Rockledge Elementary School

2011-2012 has been a rough year for Rockledge. Unfortunately I have to give a rating of only two stars, where last year it would have been a 4 or a 5. Many changes happened during the 2011-2012 school year including a new Principal, Vice Principal as well as some other key employees. The Vice Principal has changed a couple of times in this year alone. The transition has been rough, and many parents are very unhappy. The school is also overly crowded and uses temporary classrooms (trailers). There is talk of redistricting so that may be solved as some students are moved to Yorktown. The Principal is very nice, however after several complaints to her nothing has been done to fix the situation. There is one teacher in particular many parents have complained about and nothing has been done as of January, half way through the year. Let's hope Rockledge can turn it around, but as of now I couldn't recommend it.
--Submitted by a parent

Our 3 years at Rockledge have been wonderful. My daughter is reading above grade level, has a very strong interest in science and math, and loves the culture of the school. The teachers are attentive, supportive, and yet provide a challenging curriculum. She has homework every night and participated in several academic themed, extra-curricular events this year (e.g. "write a book campaign.") I was a bit concerned about the county public school system but Rockledge has certainly changed my opinions. Point of caution: for the 2011-2012 school year, there will be several changes and I am concerned about how those changes may affect the school's success rate. The principal, assistant principal, and guidance counselor are retiring. Let's hope Rockledge can maintain the great track record.
--Submitted by a parent

This School Rockledge Elementary is excellent the principal and All staff. This is school have a great team...
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attending this school for 4 years and the experience has been great. Of course there has been a teacher that I am less than pleased with. However, the principal is open and willing to mitigate solutions that are best for the child. Some of the teachers have attendance problems, but I believe the principle is on top of that. This year my daughter loves her teacher and speaks extremely high of her daily, Mrs. Coats.
--Submitted by a parent

We transferred our daughter (3rd grade) from private school to Rockledge this school year and have been thoroughly impressed with their method of teaching, as well as, the structure to which they are teaching the children. We were very concerned initially, with how our daughter would adjust, because there was was such a resistence about the change, but she did very well. She even surprised herself with how well she liked the school. We are very pleased with our decision to make the transition. The study methods, the teaching styles, the daily activities, the parent involvement, as well as, the support of the teachers and the principles, all have proven it was well worth the move.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a student teacher at Rockledge and it was a school where I felt that I was truly viewed as a member of the staff. The teachers are very supportive of one another, as is the administration. There was an assembly every month - an opera singer, deaf dancers, and the 4th graders performing a folk tale - to name a few. There is a good amount of parental involvement, especially in the younger grades. Great school!
--Submitted by a teacher

My daughter is in Kindergarten this year. The school is GREAT! Mrs. Landry, the Principal, is a great motivator and the spirit is passed on through the teachers. They all are interested in the children, their education, and their Rockledge experience.
--Submitted by a parent

Rockledge is a wonderful school. The teachers are experienced and very caring. The principal is a strong leader who wants the best for all Rockledge students. All of my daughter s teachers have been exceptional. My daughter has had a wonderful experience there and I am excited to have my son attend in the fall. Lot s of parental involvement as well.
--Submitted by a parent

Blue Ribbon MD School. High parent involvement. Many military children. Wonderful teachers. Very safe environment. In my opinion, best school considering its in PG County.
--Submitted by JAM, a parent

My son is a new (6th grade) student at Rockledge . I have been impressed with the homework assignment he brings home. I was a little worried when I moved my son to a Prince George County scool , but I was happy to find a school that focused on higher standard of learning with the moto it starts at home.
--Submitted by Earlene, a parent