Upper Laurel

We have loved attending Laurel Elementary. The principal has worked hard to create a safe, supportive, and joyous learning environment and the teachers are kind and capable. We’ve been most impressed by how many leadership opportunities the kids have been given- most assemblies have student MCs. The adults stand back and let the kids shine. The school really emphasizes and lives its motto- Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe. They have a great music program and even their own school song. The has a lot of support for special needs and small group learning. They also have a beautiful new playground.

SLOT has gone downhill and quick. We went from a tight knit community of faith filled teachers in 2013 to a school with 30-40 less students, new teachers that cannot teach, and a disjointed administrative. Partly due to hiring a principal that didn't know how to run an elementary school that hired her son's girlfriend to run the office. Her replacement was the mother of the VP! After her striking a child, she was replaced with a nice, but inept principal.This school needs someone with the energy and skill to turn it around. They are now starting to lay off teaching assistants due to decreased enrollments. This year saw a teacher turnover of 6 teachers, one amazing Middle School teacher, most OK, and 1 really bad 3rd grad teacher.Teaching is generally uninspired and lackluster.We are so disappointed and will be looking to move by Christmas or at least next academic year. Proceed cautiously if you decide to look at this school. The pastor is not involved with the school and the admin staff have shut parents out. It is truly a shame.

Hola mis hijos están en esta escuela y siempre están felices para mi lo más importante que ellos se sientan seguros y co fortables...por supuesto recomendaría est escuela