George C. Marshall Elementary School

Posted September 7, 2009

The Principle: lacks the leadship and motivation necessary to run a school under so many challenges. I truyly believe the principle cares but his action fail miserably in comparison to his words. He has made promisses and has failed to follow through. He is forgetful and at times dismissive. When busing funds were limited and no busing was to occur within 2 miles of the school, the principle took little to no action in making the drop off procedures safe for students. In the first week I brought ideas and solutions to the problem and his response was a 'wait and see' approach. After making calls through the school district and military I saw no less than 4 of my proposals utilized but it took children nearly being run over and a host of other traffic issues before anything was done. there is so much more but not enough space...
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Posted August 18, 2009

If you send your kids to Marshall, be ready to be extremely active in the education process of your children -- if you want them to have a quality education. The principal is forgetful, indecisive, and misleading. He needs constant oversight from parents or he won't do the things he promises to do. Teachers are generally pretty good, but some fall in to the Union mentality-- 'it's not in my contract' -- so parents have to fill those contract gaps to make things happen. Be active and involved and the kids will benefit-- despite the obstacles the administration, budget and policies present.
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Posted August 10, 2009

I have two kids that attended Marshall Elementary for two years. This school really lacks resources as well as a full rounded education for its students. I agree there is no real discipline. My one daughter's fourth grade class was a swirling torrent of chaos. The teacher rarely had a firm grip on them which then in turn falters their education. Not to mention the size of the classes as each grade ascends is horrendous. You cannot teach effectively with that many kids in your class, especially the fifth graders. A counselor there once told me he doesn't hold teachers responsible for children learning well. This astonished me because if there are no good or bad teachers and they aren't responsible for teaching well then why are they there?! Sad to say but I rather home school than put my kids in the hands of Marshall Elementary.
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Posted January 8, 2009

My kids attended Marshall while we were stationed in Monterey, and between the two we experienced every grade level. What everyone says about Marshall is true, it has heart. The teachers are wonderful, each offering special qualities I'm grateful my kids experienced. Parent involvement is second to none, the PTA is dynamic and welcoming. Marshall's after school opportunities are improving too, when we left they were offering Science and Guitar classes. Support staff is terrific and the principal is always working to improve the facilities and offer new opportunities. The way they met the special needs of military kids was especially comforting. This is not a school district in which you demand and receive. It is struggling to fund even the basics. But if you're willing to roll up your sleeves and be part of the team, Marshall can be a family, just like it was to my kids and me.
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