Autumn Ridge

The staff, from the top down, does not take kids saftey very seriously at all, very concerning. We are in the process of looking for a better establishment.

NOT a SAFE school for ANY child or adult!!!!

This is a great school and I recommend it to everyone I meet with school age children. Every year since we’ve been there it has continued to improve and I can see the dedication to the students and student experience. My child loves this school. He loves the teachers, the curriculum, coziness of a small school. 10/10

This has been one of the most disappointing elementary school experiences I have ever encountered. Unfortunately, this concern extends beyond a single issue and includes teachers, office staff, and school leadership. I have personally witnessed staff members behaving in ways that I consider rude and disrespectful toward children, parents, and visitors.It is troubling that children are expected to demonstrate respect toward peers and adults when there appears to be a significant lack of respectful behavior being modeled by some of the adults in the building. Children learn by example, and the current environment does not consistently reflect the standards of respect that are being demanded of them.Additionally, I share the concerns of other parents that incidents of bullying are not being adequately addressed, and that the school often appears to turn a blind eye to these issues.One positive development this year is the principal’s decision to step down, and I hope this leadership change creates an opportunity for meaningful improvement. I sincerely hope the district and Board of Education step in sooner rather than later to ensure that necessary changes are made to better support the students and families of this school.

I had three kids who attended this school. One of them for 8 years. The other two I pulled out because of the incompetence of the principal Ms Hood. She is the “mean girl” persona wrapped up into a principal. IEP’s are only followed if you stay on top of the teachers. Bullying? Be prepared to make multiple calls and complaints before anything is even addressed. It took getting her boss at district involved just to have our concerns addressed appropriately. I asked for my son to be evaluated by the school psychologist due to some concerns. However, Ms. Hood denied the evaluation and essentially forced me to withdraw my son and place him in another school. At one point, he would show up on a Monday for an hour, then be suspended again for the most minor thing. When I had a meeting to discuss these ongoing concerns, she literally laughed in my face then denied it. They have a high turn over rate for teachers and the education kids receive is almost none existent. If your child is struggling, don’t expect to be notified by their teacher. Out of all the years my kids attended, only a few teachers were worth mentioning and they all ended up leaving. There are better schools out there.