I could share countless examples of how this school failed my child—not only by ignoring clear red flags of mistreatment by administration, but also by gaslighting my concerns as a parent, showing a complete lack of empathy from the administration, and failing to provide a safe, supportive environment, seeming to label my struggling child as a problem to be fixed rather than a child to be seen & heard… & I could keep going.
My child, once sparkled with confidence and curiosity in previous years in a different district, began to shut down under the weight of their treatment. Thankfully, after pulling them early, I’m seeing that spark slowly return.
If you have a child with unique challenges—especially one who is neurodivergent (ADHD, autism)—and they don’t yet have an IEP or 504 plan, this is not the school for them. My child was previously successful in a mainstream setting, but this school lacked the knowledge, training, and resources to appropriately support or even identify their needs. What they offered wasn’t just inadequate—it was, at times, downright harmful.
While I can’t speak to the special education classroom specifically, I can say that in the mainstream environment, there was a clear failure to understand or accommodate neurodiverse children. It’s incredibly disheartening, especially given that these kids are navigating actual disabilities—not simply behavioral issues.
I will add that the current principal is thankfully resigning. However, the incoming principal is the very vice principal who repeatedly dismissed my concerns and left me feeling unheard. Unfortunately, I don’t have any confidence that things will improve under her leadership.
Lesson learned: if your child needs understanding, accommodation, or even basic respect—look elsewhere. Your child deserves better.
- Parent / Guardian