Grovecenter Elementary School

Grovecenter is a Great School. Their API scores keep raising every year thanks to the care and work of theachers and the Principal who is very involved and cares about the school. This school offers a lot of school activties/programs that other schools don't (Chess, drawing, Father/daughter dance, Mother/son dance.....) Great, great school
--Submitted by a parent

My son who has ADHD started 1st Grade. His teacher was EXCELLENT! She is very dedicated, firm, consistent and soft spoken. My son improved immensly and learned a lot inspite of his problems. The entire IEP team was caring, concerned, and highly knowledgeable. They came up with a very good plan for my son. The Principal is really involved with the kids and knows them by name! She even stood on the roof for the kids and got pies thrown in her face! Great Job Grovecenter!!! I am excited for my other son to start Kindergarten in September! I also saw the 1st grade teachers work together to go on a fieldtrip, make a pancake breakfast and an year end BBQ. I loved the spirit of unity. I hope I see this for 2nd grade and Kindergarten too. I also heard that Grovecenter might close. I certainly hope not!
--Submitted by a parent

I really hope the school doesn't close. I've had positive interactions with all the teachers and am looking forward to 2009-10. BTW, it really touched my heart when my son received a Welcome postcard from his new teacher before school started. Although it would have been nice if the lower grade teachers had done the same.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a teacher at Grovecenter for 13 years. Before that all three of my children went to this school and have gone on to graduate from college. It has been a wonderful experience being part of this school. The teachers work together and actually like each other. You don't find this at many schools. We respect each other and share our individual expertise. I've been through 4 principals and each one has their own personality and exceptional qualities. The point is that although our population and staff have changed through the years, there is something about this school that keeps the test scores rising. I think it is the committment to excellence and a staff that works together to help all of the students. The district is considering closing our school next year and dividing the students and staff between 3 schools for budget reasons. How sad.
--Submitted by a teacher

Where are the other principals? They were good. This one is unexperienced and shows it. Teachers spend more time gossiping.

Wonderful staff & PTA. There's always something going on at this school. Above all, my children feel welcome and confident & are happy to be going to school there.
--Submitted by a parent

Grovecenter's teachers are very dedicated to their students. The principal who is in her 2nd year is very enthusiastic and seems open to parents suggesions. The school's API scores were amongst the highest in the district and the school is rated at the top based on the comparison chart. School also plans many family activities as well as great assemblies for the students.
--Submitted by a parent

A good school. It seems the upper grade teachers care more for their students than the primary teachers. Nice family activities.
--Submitted by a parent