Glenelg High School

Glenelg needs an administration change. The climate and culture within the school is not functioning. This creates an organization that will take" GREAT" kids and turn them into negative products of the schools disfunction.
—Submitted by a parent

Although for the most part the school is good and the teachers are adequate, a few extremely poor teachers have been allowed to continue year to year and should be replaced: one in Computer Science, one that teaches Freshman Science, and one of the Language teachers. Administration needs to pay more attention to maintaining a staff of highest standards.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had 4 kids attend Glenelg, all have done well and were successful. The school's focus on a well rounded education and academic excellence makes it a great place for the students.
—Submitted by a parent

Our daughter is in her second full year at Glenelg HS after coming from an expensive, exclusive prep school in Baltimore County. We had more or less resigned ourselves to the idea thaat our daughter would not be the hard-wrking, outstanding student that our son is (Ivy League, dean's list, national merit finalist). So imagine our shock and utter delight when she went from being a c/d+ student to being an A student at Glenelg in one semester! The result after one year: Honor Roll, 2 sports, leadership in the Black Student Achievement Program, tutoring other students, and a thriving, healthy social life. Glenelg is the school that our daughter's $22,000 per year prep school only pretended to be. The faculty and staff at Glenelg is commited to the success of every student.
—Submitted by a parent

Diverse, enthusiastic, organized and traditional, this school made parenting a whole lot easier. We couldn't have done better.
—Submitted by a parent

Glenelg is a decent school and the community and its expectations of its students inflate the schools accomplishments. The tech department, as far as teaching, is awful save one or two teachers(depends on the year). The math team is 50/50 where 50% are good with the three or four exceptions of great teachers. English department is fair and has mostly good teachers with one or two poor teachers. The Social Studies department is adequate but nothing exceptional, at least not anymore. The science department has several great teachers and a couple not so good ones. The ap program is for the gifted students and those are exceptional students that hide the rest of the student body. The leadership [has] much room for improvement.
—Submitted by a student

Hello, I am a student of GHS and I am part of the class of 2010. I am a freshmen at Glenelg and my year has gone great. I am involved in many of the school's actives such as Yearbook, Choir, DECA, Drama, Best Buddies, and SGA 2010! When I first walked through the doors of Big Red I thought it would be weird. The school though had an atmosphere that I liked and have enjoyed. The seniors I thought were going to be mean and all but they were not. I have made friendships with upper-classmen through Choir and Yearbook which have been a blast to be part of. I am also excited to now say that our Varsity Men Lax players are state champions 2007! I hope that everything I have said has helped you at all.
—Submitted by Brad, a student

I am a student who graduated from Glenelg. I always thought the teachers were nice and helpful. I felt that the after school programs were fun and helped me grow. I was in a program called SHOP. Plus, the art department was my favorite place to be.I thought the Vice Principle at that time was very caring and supportive. Former Vice Principle Mrs. Wise, then became Principle and is now leaving this year (2004). I have just recently recieved my BA cum laude degree at the 3rd best art school in the nation, I already have my AA degree from HCC, and this spring I will have my Masters. I hope to return to Howard County to teach. Glenelg is a wonderful school!
—Submitted by Elicia Epperlein, a student

Three of my children have graduated from Glenelg. The AP classes are excellent. Other college prep classes are adequate. Teachers are involved closely with students both in class and in after school activities. All of my children were able to receive several college scholarships and graduated in the top 10% or above from their respective colleges.
—Submitted by a parent