Johnston Elementary School

While I had no problem with the teachers what so ever, I was not happy with the assistant principals. I found them to be very unwilling to listen, to assist with the few problems we ran into. The teachers my children had were wonderful, they even felt bad that they felt like 2 of my 3 kids were being held back in learning due to the way they had to teach their classrooms. Luckily being the parents we are, our children did a lot of learning at home outside of school to expand on subjects beyond what the school would let the teachers. We were told their was no gifted program available for our kids due to budget cuts but this is not what the county site states. This is one area where we had a lot of problems with the assistant principal and principal, they were unwilling to listen to our concerns that our kids were beyond what was being taught in their classrooms. I found that subs most of the time had no idea what they should be doing if a teacher happened to be out. Our kids were constantly bring home fund raising items to sell, which was impossible to sell with so many of the things coming home. The front desk staff and after-school staff were wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent

Johnston is a school that pulls together. The parents and teachers both work together to be there and help our children succeed!
—Submitted by a parent

We have the most amazing PTA, teachers, and administration...everyone truly working together to make the best possible experience for our children.
—Submitted by a parent

I love the location to my house and the teachers are great i have a 5th and 2nd grader and it is a great school
—Submitted by a parent

Johnston Elem provides my children with a challenging education and moral character development. The staff is professional, friendly and knowledgable. We are proud to be Jaguars.
—Submitted by a parent

Johnston Elementary is the kind of school that gives you that 'warm and fuzzy' feeling. The teachers and staff truly care for the children and welcome the parents with open arms. The parental involvment is incredible and makes everyones jobs easier. Johnstons PTA was named #1 in their district and #3 in the state of of Georgia. Keep up the good work Johnston!
—Submitted by a parent

Johnston Elementary is a wonderful school! We love the teachers there. They challenge and encourage my girls, and they truly care for them.
—Submitted by a parent

We love Johnston as the teachers and parents really care about the children, and the children feel it, and pay it forward to each other, not a day goes by that one of my boys does not have anything but kind words to say about their classmates and the teachers, and staff at Johnston.
—Submitted by a parent

I think the overall experience with the people working hard for this school fantastic!
—Submitted by Cecile, a parent

I think it's a great school where the principal believes in his pupils. Kids are encouraged t be their best. I am impressed with their pta. I hope to see a more qualitative education which I think is a georgian problem not just this school. Moving from the north east a year ago, the difference in standards is still very alarming to me , comparatively to other schools around I am glad I live in this area where my kids get to go to johnston elementary.
—Submitted by a parent

We found the teachers in the intact family program to be some of the best. Both of our boys went to the school for four years and all of their teachers were motivational, challenging and sensitive to the needs of individual children. The administration seemed friendly and helpful although we did not have extensive contact with them. We were also very happy with the speech teacher and AIM teacher. I would definitely recommend this school. Thanks.
—Submitted by Kasha Dawn, a parent