Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School

Coates Elementary has always been a great school. I am not sure why there are negative reviews about the school. Teachers and Staffs at the school are very helpful and cooperative. My both kids (daughter and son) go to the school. Teachers are knowledgeable and always appreciate students to perform good in the class. The school always organizes different evening activities that helps students to get involved in the events and have fun. I would personally like to be thankful of the Principal, Teachers, and Staffs about their excellent service for the school.
—Submitted by a parent

Can't wait to change my address so my kid could go to a different school! Last week the school had the "Thanksgiving Luncheon" and the parents were invited to have lunch with their kids at the cafeteria. The students were with the assistant teachers, the actual teacher was having lunch in the Teacher's Lounge and, considering the ocassion, I expected at least that she could appear at some point to greet the parents....it never happened. Also, one of the assistants was speaking in a bad tone to one of the kids, in front of us! If that kind of tone is used in front of the parents, what can be expected when we're not there? Don't like this school at all, for this and other situations in which the teacher tell us that a "situation" happened during the day, but do not clarify and implies that the kid was in fault. We, as parents, have to take the role of private investigators to try to find was is wrong and what really happened during the school day. The assistants and have no experience working with special needs kids. Since we moved to this area, and my kid is attending this school, I hate Sunday nights, just anticipating what will happen to my kid during the following week at school.
—Submitted by a parent

We love this school and I can walk my daughter there from my condo and it's been a fabulous experience. I can't say enough about this school!
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent School and Great Teachers.Principal Karen Siple has handpicked the right teachers for the right job. My child started last year and has learned so much.We are very happy with the school.
—Submitted by a parent

What a great school. My child started last year and has learned so much. We turned down gifted center to stay, knowing he will learn more at Coates. We told family members to move nearby to get to go here.
—Submitted by a parent

THIS SCHOOL IS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well i am student there and MY fifth grade teacher was mr.Ettere and now my sixth grade teacher is mrs.odonovan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they r wonderful... so if u get of have them U R LUCKY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REALLY

Great School and Great faculty. The principal Karen Siple has handpicked the right teacheers for the right job.
—Submitted by a parent

This is an awesome preschool! My son went there for the Parents' Morning Out , 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old Classes. Having a boy with a late birthday, I was concerned about his preparation for elementary school. However, the staff at GHELC totally eliminated any worries I had. My son was more than ready for kindergarten when he finished preschool. In fact he had almost a perfect score on his entrance benchmark test the second week of kindergarten! His entrance scores were higher than the benchmark for the testing done at the end of the kindergarten year!! I attribute this to the professional staff at GHELC. The smaller class sizes allow needed one-on-one instruction. The staff is also experienced and educated in preschool education. They are also very caring and dedicated to each and every student. I would recommend them over any preschool in Chesapeake.
—Submitted by a parent

I am currently a staff member of five years. I have had my three children enrolled over the years since 1998. Even before I came to work at GHELC, I loved the staff. It's a traditional school with a small town feel. Each one of the children are appreciated for who they are. The atmosphere is amazing and the school is excellent!
—Submitted by a teacher

This is our 5th year involved with Good Hope and my second child attending. I couldn't ask for a better school for my children. I drive 15 minutes one way and pass many preschools - I would never choose another over GHELC!
—Submitted by a parent

GHELC is wonderful! My daughter had an awful experience at a bigger school and she wasn't ready for kindergarten. I held her back and she went to the 5 day a week class with Clare Stefan and Diane Osborne. She finished the year doing addition, subtraction and she can read shorter words! She is confident and egar to learn. I wish I'd have taken her to GHELC instead of the big school the first time around. I will be enrolling my son as soon as he's old enough!
—Submitted by a parent