Gray-New Gloucester High School

Posted: April 15, 2020

I would absolutely recommend this school to parents in the area. We have had a wonderful relationship with most teachers and staff here (there are always going to be issues - they don't have to sour you on the entire system). My children are engaged and seem to like every aspect of this school. Both are multi sport athletes who are getting good grades in spite of having no time due to sports. My senior is and has been a 4.0 student her entire High School career while juggling a very hectic schedule. The friends and relationships they are making here are some of the best I've seen. This is a great community to raise your children, and this is a great school district to have them in.
5 stars in my opinion!

Posted: April 15, 2020

I currently have 2 daughters enrolled at this school, The homework load that they get is absolutely appropriate. Both of my girls enrolled in either IB or AP classes on their own and are experiencing what that entails through their coursework and homework

Posted: April 15, 2020

Neither of my daughters are allowed to slack off, their teachers are constantly interacting with them at school and on line. One of the first things my eldest daughter mentioned when she got to high school was that she feels like she understands more than she did in middle school. She said that the teachers made it easy for her to learn.

Posted: April 15, 2020

The graduating class of 2020 has some of the most respectful children I have ever met. Their character, integrity and compassion are second to none. I am very proud to say that my kids are going to this school.

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I haven't had much experience with this issue... my kids are pretty good about taking care of any issues that arise on their own.

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My kids were very successful students but as parents we had expectations and put in the work raising our children that way.

Posted: September 19, 2018

My kids took upper level classes and completed work was expected of them. They are both in college studying mechanical and electrical engineering and doing very well. As parents, we expected them to work hard in school and reinforced these expectations.

Posted: September 19, 2018

The teachers are very effective at this school. It’s parents who do not follow up with their children and state their expectations. This school does so much to try to help students with their classes and lessons, but they cannot do the work for them. You can lead a horse to water but can’t make them drink.

Posted: September 19, 2018

Again, traits that need to be modeled at home and reinforced.

Posted: September 20, 2016

These comments are outrageous I currently attend GNGHS and I do great in school and have never been bullied. The teachers are great and I have access to anything I need to further my education. I have gone to GNG schools since kindergarten and the teachers have been wonderful every single year. At the middle and high schools there are many clubs and sports teams available for all students. All those parents talking about the bully problem have no clue what they're saying teachers can only do so much about bullies at some point the student needs to take things into their own hands and confront them. I would highly recommend this school district for parents with kids that are any age.

Posted: September 20, 2016

No school district would hire a teacher that they don't feel is qualified for the job. Some students don't like teachers due to conflicting teaching styles, but thats when a student needs to learn to adapt

Posted: September 20, 2016

This is a matter of opinion and it depends on the class and teacher. When people complain about stress it's usually because of poor time management. I have never had too much homework people just need to learn to plan

Posted: September 20, 2016

The GNG school community always develops students in a way so they become good people. But honestly I don't think that there is a school in Maine that doesn't teach kids to become good people. If your child turns out to be a bad person like a druggy or something like that theres a good chance that its not the schools fault and the parents need to take the blame for their kid. Stop blaming schools for kids problems as an excuse for why you're a poor parent.

Posted: November 12, 2014

My oldest son had straight A's,but was bullied.When i went to the school for help we felt on trial.Teachers,counselors Beasley noone seemed to care.The school told him try harder to fit in.Really?I pulled him out of school and sent him to private where he thrived in every way,but can't afford to do it for all my kids.My son is a senior now and taking classes to be a lawyer.He wants to help other kids that are actually at school to learn and can be protected.My second oldest seems to handle the bullies but his grades suffer for it.Due to miss management over run classes he has been switched to another lunch and can no longer be with the friends he has made.The school is again uncooperative or supportive in understanding how hard it really is and how hard they make it.Parents don't let your kids be bullies and let's not bully each other.We need to set a good example.School/life is not about brand names or money.It's about your education,love,caring and working together to make this a better safer world to live in.My experience started in my own neighborhood Dunn middle now high school.Pathetic.I am surrounded by ignorance.Money is not everything.Jesus loves us all.

Posted: October 27, 2013

I used to go to GNG. I went here for 5 years. And most of it was terrible. The bullying policy's are terrible and I don't think/reccomend this school in my opinion..

