Duval County School system sucks. Now before anyone gets the wrong idea, this is not about the…read moreteachers, it's the people they work for. With this Common Core crap and the way they have to teach, these poor teachers have their hands tied and are not allowed to do their job which is to teach. They are given a new curriculum at the beginning of the school year (not after the last school year so they could look it over during the summer) so they have to wing it thus putting the children's education at risk. Not smart. It's like you have a bunch of monkeys running things and the children and teachers are stressed out. I hope things get better but for now it sucks and that Superintendent for Duval Schools seems to be the cause.

To parents of students attending Gregory Drive Elementary this upcoming year, please be vigilant…read moreand aware of your child and keep watch for signs of bullying, teacher pressure, and unnecessary aggressive behaviors by teachers. Know they only go to recess ONCE a week. If that. They consider "resource" to be sufficient, which is library, or video time, or art. They won't get physical exercise daily due to the lack of initiative in the teachers to prioritize this. The adults dont want to be forced outside where they have to vigilently observe, instead opting for a myriad of inflexible rules and rigidity for small children. This last year, "the greatest school on earth," was rated only a 7% for their emotional support/teacher student trust. That is all clearly outlined on the published School Improvement Plan on their website (linked below). This has been a concerning decline for the last 5 years if you care to check the data. My son was VIOLENTLY attacked in the bathroom this year and was not the only child to face this kind of school environment. The administration would like people to see only the charade they portray in order to keep up numbers on students, but the culture at gregory drive was clearly defined by the vandalism they saw on the fence last year. Truly appeared to he how the students felt. You can attend the school Advisory meetings, stakeholder meetings, and make your voice heard, but be prepared, you'll be treated with distain by a school that clearly prioritizes it's adult relationships over its students success. You'll probably be the only parent there at some points, which from kindergarten through 5th, one parent showing up is a problem if we really want the culture to change in regards to bullying and the lack of effort. We moved out of state, thank goodness, and I want to ensure that ANY parent thinking of sending their child to Gregory Drive Elementary is aware of the real behind the scenes. I've interacted with dozens of students who felt ostracized by their school instead of welcome in such an important time in life. Here's the data. Check for yourselves. Be safe. Be informed. https://www.floridacims.org/districts/duval/schools/2431 Gregory Drive Elementary

I don't know what the heck but my cousin came to this school and there was no problem until one…read moreday. One of my cousins had broke their arm in the school and one of the teachers said a student was hitting him which I clearly don't believe. My mother brought my brothers to this school and when my brother came back home. His thumb was all purple and swollen. The teacher said a kid had accidentally close the door on his hand which I wasn't too sure about that yet.

My daughter goes here. It's great because she will continue on to James Weldon Johnson middle…read moreschool and eventually Stanton High school. I love this elementary school due to the great teachers, diversity, and awesome administration. The area can be intimidating but that is the whole point of magnet schools! Stanton is right down the street; so, if you plan to have your child go there, it will be in the same neighborhood!