Glenn Dale Elementary School

The school definitely needs to be renovated and updated when it comes to tech. The school is very very old and I hope this renovation happens soon (as in summer 2019). But besides that, I’m happy to say the teachers I’ve had contact with are great and there is a lot of support (from both the women and men at the school). The principal and staff truly look out for what’s best for the students and will try their hardest to direct them in the right path. I do believe though in my child’s experience that teachers with more experience under their belt were more effective, than the teachers that had 1 year or first timers. The more seasonal teachers seemed to have a grip on how to handle the classrooms and how to teach. Because my child was placed in a less experienced teachers classroom. Majority of my child’s experience during instructional time was spent on discipline and redirecting the class (which seemed to be out of control). So much of the learning went out the window because of this. However, again there was support from staff members that would come to help redirect and get a hold of the students attention for instructional time. Because my child experienced this, I do think there should be a least an assistant with first time teacher. This is just to help until the teacher feels more confident and a feel on how to run the class. This way majority of the time isn’t redirecting and discipline (maybe that will help). Again I was impressed with the support of others coming into the classroom to assist when they could. I will send my child back because I do believe this is a good school. I do hope for the best for my child’s upcoming school year, that it’ll will be better academically and behaviorally. And I do want my child placed with a experienced teacher (my child needs that). I also hope the support and encouragement from all staff members continues. As I mentioned before, they should really renovate the place, I definitely can see the potential of a improved building.

I have been happy with the school and teacher for kindergarten. The teacher has gone out of her way to keep my child challenged and interested in class. The school is far better than the ratings given on this site.

My son just completed the 1st grade at Glenn Dale. Coming from a private school, his reading and math skills were above grade level. However, my son was not given work that challenged him. Also, his class was taught by a permanent substitute who had no control over the classroom. Much of the instructional time was spent on discipline and redirecting other students. Because of this, my son often sat in class in sheer boredom. The principle is very nice and approachable. I expressed my concerns with him at the start of the school year. I do not feel that much changed throughout the school year. The school is very behind as far as technology. The building is ancient and seems to be a safety hazard. It is questionable whether or not the building is even up to code. This school needs to be renovated or shut down. I will not be sending my son back for 2nd grade.

For quality education please search elsewhere. I was warned by a couple of parents that took their children out for several reasons. This was my daughter's first year and similar to the experience of my neighbors it will be her last.