Rockford Elementary School

Some of the teachers are really good and thoughtful. The principal is a little too friendly. Seems a little bit fake. The lady out front can be so rude sometimes. Makes you feel like you have bothered her. The bus driver for my child does not pay attention to what is going on around him on the bus. Children getting in arguments and fighting. He is clueless. My child has learned alot from her teacher this year. She is in First grade and her teacher is wonderful. Very caring and very good with the children.
--Submitted by a parent

Incompetent staff which practices legal talk and avoids rather than answer simple questions involving your child. The Faculty is arrogant and will make inappropriate insinuations towards parents. The Buss driver for our child is argumentative and has been witnessed speeding driving erratic [enough to rip off the muffler to his buss] And from the note we received also illiterate. Avoid any dealing with this school if you can.
--Submitted by a parent

This will be the 3rd school year that we have attended Rockford Ele. School. I have 2 kids that are in 5th and 2nd grade. When we moved from up North to Tn. I was concerned about my kids adjusting to a new environment. I can honestly say how welcommed we felt when we walked into the doors. Everyone has been wonderful and you can tell that the teachers love their job and their kids. I love the fact that it just gets better and better every year. Keep up the wonderful work from the Teachers to the Principal and the rest of the Staff
--Submitted by a parent

My granddaughter is a student at Rockford in the 5th grade. She started in Kindergarden. I've NEVER had any problems or complaints about this school. From the principal to the teachers to the lunch room ladies EVERYONE is very kind and considerate.

I had a wonderful time at this school 20 years ago and now my son has the same, walking the same halls with some of the same teachers! I love it!
--Submitted by a parent

There is not enough communication to the parents from the teachers. The teacher my child has is very forgetful and I can never count on her for anything. The new principal is okay and the secretary is good but sometimes a little on the rude side.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had two children go to Rockford in the past several years and I think that the teachers are wonderful. When they were in the lower grades they had great teachers that were kind like Mrs. Holloway and Thacker. They had tremendous Kindergarten teachers. Mrs. Jones in so great. Then they were so excited when Mrs Garland and Mrs. Frye took them to Tremont in the 5th grade! They will never forget that trip or those two teachers who I entrusted to be my babies moms for an entire week..... They were great! Rockford teachers are!
--Submitted by a parent

My son started in Rockford's pre-K special education program this past school year. I am a stay at home mom and had never put my child in daycare so turning over care of my three year old to someone I didn't know was a very scary thing. I have been more than pleased with the attention he gets and the progress that he has made at this school. I am very impressed by the individuals I have dealt with. His teachers are wonderful and caring individuals. They have gone above and beyond what I ever expected, one even volunteering to come in early to meet my son as he gets off the bus. He has developed friendships and their involvement with him shows through to his home life. He's a different child now and I think he's having a wonderful experience with his new 'friends'.
--Submitted by a parent

I was very sorry to read the previous comments criticizing the Rockford principal and Rockford Elementary in general. I have been a parent volunteer at Rockford for the past five years and I now have two children who attend Rockford. While no school or administration is perfect or has the capability to please everyone all the time, I am very pleased with the high level of professionalism that the Principal and staff display. My children receive excellent academic instruction and are able to participate in many fun activities. I have always found Mr. England, the Principal, very approachable and understanding of any comments or concerns that I have. Equally, my daughters' teachers have always displayed genuine interest and concern for them and for any comments/concerns that I have. Please do not judge Rockford by the comments of one disgruntled parent. LWC
--Submitted by a parent

I consider Rockford to be one of the finest elementary schools in the Blount County area. While there is not as much parent involvement as I would like to see, the staff, including support staff, is very caring and nurturing. I have seen many teachers staying past their 'paid' hours, and know personally that many of them buy food, clothes, and necessities for the students out of their own pockets! While it is not a perfect school, I have seen much growth, and a deep desire to better the environment, academically, as well as physically for the school. I am proud to have a school with the quality staff of Rockford Elementary!
--Submitted by a teacher