Grassland Elementary School

Posted October 27, 2009

I was surprised to know that my first grader (transfered from another state) was watching TV in the classroom while eating snack. I limit time in front of the TV at home and encouraging free play outside, while he is sitting there in the darkened room eating mindlessly while watching TV. Why not give them more recess? Why can't they have more free play time then? When somebody tells me they need more time at school to do better, I think they should use the time they are at school in a better way. The previous school he attended in another state could be seen as 'lower quality' because of its location, but I felt it was more wellrounded than this. We based our house hunting on the school reputation, and I am not as pleased as I hoped to be.
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Posted October 20, 2009

Like many of the others who have posted, I am disappointed in GES. I know what it used to be and it was grand! Now, unfortunately that isn't the case. I have 2 children at GMS, 2 at GES, and one in preschool. I've made up my mind that we are going to do private school for the younger 3 next year. GES is definitely not what it used to be.
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Posted August 26, 2009

This school is definitely not what it used to be. Five years ago, I would have given it a 5 stars. I am a long time parent of GES and have been involved in GSCA and the Grassland community. Not sure what's going on with administration and programs, but definitely not the same quality of education that was available from GES a few years ago. Parent Orientation nights have been this week and I've been very disappointed by the structure of the educational program. I miss the old GES! Where are the standards? This is Williamson County for Pete's sake, we;ve got some of the highest standards in the nation. Why doesn't GES reflect this?
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Posted August 18, 2009

I have one child who just began 5th grade and one who just started Kindergarten at Grassland Elementary. I know it is early in the year, but I am not at all impressed with the kindergarten program at all. We are trying to give it a chance, but may have to end up switching to a private school. The overall program seems weak. When my oldest was in Kindergarten, we had a wonderful experience! We were hoping for the same teacher this time around, however, that particular teacher quit teaching 2 years ago to stay home with her new baby. The other teachers are nice, but don't seem to have the 'whole package' (professionalism, enthusiasm, love, etc.) So far, the fifth grade program seems OK. Only time will tell because I've heard from other parents that it is actually the weakest of all the grades at GES.
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