Florence Plan in The Reserve at Bells Ferry by Brock Built
Kennesaw, GA 30144

As a parent of a child with special needs, our experience at Chalker Elementary has been disappointing. While the school may appear welcoming on the surface, we encountered serious issues regarding special education support and communication. Our child’s IEP was not consistently followed, services were delayed or missed, and we found it difficult to get clear answers from staff. Inclusion was lacking, and we often felt our child was treated as a burden rather than a valued and included individual. When we tried to advocate for improvements, the response was defensive rather than collaborative.

Horrible. I cry almost every day in the mornings because of this school. Ive received a lot of criticism, bullying, homophobia, transphobia and sexual harassment. Teachers don't care about students, they only care about grades. Ive had horrible grades almost all school year and it's mostly because of stress and how complicated they teach me. Theres probably only been a few times I actually understood what I was learning and most of it I just didn't understand. We always went through different units so fast it didn't make sense. I'm a transgender and gay student, and the amount of homophobia+transphobia I've received is actually insane, I get bullied for it every single day here and I get misgendered on purpose (I fully pass, people who didn't know I was trans were convinced I was a male a birth) but people who knew misgendered me alot. I don't get how someone can look at me and just bully me because of who I am. I really wanted a school and classes that would support me! Students get bullied everyday and teachers don't do anything about it. And I also have to mention that teachers criticise me and my classmates, or just rude! Like for example, I had a bad stomachache and so obviously I tell my teacher about it (expecting her to be kind and ask if I think I needed to go to the nurse or use the restroom) but I got hit with a "okay? What do you want me to do about it?"...Just a horrible school with bullies. I understand if it's your only option but otherwise don't come here.

Our experience at this school has been somewhat disappointing. While there are good academic opportunities on paper, access to them doesn’t always feel equitable. As a parent, I’ve had to advocate strongly to ensure my child was placed in the right classes, particularly advanced or AP courses. The counseling department often feels unapproachable — instead of being a resource, interactions can come across as though you’re asking for too much by simply wanting guidance or information about your child’s academic path.The school promotes diversity and inclusion, but the reality doesn’t always reflect that. For families who are in the minority, it can feel different — not openly hostile, but subtly unequal in how students are supported and included. It’s an area that really needs attention and genuine effort.Extracurricular activities, especially the soccer program, seem to favor certain students regardless of talent or effort. Unfortunately, it often feels like who you know matters more than what you bring to the field.This school has potential and some dedicated teachers, but stronger leadership in fairness, inclusivity, and communication would make a big difference in creating a truly supportive environment for all students