J. P. Ryon Elementary School

Great staff with the desire to challenge kids to think. Good location with large fields for outdoor activities.

My children have been going toRyon for the last 2 years, coming from another state. Everyone comes home in a good mood. Some days seem longer than others... But all of my children are overall happy with theiir school. The teachers are involved and that lets a child know that they are in good hands.
--Submitted by a parent

JP Ryon is a very caring school, when you enter the school you couln't ask for a friendlier staff. If a child has a problem all you have to do as a parent is ask for their help, and it's done. They put that little extra effort in the education and the safety of our children, which makes it easier to send our children to school knowing it is a safe and healthy environment for learning.
--Submitted by a parent

I currently have two sons that attend JPRyon. They actually enjoy going to school each day. The front office as well as all of my sons' teachers have been completely amazing. Mr. John Brooks won the 2007 Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award for Charles County and he deserved it. I saw him in action with my son's 1st grade class and I was floored with how he connected with the six-year olds in the class. The staff's cafeteria crew is respectful and caring with the children. We are blessed to have our children be a part of this academic environment.
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Having been associated with this school over the past two years with my three children (5th, 2nd, K), I have nothing but accolades to say about this school. Everything from the facility, the text books, lunches, personnel are spectacular. I am in the military, and often deploy away from my family, and school is the last thing I want to worry about when I am separated from home. My kids look forward to school every day, although I am not sure if it's for recess or the social aspect, but none-the-less, I am pleased they have a positive reaction towards school. I feel the JP Ryon challenges those who want to be challenged, and works diligently with motivating those who do not have the proper social constructs at home. This aspect of JP Ryon shows in the faces of the children when you see them arrive at school in the mornings.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a fifth grade and a first grade. My fifth grade went to Ryon from kindergarten on up. He had a great experience there. All of his teachers were wonderful and he loved it. My first grader has also had a good experience. Her first grade teacher is amazing. Mr. John Brooks. I cannot say enough. We were blessed to have a chance for our child to have such a wonderful teacher that makes such an impact. We sadly got rezoned to a new school and will miss J.P. Ryon terribly. Mrs.McGraw and Mrs.Marsten are wonderful as well. I did not have any bad experiences there. As a parent to another parent, stay involved with your childs education. Have a close relationship with there teachers and you will thoroughly enjoy your childs education at J.P. Ryon Leslie Summers
--Submitted by a parent

This was our first year here. My daughter was in 3rd grade and my son was in Kindergarten. All of their teachers were great and we will miss them next year. All the other teachers we encountered throughout the year were also nice and very supportive. Mrs. McGraw and Mrs. Marston are always available and helpful. We are looking forward to our second year at JP Ryon.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is not creative in challenging the minds of their students. Finding trending ways to tune into kids are important in communication. These are kids learning should be fun it's my observation that teachers have little patients with the students and minor issues get escalated into behavior problems and disciplinary action (repeatedly). Very little praise and character building. However the facility is well maintained, I also have great communication with my childs teacher and VP.
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Mrs mcgraw is a wonderful, nuturing, and involved principal. She always has time to listen and knows involved parents and children by name. Hse is a great motivator and an inspiration to our community. The staff is great and supporitive. My only wish is that there were more programs for children who were above grade level.
--Submitted by a parent

J.P. Ryon is a great school. I have a son in K now and one who graduated in 05. The one who graduated was well prepared for middle school and the one in K has wonderful teachers. The administration there is wonderful and many of them know your child by name and it's not because of disciplinary problems. I think they care about your child and want them to receive a quality education.
--Submitted by a parent