your kid has an IEP, they are screwed. All Sharon ES cares about is how it looks on paper...and let’s face it, special needs students don’t bring in the high test scores that wins shallow accolades (Blue Ribbon Schools). Aloof administration, hamstrung teachers, and entitled kids doesn’t help with school image either.
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2016

We just moved to the Atlanta area and the school has been very mindful in making sure our son is comfortable in his new environment. The teachers are very involved and we are very pleased with the way things are progressing for our son.
Submitted by other on March 05, 2016

This is a typical Lambert feeder school. Spolied kids, helicopter moms, mean kids that bully, and parents encouraging this behavior because their kids are "the great ones." I would avoid Lambert district and go elsewhere.
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2013

Sharon Elementary is a wonderful, top-ranked school located in South Forsyth County, GA. Even though the school is large, the school administration, staff and teachers make you feel that your child is the most important child at the school. The teachers at Sharon Elementary challenge their students and encourage the students to excel and exceed expectations. Both of my children have thrived at this school. Sharon Elementary has an excellent outdoor learning center called the Digs which allows students to observe and participate in the study of nature and the environment. The school is heavily involved in BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) which uses technology in the classroom teaching/learning experience. The school has recently updated the schools Media Center to include C.A.S.T.L.E. (Collaborative and Social Technology Learning Enviornment). This was completed at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. I cannot wait for my children to experience C.A.S.T.L.E. in the next school year. Sharon is a wonderful environment for children to grow.
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2011

We currently have 3 kids at Sharon Elementary and absolutely love it. They truly care for my kids and know them by name. My oldest has mild special needs and has completely excelled at Sharon. I can't say enough positive things about the school.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2011

We are very very very pleased with Sharon Elementary School. This is my child's last year at SES; we moved into the area 3 years ago (because of the school) and are sad to see this elementary chapter of my son's life ending. The teaching staff is stellar. The administration creates an exciting, active, fun learning and safe environment for the children. Some teachers are just ok; they may just teach to the test; and my son got it that year. But most teachers are beyond words. they are wonderful teachers and positive encouraging resources to their students. They take their students on a journey of learning and adventure and academic success. (Thank you, Mrs. Reid.) These teachers create a classroom of community learners and the children excell and love school. We are very blessed to have Sharon Elementary as our public school. This school is positively recognized by the state because it is the BEST. The teachers offer a warm supportive encouraging environment with appropriate high expectations for children. Sharon Elementary School is a great learning environment.
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2011

My child was at a nearby school (literally right down the road) and after 1 year there, we decided it was time to find a better school, so we set our sites on Sharon's district, then made the move. We couldn't be happier!!!! The administration is wonderful. There is weekly communication from the administration as well as the teacher. Everyone is easily approachable and very involved. What a difference from the last Forsyth school we were at. The PTA at this school is very informative and non-pushy and the PTA doesn't demand membership and they keep the membership due fair and reasonable. The after school events are accommodating to working parents. The after school program, Knight's Academy, is a great program and offers additional sessions the kids can sign up for. My child would rather be at Knight's Academy then take the bus home because of all the fun they have. Overall, we are very pleased with the school, teachers and administration.
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2011

I have had 3 children attend Sharon, 2 of which are still there. Sharon is an incredible school with wonderful teachers, administration and parental involvement! Every teacher we have had has been sincerely interested and invested in my childrens' education--and his social well being beyond that. I have a mildly special needs child, and he has made leaps and bounds at Sharon. The best proof, however, is the fact that my daughter went to Sharon and is now in 9th grade at lambert, the local high school. She is in ALL advanced and AP classes and has straight As, even though her curriculum and work load is vigorous. Sharon prepared her SO WELL for middle and high school-and isnt that what elementary schools are for--to adequately prepare our kids for what lies ahead? I feel so fortunate to live in this school district.
Submitted by other on April 18, 2010

It is full of great hard working teachers and students!
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2010

We've had a decent, if not stellar experience with my son at this school. The school facilities are great and some of the teachers are excellent. However, we have also had teachers that literally taught to the test and were not inspiring. Parents are pretty involved but sometimes you just cannot be on top of every move. My main complaint, however has to do with the redistricting. The county redistricts every two years, it seems, so please be aware that your children can get shuffled around over the course of their elementary school ages. In my son's case, this was extremely disruptive and with another round of redistricting (see the county's website set to begin, it's always on the back of my mind.