Richmond Hill Primary School

My son has done very well at RHPS. The teachers really seem to care about the students and the curriculum seems well rounded. The problem I have with the school is the office secretaries. They are very rude and condescending to parents so much so that I dread having to deal with them. I am not alone with my assessment of the office workers. I have spoken to at least six other parents who have said the same thing. The office personnel need a major attitude adjustment.
--Submitted by a parent

cont...from below...I spoke to the Assistant Principal who was very kind yet I have decided to move and change schools. I relocated to Richmond Hill and remained here for 5 years because of the seemingly wonderful school system. Yet this experience the past few months has put a very very bad influence on my son's self esteem. I am moving and he will not remain in this school next quarter. I'm not sure the school is equipped to handle African-American boys. Out of 5 of the children in his "Busy Bulldogs" group for bully prevention...only 1 is not African-American. The school has few African American students to begin with and no African American Teachers. I question the 80% correlation of students being labeled bully being African- American to the percentage of black students at the school about 20%. Very disheartening
--Submitted by a parent

One wonderful thing about the school is that parents are encouraged to volunteer and you never have to worry about anyone unauthorized taking your children from the school. The front office staff is very secure about letting even the parent of the child beyond the front counter. There is no walking your child to class or going to the classroom of your child. If your child left something at home- you can bring it - just don't expect to get past the front lines. There is no direct parental involvement in the classroom unless solicited by the teacher. Do not expect to just pop up on your child on your break or monitor the class without a petition. Most volunteer opportunities will be in classrooms other than your child's.
--Submitted by a parent

I m very disappointed in this school; it has the most unfriendly principal and front office staff we have ever encountered. They don t respond to any of our questions but quick to label a child for misbehaving. My son is in First Grade and his report cards has been outstanding. If I m not mistaken that s part of the teacher s job to reinforce what s right and wrong. I m currently deployed in Iraq and I don t think this school really understand how deployment affects our kids. The teacher even questioned us instead of working with the parents. They should provide a positive and challanging environment where a child can learn.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very please and impressed with RHPS. We moved to bryan county and my child has done a 150% difference since leaving the chatham county. Mrs Darieng is a excellent teacher. She is just great with the children.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been very impressed with the Primary School! Mrs. Wilson who teaches 1st grade is AMAZING!!! I feel lucky and blessed to have my child in her class. Even with all the cutbacks, I see her smiling and loving students though I know it is tough without an assistant. I feel very fortunate that she is a teacher at RHPS. I hope when my child attends RHES next year, he will be in a class as equally as wonderful!
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome! All the teachers I have had, Mrs. Parker/Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Nobles/Mrs.K, were absolutely wonderful. Now the school year is just starting with Mrs. M.E. Daniels and I think she will be great.
--Submitted by a parent

We've had 2 children attend with a 5 year gap between. The staff and teachers really care!!! I've volunteered both times and seen them in action. Amazing!!! They've listened to my concerns as a parent and worked with us each step of the way. The teachers are still encouraging to our older child even though see is no longer a student. Front office is strict but for the good of the children.
--Submitted by a parent

Unfortunately, Richmond Hill has the best public school system around Savannah. That is why we moved here. The school has the most unfriendly principle and front office staff we have ever encountered. The school is not family friendly at all. I am hoping my children are learning what they need to. The teachers are great. I think it is the administration that needs to not be so stringent. So far I think my kids are doing well but I worry that they are learning only what needs to be taught to pass the CRCT.
--Submitted by a parent

We relocated to RHPS in the middle of the school year from up north. I have been disappointed in the overall attitude toward parents at this school. The emphasis seems to be more on preparing for CRCT testing than actual learning. It is drilled into you that you must have your child take practice tests . I agree with one of the parents on this site that when I went to school we had similar tests, but they were honest, in the sense that we did not practice taking them. It was a real test of what we LEARNED not practiced. They start in first grade here, where others don't start until 3rd. I am seriously considering home schooling my children next year in the hope to provided a love of school and learning that is not focused on at RHPS. The admin staff is not friendly to students or parents.
--Submitted by a parent