Pemetic Elementary School

Not nearly as great as other posters would like you to believe. Could be a great school, but the administration is only focused on appearances and flip-flops often causing confusion and reversals of direction. Administration lacks transparency and tends to "spin" things to present only one side of issues. Parent involvement is a joke -- only a few "insiders" are allowed to provide input; all others are blocked from participation in school governance. Principal is good at self-promotion but lacks initiative; her leadership style consists of delegating all decision making to others. Teaching environment is very clique-y. Many of the better teachers have resigned in the last few years. There are a few standout teachers left, offset by many who are just going through the motions. Most teach to the middle (or below) leaving better students unchallenged. Small grade sizes lead to single-class situations making it difficult to differentiate teaching levels and discipline problems in the classroom are rarely addressed adequately, just passed up to the next grade. Community is very supportive of education but is getting a raw deal from the poor administration at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school, the teachers care about the students. The provide the best education, school leadership and have a strong teaching staff and the principal is wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal of Pemetic Elementary School was recognized in February 2010 as the Maine Elementary Principal of the Year. Her leadership, integrity, and caring lead our faculty and students to levels of accomplishment and commitment that make our school stand out. She actively generates and promotes an atmosphere of community amongst the staff and students. Upper grades partner with lower grades in academic and extra-curricular activities, fostering connections and sowing the seeds of leadership and mentorship in our children. These attributes, alongside the academic achievements engendered and fostered by our outstanding faculty, are just the sorts of skills and strengths our children need to begin their transition into adulthood. Pemetic does not limit itself to achieving high test scores. Pemetic cultivates the whole child, aiming to develop their character to provide a strong base from which the students can reach for their dreams.
--Submitted by a parent