Porterdale Elementary School

I love this school. The teachers seem to have a keen interest in the children's academic accomplishments. My child attends this school and is in Ms. Cody's Special Needs Class. She is a great teacher and works hard to love and see the children as her own and goes the extra mile to ensure they meet their goals and objectives. The administration seems to truly love the children and emphasizes instruction as well. I am well pleased!
--Submitted by a parent

I must say that I have been less than impressed by the emphasis on education at Porterdale. The focus seems to be more on wearing the uniform than on ensuring that the best learning takes place. Also, there seems to be a constant barrage of fundraisers.
--Submitted by a parent

As a new resident of Newton County, I did not have much to go by except how a friend characterized this school. I am so very sorry that I didn't do more research before putting my son in this school. I felt funny from day 2 that my son was at a bad school, but I tried to change that perspective. As for PT conferences, this is one of the only ways to speak and see the child's teacher. There is a required reading for 2 hours, even for Kindergarten. I am amazed that my son has only 20-30 minutes a day to run at full blast and have free time with his friends. I am not a fan of this school or the relationship of it's teachers with parents, at least this parent. And my son is a good student. He will not be attending this school next year!
--Submitted by lori, a parent

Overall I am satisfied with Porterdale Elementary. I have worked with several of the teachers, and find they are dedicated to their profession and the children. I am disappointed in the administration and the 'politics' though. There is also lack of parental involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

porterdale elementary school is the best newton county school since 1971 when it was built.i should know, i am and have been a student there for 5 years. i am pleased with my fourth grade teacher mrs. whitehead. i am pleased with the secrataries mrs regan,mrs. rhonda,and mrs. lynne. i am pleased with the principal's mrs.dodson, mrs. arbee,and mrs. coady. i love pe,computer lab,music,art,and media center. i love the food.in two years i'll be at clements and hope there good, but i can asure you one thing,it ain't better than porterdale.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter attended kindergarten at Porterdale and she loved the school and her teachers. Ms.Blankenship and Ms.Bell are wonderful with kids. The only 2 things I would complain about is parent participation and the fact that there is not P.E for kindergarten students.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two grandsons presently attending Porterdale. My grandson's are in 1st grade. Their teachers last year was great. The boys did not attend pre-school, but developed alot in kindergarden school. This year posed a challenge, one started having tantrums in class when preparing for the CRCT test. The teacher stated he would get frustrated when taking a test. I decided to visit the class and witnessed it. I also noticed when the teacher was going over the daily work, he did not understand and couldn't keep up. She did not stop to see if everyone was keeping up. He started to get frustrated and have a tantrum. I mentioned this to the counselor, she stated, it was not fair to the other kids for her to slow down. What about Danny? How can he get help? He need a slower invironment.I work with him at home, he does fine.
--Submitted by a parent

I have mixed feelings about Porterdale. Although it is not the worst school in Newton County, it is far from the best. If your child does not fit into the 'box', he or she may have a problem at this school. I am not happy with the level of work or support from the staff. My child will not be returning next year, Newton County does not have much to offer. I am new to the county. I love my new home but we are thinking about selling and moving out of the county and into a better school district. Newton County needs to step it up!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had 3 grandchildren to attend Porterdale Elementary in Covington, Ga. I have been very please with all the teachers they have had. They not only provide a learning but a loving environment too. They care about each of their students and try their best to meet the needs of each individual child. I am sadden that my grandchildren will be moving to Paulding County in the near future. I only hope and pray their education needs will be met as they have been at Porterdale. Thanks to everyone who played an important part in my grandchildren's lives. You will not be forgotten. May God bless all of you.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my daughter's 2nd year at portadale and I have not been pleased since the 1st day she arrived. I had to transfer my daughter from a previous newton county school which was an excellant school, due to the selling of our home. Her teacher seemed uninterested in adding her to her class so she ignored her for the rest of the school year. Not only was she not interested she was always absent it seems that it a regular thing for a class to have a sub once or twice a week even this year she has had a sub a least once a week. I feel leadership is and important role and it should not be taken lighty these are our childrens future and I expect a parent teacher relationship to be just as important as well as the working relationship with the student
--Submitted by a parent