Northgate

Both my children have/still are attending Yoshikai. They both have been at Yoshikai their entire academic career. My son is a TAG student, while my daughter is not. She doesn't grasp it as easily. That being said, both my children have received the same academic nurturing and learning. The principal is an amazing woman, compassionate and understanding. Any of the teachers I have had contact with are dedicated to their students and helping each and every one achieve. They are diligent with a zero tolerance policy for bullying. The community around the school is a nice, quiet neighborhood. A good portion of the neighbors have lived in their homes for 15-20 years. Although the school received a low score, I know it to be a fact that the teachers are amazing and they DO try to help every kid they come in contact with achieve success.

I wish I had something positive to say about this school-but not one thing. This school is pathetic in every way, sad.

My experience at Halmen Elementary was extremely negative and left a lasting impact on me. The teachers were often rude, unhelpful, and unprofessional. I especially remember hating school during 3rd through 5th grade because of how I was treated. Instead of being encouraged, I was frequently put down in front of the class, which made me shut down and lose confidence in learning altogether. At the time, I believed I was the problem. Looking back now, I realize that I wasn’t the lack of support, encouragement, and professionalism from the staff significantly affected my educational experience and emotional well being. School should be a place where children feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn, and that was not the environment I experienced here. I would never consider enrolling my child at this school. No child should feel discouraged or belittled by the very people meant to guide and support them.