14745 91st Ave SE
Yelm, WA 98597

I want to express my extreme disappointment with this school, particularly the kindergarten program. My son was enrolled in kindergarten, but unfortunately, we had terrible experiences that led us to withdraw him and enroll him in a different school.The primary issue was with his teacher. She isolated him by placing his desk away from the other students. Despite our attempts to collaborate and find a solution, the teacher instead portrayed him as a problem child. This was particularly concerning because his behavior was never an issue with his bus drivers or at daycare.Since transferring to a new school, my son, now in second grade, has thrived without any behavioral problems. This experience highlights a significant need for better teacher training at Southworth, especially in classroom management and problem-solving. It is crucial for educators to work collaboratively with parents to support each child’s unique needs.

The school district allows bullying, and has bullied kids themselves. As well as not respecting people's votes or voice when it comes to the levy's, or anything. Teachers frequently strike. Last year they bribed students to walk out with them with a pizza party at the city park. Not a good district at all.

Overall experience in the last two years has been mediocre. Communication (at best) is subpar. Parents are not informed of necessary things (i.e. bus routes being cancelled, happenings within the school) in a timely manner. The physical education classes are run by faculty who treat the kids like it’s a military camp. The PE department as a whole needs an entire overhaul with faculty that actually cares about the kids.