Godley Station School

(((Over Crowding and too many violent children))) Teachers quitting, kids moving into different classes to much, variety of harassment, children having hard time learning due to other children as disruption, teachers being hit by kids, kids cussing teachers out and children setting on floor of bus on their way to school. Being a new school I understand they are trying to get roots but the kids are crazy out of control. My child is afraid of riding the bus, being in class, and abused almost every week by kids and nothing is done... Kids who are raised properly and have good heart are ending up hitting kids back as a self defense .... Trying to get threw the rest of the year and get my child into another school. As my opinion there should be a zero tolerance for hitting, kicking, and harassment.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent who values education above all, I am extremely pleased with GSS. The teachers are top notch, the administration has the kids best interest in mind in all decisions and the student makeup is varied enough so my child is learning about other socioeconomic groups and races. Which is important to be because I am raising a compassionate, tolerant child but also a very intelligent child who gains a lot from the gifted program here.
--Submitted by a parent

As an educator myself, I am pleased with this school. The teachers are skilled, empathetic, and professional. The administrative team is visible during the school day (walking through classrooms) and at after school events. My only complaint the first year the school opened (SY2010-11) were the number of families using addresses in the school's zoning area that they did not actually reside at so their child could attend the school out of district. This led to overcrowding. While the school tried to act on these issues, it was difficult for them to do so in a timely manner. The district should consider rezoning again since the enrollment is several hundred over what they anticipated. This second year has been better, but rezoning could improve enrollment as this is supposed to be a "neighborhood school.
--Submitted by a parent

I personally don't like the school. I've been in the office to check my kids out and the receptionists are very rude. The principal has been in the office a few times when I was in there and she has never said a word to me. I've been to all of the PTA meetings and I still have no idea who the assistant principal is and if they even have one. My boys are not too excited about attending this school and rather go back to Pooler Elementary. I would like to be more involved in what is going on at the school but I dread going to the office. On the other hand, my boys have had great teachers this year and last. I would not recommend this school to others! *0 stars*
--Submitted by a parent