Posted: February 19, 2013

The high school has recently added the IB program and is changing to a standards based system; this should greatly increase the academic challenges for the students and raise the expectation levels. I've seen a change in the overall attitude for the better in the last few years, for an example the Community Service Club has over 100 members and they have done some remarkable things. My only issue is that my son just graduated and will miss out on many of these positive changes.

Posted: September 15, 2012

Wow, if you are using this website to determine the excellence or failure of a school..you are crazy. Besides the latest entry being over 2 years old, it sincerely does NOT reflect what type of education your child will receive. I truly believe that all schools have their flaws and that some are better at hiding them than others, but a student and their parents are what make an education a positive experience, and a student's and their parents apathy are what make it a negative experience. My child is a sophomore at GNG and he is a successful student. Why? Because his father and I are parents that are partners with him and with the school to make sure his education is the best. There are great teachers and maybe some not so great..that is EVERY school in this country. It is a parents job to make sure that your child knows how important an education is and to make sure that your child is working hard in each and every class. In addition, his parents have participated as classroom helpers, coaches, board members etc. This school has made fantastic strides in the past few years and I believe it will continue to make even more! Making your decision by visiting the school.

Posted: April 6, 2012

I am a graduating senior, heading out into the world in two months. It's a great school that's made gargantuan strides recently in athletics, academics, and pride. The teachers are highly qualified, with almost all of them having graduate degrees (either M.S. or PhD). The recent implementation of the IB program gives parents something to look forward to if they have a student coming up through the system who seems qualified for such a challenging course of study. The new alternative education program also keeps students who may have served only as a distraction out of other classrooms and in an environment with councilors and constant attention for their individual needs. Beware that the lunch program is expensive, ouch! It's going great at GNG. Now if only the district's middle school can keep up the supply of articulate and flexible students. I, however, don't foresee that happening.

Posted: February 1, 2012

Not only is the office staff welcoming and helpful, but the teachers are dynamic and enthusiastic and will take the time to discuss issues one-on-one. They seem to truly care about the students. The guidance councilors make special efforts to assure that students are taking classes of the appropriate level - I have experienced this first-hand. This is a school where things are always improving. Soon, they will be offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program! And since they renovated the building a few years ago, it is really a pleasant place to be. Also, the cross-country ski trails are INCREDIBLE!

Posted: December 12, 2011

I was a former student at this school and am now a parent of a child in this school. The bullying is ridiculous! Nice to see that things haven't changed one bit in years. The school has a anti bullying policy but fails to enforce it. If buying a home in this town look for homeschooling or private school.

Posted: February 11, 2011

Good school, learned a lot while I attended. Good HIGHLY qualified teaching staff and efficient use of technology.

Posted: May 4, 2010

I have one child in GNG. Though the school has made great strides with respect to acedemics and sports it still lags way behind. here is an idea... Atheletic achievement is good!! support that! Acedemic achievment is good! support that! Way too many pot heads! No school pride! Just a general lack of enthusiasm all around.. Not everyone, but you know who you are. To the kid who thinks they get too much HW... R U Kidding me? Spend a day in the life of a Bates college student.

Posted: March 24, 2010

I am the parent of a senior who has had a good high school experience. She has many friends, plays 3 sports and excels in her academics. The teachers & coaches at gng(with a couple notable exceptions) have always been helpful, very supportive & instrumental in her development as a player and a person. A.D. Mel craig is wonderful! my sympathies go out to her for having to deal with some of the parents who think their kid should play more, their kid is not being treated fairly, blah, blah, blah...Not an easy job! i wish her luck with future ventures. Principal penna is the reason for the 3 star rating (other than him, it would be 4 stars). He has his favorites and his not so favorites, which is blatantly obvious. Luckily i have only had to deal with him once in 4 years!

Posted: February 15, 2010

This school never ceases to disappoint me. The school is built on old fashioned teaching methods but the world is changing and GNG just cant keep up. As the world changes there is less and less time to do homework, but teachers still continue to hammer us with it. The Principals promote the ideas of white collar jobs and practicaly drive it into our heads. I went into guidance the other day with the complaint that i do not have enough time to do my homework around my growing scedule. I tried to explain that my scedule was packed but all I got for an answer from assistant principal Springer was 'you will have homework in your job when you are an adult'. 'I plan on being a welder when I graduate' I replied. the reaction I got was nothing but attitide and discouragement.

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