Port Wentworth Elementary School

My children have been attending Port Wentworth for the last 4 years. This school is battling over-crowding, a high percentage of english as second language students, and low parental involvement. With all this to get through, the school still has excellent teachers who really care, a strong caring principal, and great academic programs. We did have one bad year with a teacher who seemed to be burnt out. Mrs. Newton, the principal, got very involved and made sure my child got the education he deserved. The teacher is no longer working at the school. Other than that,we have had some great teachers, and I am perfectly happy at the school. I will be sad to leave when my children move on to middle school. Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Sample, Mrs. Walker, and Miss Edwards are ALL outstanding teachers who truly care about their students and their well-being. This school could be better, if more parents would get involved, the teachers and school cannot do it on their own. I am at the school usually once a week, doing what I can to help. That is my job as a parent. If Parents, schools, and teachers work together- ALL schools can be as wonderful as Port Wentworth Elementary.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. Wonderful teachers. Not perfect, as NO SCHOOL is, but doing all that they can, and more!
--Submitted by a parent

Port Wentworth Elementary is an excellent school! I do not know why there is so much negativity here on this website. We are from out of town, and were very learly about bringing our child to Port Wentworth because of this website. The principal has an open door policy...a true open door policy. You may not always agree with decisions which are made but they are ALWAYS IN THE BEST INTERST OF THE CHILDREN. The staff members go out of their way to help. In the afternoons, there are two persons that stand in front of the school to make sure the students are able to cross the street safely. Many parents argue with them, and I WAS ONE. Until I saw the lady almost get hit by a car driven by a disobedient parent to keep a child from getting hit by a car. We love her teacher, Mrs. Walker.
--Submitted by a parent

Port Wentworth Elementary School has good administration and dedicated teachers.

Discipline is meted outed in a positive way
--Submitted by a parent

The building is pretty old and the buses are constantly late, but the teachers and principal seem to care about the children they teach. This is one of the better elementary schools in Chatham county, from my experience
--Submitted by a parent

My husband and I moved here from Alabama last year. Upon arriving here my husband left within a month to go to Egypt. It was very hard to adjust for all of us, but I was thankful for his teacher who worked really hard with him and helped him to bve more confident in himself and the school counselor Mrs. Beane (spelling?) who was incredibly loving when my son was having a rough time missing his dad. This year both my kids are attending the school; 3rd and Pre-K and they have awesome teachers in Mrs. Lowe and Mrs. Carmichael. I communicate with both teachers via email and notes and have always gotten prompt responses. I also appreciated Mrs. Carmichael calling me personally before she went on maternity leave to ask if I had any concerns about my child. Thank You All for Your Support and Help!
--Submitted by a parent

This is my child's first year at the school. She is presently in grade 3, Ms. Rayburg class. I am pleased to say that my child is doing well and the teacher is very organized and she responds in a timely manner. The only problem I have with the school is with their buses. I feel as if when the buses are late parents should be notified. Also, notes that are sent home from administration should be parent friendly.
--Submitted by a parent

Poor quality staff and service - the few good teachers get over shadowed by the others who make school unpleasant. My kids use to love school...
--Submitted by a parent

Overall I am very happy with this school. This is my daughters 4th year at this school and other than a horrible kindy teacher (but an excellent teachers helper who made up for it) she has had a good experience. My son is now in the Pre-K program and he is doing well with his teacher. My only complaint is that communication between the staff, teachers, and the parents is not always what it could be. Part of that responsibility lies with the parent and I have changed my ways this year to do all I can to fix my side of things. That does make it better but it would also help if teachers answered their e-mails and notes sent in with the kids. I love the new principle. She is intimidating at first but once you talk to her you see that she loves these kids.
--Submitted by Sara, a parent