Research Pleasant Grove Elementary School public Schools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

“I have 2 children in Pl Grove Elem. So far we have had great wonderful and caring teachers. I also feel my children has learned alot from there teachers. Much more than I did at their age. hehe how times have changed.”

“My child is a kindergardener in Mrs. Simons class. After a very rocky start to the school year, my child was diagnosed with ADHD. She has been really supportive and a great help. Thank God we were blessed to have her as his teacher. She is very patient and supportive of my son. Thank you again! Keep up the good work.”

“My child is in 5th Grade. She attended private school for 4 years. The transition was difficult for me. I think the school has great leadership and teachers. I wish there were more extra curricular activities in elementary schools.”

“Both of my children have attended PGES since kindergarten, now one is in 4th and the other 5th. Not only have they had WONDERFUL teachers and experiences all the way around. They come home HAPPY from their day at school. As for Mr. Jacks, so far he has done great in my opinion. And as for my children, they have the utmost respect for him and make it known often. I have had no complaints in six years, and I'm a stickler for a Mom, trust me. I wish PGES another great successful year!”

“I am very pleased with the school and I am very delighted to have such a great administration. Sometimes kids do not get discipline at home and the administration has the full job. I love the schools and the strict rules. our teachers can teach and my child learns and unruly children are put in their place.”

“I have a foster child that started PGES November 2005. She did not know ABC, 123, anc could not write her name. She was placed in Miss Clayton's kindergarten class. She has learned her alphabet, her numbers, and how to write her name. At the conclusion of the school year ... she's reading, adding, and subtracting! I am very proud of our school, our teachers, and our administrators. I applaud Mr. Jacks' leadership. I appreciate the discipine and structure in the classroom and the school. My foster daughter loves PGES and I do too!”

“My granddaughter Autumn has attended PGES beginning with K5, and all her teachers have been excellent. She is now completing 3rd grade. Each teacher has motivated her to excell in all subjects. The current principal, Mr. Jacks; and the assistant principal, Ms. Dill, do an admirable job; and all the personnel at the school are very helpful. My granddaughter Summer will be attending K-5 in fall, 2006 and is looking forward to going to 'sister's big girl school.'”

“I have had my child go there for the first time. And I will not be sending him back there. I am disappointed in the school in general. They are way to strict. Put way to much homework on a child. And they treat them as if they were adults not children. I am very upset with this school.”

“Response to the previous message: I agree. The school has become an institution, not a school. Even the teachers feel over-regulated. We miss the inspiration of the previous administrators.”

“This is my son's third year at pges. I was very pleased with the school the first two years, but this year has been quite disappointing. To the new administration i have only one thing to say - 'this is an elementary school, not a boot camp!' elementary age children should be allowed to be 'kids'. Too much emphasis is placed on discipline, rules and responsibility which does nothing but intimidate the children and destroy their self esteem. More emphasis should be placed on making the children feel like they are in a warm, caring environment. As far as teachers go, my experiences thus far have been great. The pges teachers seem very dedicated to quality education for our children.”

“Despite what the previous message says, PGES is a wonderful school with the best teachers and adminstration. At every school, you are going to have a disgruntled parents, but a huge majority of the people in Pleasant Grove believe that our school is the best. We are glad Mr. Jacks in our new principal. He will continue to lead us to success, just like Mrs. Blackwell did.”

“I currently have one child attending Pleasant Grove Elementary and two children who are former students. I believe Pleasant Grove Elementary was once a wonderful school with excellant teachers, but the current administratiion has succeeded in changing these quaities.”

“My granddaughter, Megan, has attended PGES from 2nd grade and is now in 5th. PGES is an excellent school and has been led by an excellent Principal, Mrs. Blackwell. I am sorry we have lost several 5th grade this year along with Mr. Jacks, the Asst. Principal, but am certain Mrs. Blackwell has replaced them with excellent choices. I also regret the loss of our tutor, Ms. Harris, who has gone on to teach at Mt. Brook. My granddaughter loves going to school, especially PGES!”

“My son attended PGES this year and had Ms Moore as his first grade teacher. We have been very pleased with the attention given to our son by Ms Moore and would highly recommend PGES to anyone interested in sending a child to this school.”

“I have three children attending Pleasant Grove Elementary School. My son is now in the 6th grade, he has attended PGES since first grade. He has had many fine teachers over the years at the school. The 5th grade team works very well together nad helps the students adapt to the practice of changing teachers for each subject. My daughters loved Jennifer Earnest in Kindergarten, she was well organized and helped them adapt to the new school environment easily. She truly made learning a joy for them.”

“This is my son's first year at PGES. I have really enjoyed this year and his teacher Mrs. Hawkins is a true blessing to the school. She enjoys teaching and it reflects with my son's attitude of wanting to learn and get involved in the reading program that is offered. This is only his first year but, I am very pleased with PGES.”

“Both my children have and are going to the PGES. I love the elementary school, the teachers and principals and what they do for our children. I only wish I had the same faith and confidence in the high school.”

“My daughter has gone to Pleasant Grove all her life, she was in 5th grade last year and had a little trouble, however, Mrs. Hollis is such a blessing and helped her. She really cares about her students! Thank you Mrs. Hollis! Debbie Howard”

“PGES is a wonderful school! The faculty and staff are the best!! I am proud to say my child is enrolled at PGES.”

“My kids have attended Pleasant Grove Elementary for 2 years now and it has been a tremendous blessing. They have been exposed to many different things that weren't avaiable to them in the B'ham City School System. They are challenged a whole lot more and are encouraged to do more than what is required. The PTA is excellent and is constantly working to improve the school academically and well as environmentally so that the atmosphere at Pleasant Grove is well fitting for learning. Mrs. Blackwell is an exellent principal and leads her staff in the most professional manner. The whole Pleasant Grove family is just one big family and I am so very happy that my husband and I have moved to this community.”

“Great school. Pleasant Grove is a wonderful place to live and raise a family.”

“Great school, the 5th grade teaching team is the most organized group of teachers we have ever had. They are wonderful with the students and do a fantastic job keeping every one informed. They are the best.”

“Fantastic school! Best school in the Jefferson County system.Principal does a great job, teachers have a true love and concern for the students, and the parents are willing to help with the education process.”