Gregory Elementary School

I am a suburban mom who drives my child to Gregory and I am very happy and satisfied with the school. Challenging academics, qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working teachers, positive discipline, diversity, and a great magnet program. I look forward to my younger child going here too!
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a Gregory parent for 5 years and have 2 children here. I am amazed at the quality education my child is getting. No other school in the county places as much focus on math and science as Gregory! My kids get an extra math and science class each week from mastered degreed teachers who are specialists in their discipline. These are no ordinary classes either- they are hands on and fun! And the technology just cannot be beat. The TV studio is very impressive and is exposing my kids to experiences that they cannot get anywhere else in the county. I love the teachers at Gregory, they are constantly assessing and challenging my children. The teachers here are some of the best and brightest. My children have excelled at Gregory Elementary!
--Submitted by a parent

Gregory is a wonderful school. We have been there for 6 years. My oldest is getting ready for middle school and I feel he is very well prepared. The teachers are keeping both my children academically challenged and are one of the reasons we love Gregory so much? The new pricipal has made a very positive impact this school year and we are looking forward to having her in the future.
--Submitted by a parent

My oldest attended Gregory and my youngest is there now. Great school and challenging academics. I am proud to be a parent.
--Submitted by a parent

Gregory is a great school. My son loves science and is excelling in his studies. I know this is because of the program here. There have been ups and downs. But, the school is still great and the changes being made are all for the best!
--Submitted by a parent

Gregory school has been transorming into a 21st century direction for our kids. I am pleased that we have a strong principal that has ideas that will improve the student learning. Sometimes parents don't see the need to make changes and want things done the same way they were 8-10 years ago. This makes us like everyone else. We have a school and administration with a vision for the future. I love working here.
--Submitted by a teacher

I've been a teacher for over 20 years, and I can say that Gregory School of Science, Mathematics, and Technology is one of the best experiences I 've ever had. The students are wonderful. The teachers, on the whole, work hard and are willing to try new things to make learning meaningful and interesting for their students. The adminstration encourages teachers to break out of the box and try new things, while keeping the staff focused on the end goal of improving the educational experience for students. In a time when arts and special programs are being cut back, we have a full time art teacher and a full time music teacher. We have a PE coach. We have Science, Math, Computer, AIG, and Reading specialists. Every student is challenged with instruction geared towards individual growth. Every classroom has technology resources. It is a great school.
--Submitted by a teacher

Gregory has seen alot of changes but changes for the better. I am very pleased that we have such a strong principle that cares so much about her students education. Mrs. Vickers wants the best for all her students and so do all the teachers. The teachers here at Gregory work very hard and are willing to make learning fun, meaningful, and interesting for their students. The teachers strive to achieve more in improving the educational experience for their students. Every student is challenged. I am a paraeducator at Gregory and also a parent with a child here. I can tell you that my child loves coming to Gregory and would rather be here than any other school in New Hanover County.
--Submitted by a teacher

The principal has tried to create some version of 'equality' by defining down academic standards for all the kids. Then she boasts about her high numbers on her honor roll. Some parents don't value empty titles--or any titles--and just want true accomplishment and quality academics for their children. This principal is doing to Gregory what a principal--who had to be replaced--recently did at the neighboring middle school. I am a 6-year Gregory parent but am pulling out my youngest.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a long time supporter of Gregory and am very upset by the decline in the education provided at this school. Reading programs have been dropped, math is taught to the the EOG, computer labs have been replaced by math specialist teaching math on the lowest level, Itinerate teachers are truly uninspired, spelling words are dumbed down a couple of grade levels, other subjects are 'so boring I can't stand it' testing testing testing, many discipline problems - Gregory is a shell of the school it once was...There are few bright spots here in teachers, families and staff I hope they all can stick it out! I will still give this school a 3 star rating because sadly I feel like this is the average in New Hanover County.
--Submitted by a parent