Citysearch Reviews of the Galloway School...

I wish I had the same experiences that the parents Mbernalmorris and Mbernalmorris did. However, my experience was similar to the majority of the others.

http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/43125452/friendswood_tx/galloway_school.html#profileTab-reviews

"Balanced" Comments from other sites...

Date	Who	Comments
9/29/2010	parent	My children love attending school here, and I feel priviledged to have them attending school here. Emphasis is on advanced education, but apparently it is still "fun" enough that my children look forward to going. We have been quite pleased with the extracurricular activities offered, which range from academics, to sports, to art, to music, to horseback riding! This is definitely the right school for our children. I have the utmost respect for the administration and teachers.
9/20/2010	parent	I can't believe that I allowed myself to get talked into this! My son's teacher actually told me that she moves on after only 50% of the class has mastered a concept. That is terrible educational practice. My daughter who has never received anything other than an "E" in conduct received and "S" because she was 5 mins. late turning in three assignments in a week. Take my advice, go elsewhere and save your family a great deal of stress!
9/17/2010	parent	I don't know what it is about this school but it wasn't a good fit for us. The school expects parents to stay out and give more money. My child was unhappy and stressed. I was unhappy that he did not retain much of what he learned. He made good grades because he has an excellent memory. Kind of sad that it didn't stick with him.
8/25/2010	parent	This is by far the best school in the bay area. I have looked everywhere. If your child is not ready to for a highly structured education this is not the school for you. Children need to pushed and not be held back. Parents need to get real about american education. Public schools are preparing your kids for just being average. Sad...........:(
8/24/2010	parent	I as a parent don't feel the nurture and warmth from most of the lower school teachers and the Administration Staff. The assistant principle last year (2009-2010) was the best thing to the school in a long time, and they couldn't keep her. The school is very demanding on "donation". Requests such as "... consider to donate large and expensive items like big HD TV, a nice photography package with s/w and quality camera .." for auction events are very common. I noticed if you make good with donations, the principle and the registrar lady would be very nice to you. Otherwise, they are cold as ice. Don't be fool with the increase enrollment in 2009-2010. A nearby (Pearland) private school closed. The Galloway picked up some student from there. The enrollment in 2010-2011 has gone down. I give 2 stars for low teacher/students ratio and the catered food is good
5/27/2010	parent	I think the school is too expensive for what it offers. Quite a few of its rules and regulations feel like public school. The administration is reluctant to work with the parents when things go off track. The expectations for K are just too high. School is suppose to be fun and not stressful. However, if you want to fast track your four year old for college this is the place.
4/26/2010	parent	This is my daughters first year at this school. There are many of tests they are required to take in 1st grade. I don't feel like the children get enough time to learn the material before they are moved to the next lesson. Two things that happened during the year that bothered me. One is they held an election for class president which was nothing more than a popularity contest. The April fools joke the teachers played on the children went a little far. They moved 'bad' children to another class and told them they were in trouble. Some of them were very upset and crying . The teachers went ahead and gave them the weekly spelling test without letting them in on the joke. We are staying in hope that 2nd will be better.
2/2/2010	parent	Both my children attend this school and I am more then happy with the education they receive. The extraciricular activities (after school ativities) are minimal, but that is not what this school is about. It creates a foundation to ensure you children will LOVE to learn. For the parent that stated the cirriculum is limited, I do not know what she is comparing it to. The work my son is doing in K far exceeds what the children of many of our friends are doing in 1st and 2nd grade. The enviroment is warm and friendly. This is also an amazing school if you are looking for a private school where religion is not in the forefront. EXCELLENT!!
1/9/2009	parent	My children attend this school. We have been very unsatisfied with many aspects of the school. The administration has been very difficult to deal with, the teacher turnover rate is high this year and the extracurricular activities are not to the scope promised when we enrolled. For all of the money I pay in tuition, the school offers limited programs and a narrow curriculum. I would not recommend this school.
3/9/2008	parent	My children were moved to this school in the middle of the semester. They were very welcoming and dedicated every step of the way. Excellent Teachers and administration. They are set high above the rest in theri standards. It is a more challenging academic environment and my children love it there.

New Private School forming in League City Area

There are many current and former Galloway parents as well as those with children currently in local  Public Schools discussing the opening of a new Private School in the League City Area. I attended one of the information sessions and found the focus of the school to be a modern curriculum based on a core of Science, Math, Technology, Languague Arts, and Social Studies. The second half of the day will focus on electives in a variety of subjects and individual instruction addressing the unique needs of each child. The handout is available at the following link:

School Information Handout

Bad Experiences at The Galloway School

As a former parent, I would like to hear about what other parents expereinced at the Galloway School. While most of the teachers are good and genuinely interested in the students, some of them engage in bullying tactics that I consider abuse. The self esteem of a developing child is extremely delicate and has an influence on how the child learns, as well as, interacts with others. I know many parents who conveyed that this type of bullying by teachers and administrators has been expereinced by many children and is part of the reason a mass exodus is developing. It is a shame that people we entrusted with the care and development of our children have hurt them in this way.

The Galloway School Watch

TGS Watch is the original Blog about the issues at the Galloway School. Please visit by clicking on the link (above right). There is a wealth of information there.

Access to Student Records

All parents of any school, public or private, have the legal right to the full academic records of their children. You must submit a formal written request. If anyone at the Galloway School denies that request, you should retain an attorney to make the request. It would be highly unlikely they will deny an attorney's request. I was able to get my chilren's records by simply asking. Do not give in to bullying and fear mongering by Bonnie Cerace or any other adminstrator at the Galloway School.

Dissatisfied with the Galloway School?

To all current and former parents of the Galloway School in Friendswood, TX, please feel free to post your stories of your expereince and that of your child at the Galloway School. Also, please feel free to read the posts at the TGS Watch blog:

http://tgswatch.blogspot.com/

There will be more to come. Come back often.