Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson Elementary/Middle School

Dr. Carter G Woodson is only what the children, parents and staff make it. In order to get something out you have to put something in. So what are the people doing besides CRITICIZING? STOP TALKING AND DO SOMETHING TO MAKE IT BETTER. PARENTS, FAMILY , FRIENDS AND THE COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED. BE ABOUT MAKING A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER INSTEAD OF THE PROBLEM. YOU NEED THE ENTIRE VILLAGE TO MAKE A CHANGE WORKING ON ONE ACCORDED.

Fair warning to any teacher in the BCPS system: Do not join this school. The principal is the most unprofessional I have known in this system after several years. While the tax payers paid for much of his Phd education, he has failed his own staff and his students time and time again. Not only does he not grasp the inner workings of the school system, but also much of life. Pity I feel for him more than anything else. Nevertheless, do not join this school if you can avoid it at all.

This school is a disgrace to the educational system. The principal is unsupportive, uncooperative, and disrespectful. He knows few children's names, and is clearly only there for his own agenda. The teachers are excellent and are there for the kids, however, the principal puts discipline on the backburner, resulting in shear chaos. The principal has a wonderful chance to make a strong impact on those children by being a male role model, however, he has really turned the school into a place where learning is not valued. CGW will be a better place when he moves on.

I am a former educator at this school and parent. This is my second time relocating and enrolling my children at Dr. Carter G. Woodson. I feel that Mr. Harris has done a wonderful job since he's been assigned to this school. He is always available and willing to listen and try new ideas. He's open to different approaches from parents and community partners'. As a overseer of children in different schools across Maryland ( Baltimore county, Montgomery, Harford And Prince George's) I would like to clear the air, by saying this is in the top 6 schools that I would recommend. You and your child(ren) are treated fairly and not prejudged like any many of the counties and your child is not passed through because of your poverty level or race. This school could use some improvements, but overall it's a good school. It would be beneficial if some of the parents' would visit the school or volunteer throughout the year. I work full time, but I still manage to support my children by participating in school activities. The neighborhood surrounding the school is really wonderful. It's quiet, clean and peaceful.