Southeastern Elementary School

I was glad to hear that Southeastern will be starting construction of their new high school. As of the current meeting, the new school will be open in August 2011. The athletic programs are growing and there is talk of also having a football team. The new K-12 school is one that is much needed in Blount County.
--Submitted by a parent

I think its a great school system. The staff is unerstanding also good people.
--Submitted by a parent

I find it highly unlikely that this school will ever evolve into a K-12, even with the Jr. Varsity athletics programs. This is noise that has been echoed for years. The upper administration couldn't care less about this school.This school is held together by the teachers and the parents who kill themselves to make this a better school, unfortunately they're voices and concerns are ignored . Those, who can, pay out-of-district after 6th grade to avoid the default. And they are gladly accepted because they know that Southeastern produces quality students. Unfortunately they will always fall short due to upper administrations other interests.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to school here in the early 90's until I reached 4th grade. Back then, there was an issue with too many students and not enough teachers. Now my 7 year old daughter goes to Southeastern as well. I love the school. I have had a few little problems with some faculty but always had the problem fixed within just a matter of hours. Mr.Peoples has never let me down and neither has 99% of the faculty. Knowing now that the school has Jr.Varsity atheletics, is very comforting to know that in a few years it will a K-12 school.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the one on one attention the staff is able to give the children. This school is doing an awesome job!! Way to go Southeastern!!
--Submitted by a parent

Southeastern has its good and bad points.My 12 year old loved southeastern but when we moved I feel she was behind.My 5 year old hated it and was behind when we moved.There are some great teachers there but also bad ones just like any school I guess .My 12 year old to get to play softball I had to pick her up everyday take her to Locust Fork for pratice so kids canplay sports if parnets have the tme to take them to pratice.We moved because of this and now my 5 year old loves school.My 12 year old hates the move she misses all her friends at Southeastern.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a very small school. This of course has its advantages as well as disadvantages. Everyone knows one another which is great. No overcrowded classrooms. There are very few extra-curricular activities. Basketball is the only available sport and the smallness of the school sometimes all grades do not have enough children to form teams. Last year there was no music teacher. There are many hispanic children who attend some who speak very little english-I feel this adversely affects the learning environment. They do have an ESL teacher which I feel is unfair to other children with learning disabilities who do not have extra help.
--Submitted by a parent

I finally moved my child out of this school because of Michael Peoples' passive/aggressive way of dealing with every issue. He will not call back parents & will not address teacher miss-conduct. There is no Football, Baseball, Art Class or Music at this school! If you want your children to be well rounded, don't send them here!
--Submitted by a parent

My son has gone to this school all of his life. He will be graduating to High School and hates to leave. From his kindergarten teacher all the way to the 8th grade the teachers, Thanks! The Principal and office staff are Wonderful! Thanks to the parents involvement over the years, my son started out his baseball career. Southeastern Elementary needs the baseball program back. Parent involvement is needed. Thanks to all that were involved teaching my son both in the classroom and in sports. I recommend Southeastern 100 percent!
--Submitted by a parent

shout out to Mrs. Lindley.She makes learning fun!
--Submitted by S. C., a student