Renaissance Elementary School

My daughter is a kindergartener in her first year at this school. I am very impressed with the amount of communication to parents, the amount of homework she brings home, the depth of the curriculum, and the dedication of the principal. This school is great because the staff proactively seeks to identify areas where they are lacking, and actively works to improve.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a son who attends R.E.S. he has been going there since the Kdg. and has been very successful. He is in advanced classes,and the Beta Club.He is now in the Fifth Grade and is a very well rounded student.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended grade 5 in this school from out of state. His teacher in particular was very helpful. He entered grade 5 here halfway through the school year and she immediately picked out her concerns regarding the upcoming grade 5 CRCT and communicated with us via email on a regular basis. She also sent home practice books and links to internet websites where he could practice for the upcoming pass or fail exams. One aspect of the school that I did not like, the children do not get any recess time which makes them go through the whole day without a break outside for fresh air and physical activity. They stayed inside for lunch also. I did note that parents were always encouraged to come and help out with the school. I did not have a chance to meet the principal. Overall, my son's experience was good.
--Submitted by a parent

Although the school is beautiful and new, the administration is terrible. The principal does not create an environment where the parents and teachers are encouraged to communicate with each other. I quote her directly by saying to her staff, "we will not let the parents run this school". She said this in a staff meeting! How does this encourage good interaction? The teachers seemed to have taken this to heart. Most of them are unapproachable, and do not communicate effectively at all. I even met with the principle and vice principle and they both disregarded each concern that I brought to their attention. We stayed at this school for three years and ended up moving to get out of the school district. My children are doing much better in their new school, and the parent/teacher involvement is much appreciated!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is excellence my childs grades have improved drastically from his last school. Lots of extracurricular activites and academic programs.
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This is my son's second year at Renaissance and I love it. I volunteer in the classroom twice weekly and help with other things around the school so I am able to truly see the worth of the education my son is receiving from multiple facets. These schools were built for 'us' and they are new, well-equipped and the pride of our community!
--Submitted by a parent

Renaissance has good academic skills they teach your child everything he/she needs to know!!
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My child is in SNK(Special Needs Kinder) and I am glad I did not put him in Palmetto Elementary. I am in love with this school. It is one of the best In Fulton. I have kids in Creekside, Bear Creek, And Palmetto. I like this school The best. The teachers and Administrators are incredible.
--Submitted by a parent

My thoughts are simple... compared to the other schools throughout Georgia - there is NO comparison. This school by FAR exceeds my standards as student of academia and a passionate parent of education. I love the structure, the challenges provided to my children, the resources, the involvement and my ability to be actively involved in the student-parent relationship! In the State of Georgia... Renaissance has raised the bar of Excellence and serves as a model for neighboring schools and counties to followd! Its been a night and day experience! My children love it and the most important factor *** the TEACHERS really care!! Shouts out to Ms. Hassenritter, Ms. Maddox, Ms. Sanders & Ms. Williams... and Mr. Cook (the take charge Assistant Principal) Dr. D has a dynamo staff....
--Submitted by a parent

Renaissance Elementary has truly evolved since 2006. Dr. Deshazier is doing a great job with the school and works every year to implement new things that will assist our students in becoming the best that they can be. Thank you Dr. Deshazier for your committment to our children, your staff and the community!
--Submitted by a parent