Relay Elementary School

Great teachers! My daughter is reading at a 3rd grade level in the 1st grade. Mrs. Blood and Mrs. Shinnamon are great!

I am very disappointed in Baltimore County Schools as a whole. Standing in front of a group of unruly children saying “now now friends...it’s time to be quiet” is not setting the bar very high. What is expected of the children as far as behavior is concerned is problematic! I receive phone calls about making sure my child is present for state testing but not when he is bullied...I think BCPS has a one track mind and they are not concerned about children being productive citizens. BCPS seems only concerned about test scores. I am grateful for Mr. Barnett and his presence at Relay. The procedures for drop off and pick up have been a circus!! I think the chaos in the parking lots mirrors the chaos in the classroom. My child has never received any type of positive reinforcement. No sticker on an assignment, no written note, no certificate, no thank you. If your child is a well behaved child with no diagnosed learning disability then they are invisible. My child attended school in another county in Maryland for 3 years and the comparison is stark & bleak! If I had the means to move back I would do it! This is only Elementary School...I can’t even fathom my child attending the nearby Middle or High School! My child’s love for school was snuffed out by the lack of compassion & character from other students and by the lack of enthusiasm and interest from teachers.

Fabulous school. My child transferred from Anne Arundel County with bullying and class disruption being an issue. My child absolutely adores Relay and looks foreword to school every day.

AMAZING place to send your children!!!! The teachers are caring and the work is challenging. I love the new principal ( i think this is her second year) She always stands in the front lobby to greet the children. I stand outside before school everyday and she claps and the children repeat the clap. She then says,"Good morning boys and girls!" and the children reply. I can tell that she truly loves children. She also says good morning to all the parents outside as well. When I didn't understand the new curriculum she called me back the same day. We met in her office and she heled me as a parent. LOVE it here!! You can tell that the teachers for the most part are the same. Most of them will greet the children with a smile and you can tell that they really get to know the children