Teasley Elementary School

Mike: The school was tolerable last year but with a new principle has come a slew of issues. They seem more interested in running a school like a jail. It is discipline over teaching. They send letters home about unruly children yet they have little PE, are forced into silent lunches and loose recess for the slightest issues. If your child has an IEP you would be better off sticking them in a closet, they would better off and get the same ammount of attention. I am told he is exceeding his IEP and no longer needs it however, his spelling, writing and reading comprehension have gotten worse not better. We do what we can at home but after 6 hours of school trying to get them through 4 hours of homework is exhausting on all party's. They are told to come home and get on web sites to do homework and finish school work. I do not have internet at home so I am told take them to the library. Yeah that is an easy task when you work shift work 12 hours a pop. How about we get the instruction they need at the school. One sons teacher wont let him get his glasses if he forgets them in his bag. Other students steal my childrens pencils, markers etc. They tell her and she does nothing. They get in trouble for not getting their work done. This has to be the worst school I have ever seen and I have lived all over. Oh and don' t expect the teachers to respond to notes they won' t but they do attempt to discipline parents.

This may very well be the worst school I've ever sent a child to.  I've raised 3 kids, and have lived in 4 states.  This school is the epitome (I bet the teachers cant even pronounce that word) of what is wrong with education in America.  The principal reminds me of the principal from the movie "Uncle Buck".  If you want your child to coast through elementary school, not challenged, and his or her potential wasted and discouraged, then this is the school for you.  If, however, you want your child to receive and education and be encouraged to succeed, stay far away from this school.

The facilities may not be the best, but the teachers are! I have been very happy with the care and attention my child has received at this school. My son also loves this school and his teachers and that says a lot!

Everyone in this school is committed to the success of each student.  Parents can become involved in so many ways.  The PTA is very active and is always inviting parents to support the many different activities.  The school is older but has the true feel of a neighborhood school.  I am thrilled to have my children at Teasley.

Glenda: I've live in 3 different complexes here in Smyrna, but you can bet I make sure it’s in Teasley District.  Teasley is by far one of the greatest school to have your kid place in. You wouldn’t believe how organized the kids are and parent participation over whelming.

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