Cedar Grove Elementary School

I would have given zero stars but the interface made me give at leaste one. My child was in the 5th grade. The integrity and behavior of "L" as a teacher, a professional in her field, and a human being was questionable. Several students said "L" frequently tells students to shut up . Talking to the principal is useless. He vehemently defends them. My child was moved to a different class. At first I was upset but later I was glad, because I m afraid of what I would have done to the teacher had she continued to talk crazy to my child. 75% of the work that comes home is "TCAP review". Is it general practice to study for a standardized test? If your child is unfortunate enough to end up a victim of this poor excuse for a teacher, parent, and role model, I encourage you to communicate with your child how the teacher is treating him/her and talking to them on a daily basis. Be weary and make sure you are involved in what is going on with your child at this school particularly. One more thing I noticed is that the cafeteria workers also make the kids sweep and wipe the table after lunch. Nice way to get the kids to do their jobs.
--Submitted by a parent

Absolutely love this school....Refuse to move out of this area until my daughter finishes elementary school.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. My children love this school! Great teachers and a lot of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. I had both of my children special transfered to CGE. All the staff is amazing and super nice. They are really pesonable with the children and care about the general wellbeing of the kids their. My kids have been to several different schools because I believe that children should have a great experience at school since they learn, eat, develope, and spend most of their day in school. No other school comes close to CGE. They are the best public school I have ever seen.
--Submitted by a parent

I am thrilled to be involved at CGE! It is a welcoming school not only for the students but the parents as well. My children have been loved, cared for and taught not only the academics but have been taught to be better citizens and participants in life!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a teacher at Cedar Grove Elementary. I have taught at CGE since the school first opened and I refuse to work anywhere else! It is my home away from home. The students are amazing and remind me everyday why I became a teacher. My colleagues are the best! Not only are they my coworkers, but they are also my friends. I am very fortunate to have such a wonderful career in education and to be at CGE!
--Submitted by a teacher

My preference was to homeschool but my husband insisted that we send our children to public school, and we had heard good things about Cedar Grove. We have not been disappointed! We're in our 3rd year at Cedar Grove and so far have felt very blessed to have caring, approachable, professional teachers who have, for the most part, been great communicators both with us and our children. They welcome parental involvement, and I love being welcomed into that world and getting a feel for what and how my children are being taught, and by whom. The faculty and staff have also been welcoming of me and my younger children as we come in to help out in various ways. We feel very blessed to be zoned for Cedar Grove Elem., and have decided that we will not be leaving this area until our children are out of Cedar Grove.
--Submitted by a parent

The school has the feel of a private school. All staff know both of my children by name! That is incredible for the school to have so many students!
--Submitted by a parent

Best little school any where. PTO--Voted best any where for 2006-2007. Parent involvement is excellent. Many extracurricular activities. Academic programs cannot be beat. Just an all around great school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an awful school. I had my child moved. The teachers, administrators, and cafeteria staff are horrible!!! The teachers send no communication home, the principal and vice-principal don't communicate well with parents, and the cafeteria is a taker of kids money. Please consider another school if you are moving to Smyrna
--Submitted by a parent