Greer Elementary School

Posted March 19, 2009

My child attended Greer for part of kindergarten. From the beginning, I felt that parents were being alienated from the school. We couldn't walk our child to class or walk to the sidewalk to pick her up. We were discouraged from talking to the teachers before or after class. If we had any concerns we were to write them in a small block in her agenda for the teacher to send a written response. We weren't given the opportunity to ask questions during open house. Now, on to IB. While I feel the IB program is a good thing, it seemed that Greer was trying so hard to get certification that the administration ONLY focused on its principles. I felt my child was being spoon-fed key words and phrases geared to helping the school gain IB status. She wasn't really being taught. The students are well-behaved.
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Posted July 22, 2008

Greer elementary is one of the best schools here in Glynn County. Walking into Greer is like walking into a breath of fresh air. Dr. Shirah is an awesome principal. The teachers, staff and the students are so pleasant. When you walk into this school, the atmosphere is as it should be. CALM! Your always greeted with a smile from the front office. My kids has attended Greer since Kindergarten. And this year, we were forced to have our children attend another school. What a MAJOR problem that was for our kids. They were coming from a school with structure and respect! To be placed at a school that was a complete opposite. I finally received the chance to return them back to Greer. And I'm so thankful! My kids are so excited for school to start, they can hardly wait.
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Posted April 26, 2008

Just compare Greer's academic standing to the other schools in the area -- including the more affluent St. Simon's. Greer continues to excel because of a great staff that supports students and families. I have never heard of a parent who had to beg to see grades or homework. And, it's commun to not allow textbooks to leave -- we are in Georgia, money is tight in the education system, and not all parents return their kids books. I don't believe a school is better for sending home 'busy work'...I would like my child to have a life outside of school. Both my kids have excelled at Greer -- the oldest is in the challenge program, and loves going to school. That, to me is a better measure of success. Greer will be heading towards IB status next year, and we're excited about the possibilities.
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Posted December 12, 2007

I think the change to a new principle is hard. She is trying to innovative things. And of course people are relucatate to any change. But we see silver glimers of hope as the school tends to improve.
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