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Richmond Hill Primary School

Richmond Hill, GA
  • Public
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  • Grades PK-1
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  • Enrollment: 763

Overview

Richmond Hill Primary School
471 Frances Meeks Way
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 459-5080
Richmond Hill Primary School is located in Richmond Hill, GA and serves grades PK-1.
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Student Diversity

Race

Percentage

Native American
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic
8%
Black
13%
White
68%

Reviews15 Reviews

3.5
parent
My daughter was in 1st grade here. We really enjoyed the teachers and staff. There were a lot of opportunities to volunteer at the school and when you walked down the halls you could tell the teachers put a lot into the learning atmosphere of their classrooms. Mrs. New was our teacher and we loved her. She had great learning stations as well as creative work activities. The number of students per teacher seemed a bit much and recess seemed sort of a free for all. All communication with front office staff was pleasant and friendly.
parent
The teachers and staff are AMAZING. They work hard at making sure each child is taught on his or her level. They use positive re-enforcement to encourage good behavior, and each child is truly loved on while they are at school. The principal is an excellent leader who allows her teachers the freedom to teach their own way, which leads to outstanding results. I cannot say enough good things about this school. I'm lucky that both my boys get to attend there.
parent
In the last 2 years there has been a change in administration at Richmond Hill Primary School and it has benefited everyone tremendously. The new front office secretary is one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. She is always courteous, polite and has a smile on her face. There is a new principal and she is a godsend! She is very attentive to the children, the teachers and staff and goes above and beyond to make Richmond Hill Primary the best school it can be. When our oldest son was at this school several years ago we were very unhappy with the front office staff, the principal, and the overall "parents are not welcomed here" attitude. But I can honestly say that things are now drastically different in the best of ways. I feel welcomed at the school. My emails and phone calls never go unanswered, not by the principal, teachers or nurse. I always know what events are taking place in the classroom and in the school. Communication has improved 1000% in various ways. Years prior I had absolutely no idea what was taking place in my sons little world and that worried me to death. This year is so very different and I think a great deal of credit goes to the new principal. I can't praise the teachers here enough. They really do not get enough credit for all they do. If you are ever fortunate enough to walk the halls during school hours you will be amazed at how well they manage our little ones while keeping an upbeat attitude and making our children smile. Most importantly, our kids are happy while they're learning. Nothing about the classroom setting here feels oppressive or forced and it shows in the children. I see nothing but happy, smiling faces when I visit the school and that is the best feeling as a parent. If you are at all hesitant to send your children here I urge you to speak with any of the parents who currently have children in this school. Myself and many, many others have nothing but praise for all they do at RHPS.
parent
For academics and teaching staff, I give RHPS 5 stars. What others have said about an unfriendly office atmosphere is correct. It seems like its a bother for them if parents come in. -If your child has a birthday during the school year, the children are not allowed to hand out invites and the teachers aren't either. I don't care what their reasons are, an invitation is just that, if the recipient or parent does not want their phone # out there then they don't have to call or respond to the invitation, there is not breach of confidential information by quietly putting a party invitation into a child's folder to take home. -Visiting (dropping in on) your child's class is not allowed, UNLESS you watch a volunteering video, then you can "pop in" and see how things are going. I was told there are just too many parents that would visit and it would interrupt the class. But don't worry about them doing a background check to become a volunteer either, cause they don't bother with them. -Starting late can make it difficult to get to know the teacher and their routines and ways of communicating with parents. Finding a way to include parents would help them feel more like partners.
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