Great Salt Bay Community School

Both of our children recently completed their K-8 education at GSB. It was an exceptional experience for all of us. The administration, former and current, actively sought/seek excellence from all of the staff, custodians to teachers. Are there a few duds? Yes. Any large staff is bound to be less than perfect, and human nature means that we all cannot see eye to eye despite good intentions. It is worth noting that a number of men are on the staff, something sorely lacking in many primary schools
--Submitted by a parent

Administration is very out of touch with the rest of the school. Many of the teachers do do a good job, but there are some put little effort into teaching and try to fill class time with busywork. Phonics are extremely lacking in lower grades. Music, art and gifted/talented focus only on specific favorite students and many others get little out of these programs. Also, in the review saying the administration is good is from five years ago, when the administration had all different people then it does now.

This school has such a positive atmosphere. Students and teachers alike seem genuninely happy to be there. Academics are very strong as are other pursuits such as art and music. There is a lot of support for student to do their best. There is an atmosphere of inclusion and a spirit of acceptance for all people. What more could a parent or student want from a school?
--Submitted by a parent

We are currently paying tuition for our daughter to attend GSB versus our local school. We are thrilled with the quality of education that she is receiving and the level of teacher and parent communication. The gifted and talented program has proven to be fantastic as it has allowed our daughter to flourish!
--Submitted by a parent

GSB is a great school. The administration is top-notch and it shows in the teachers, students, facility and events. There is a tremendous amount of parent support. The student-teacher ratio is great. The art and music teachers are wonderful. The atmosphere is like a school from my childhood, not a bustling madhouse like those we moved away from. I am very impressed with GSB and would highly recommend it.
--Submitted by a parent