Gibsonton Elementary School

My daughter was in 1st grade there receiving an award at the end of the year for reading level and comprehension. I am shocked at this as I was made aware of that three quarters of the class was special needs with my daughter being in the upper percentile of the class. There was no consistancy of the education to the class as a whole as children were constantly being pulled because of special needs development. On several occasions, my wife and I had to talk to the principal of the school to discuss the physical abuse that daughter showed on her arm back and face from another child. The response we received from the principal was that the child was coming from a difficult home where this was how the family dynamic was. This is how the child believes affection is displayed. In my home, my the guidelines of DCF, Hillsborough county school system, that demonstrates abuse and possible bullying which are both significant offences for students. End of the story, the parents are not involved and the staff is not sympathetic to meet all of the students needs toward education and safety. At the end of 1st grade, my daughter was no longer a student being enrolled in private school.
--Submitted by a parent

Gibsonton Elementary school is an excellent school. The teachers are so good with the children and they make learning fun. The principal is a great leader and a role model for the students. The guidence counslor is very supportive and does a great job at cheering the students up.

To the parents that get upset everytime your id is checked: this is a safety precaution!!! You should be more than willing to show your id everytime you walk into your childs school! As a VERY KNOWN PARENT there I wall in the door with id already in my hand!! Thanks Gibsonton ES for doing your job and keeping my child safe! I would be upset if you didn't ask!
--Submitted by a parent

Our school is awesome because we have a lot of people who put their hearts and souls into making it safe, happy, fun and educational place for kids that aren't always surrounded by life's good things.
--Submitted by a parent

We are always working hard for our student's success in all areas and grade levels.
--Submitted by a teacher

Gibsonton Elementary does a great job reaching all students. It is very child focused and innovative in its instruction. Gibsonton Believes, Students Achieve.
--Submitted by a teacher

Gibsonton Elementary is a top notch school. The students are happy to be here because the teachers are caring and plan exciting learning opportunities for them.
--Submitted by a parent

We have a wonderful staff. Everyone is very helpful and caring. Its my second year at Gibsonton.
--Submitted by a parent

When I was a sub this was the only school that welcomed me with open arms from admin to the teachers. I didn't feel as though I was just a sub!! Now I'm working here at GES, and I love it!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

The staff that I work with is great and we all work together to promote the best for all of the students. We share ideas and think of the students as ours, not as individual teachers.
--Submitted by a teacher