158 Vantrease Rd, Cottontown, TN 37048

While I was hoping for great things from this school, I have found myself very disappointed. The issue isn't the teachers, many of whom are wonderful, but rather the ethos of the administration and the PTO, who frequently convey to students and families the message that the students matter only if their families have money. For example, students are frequently and publicly rewarded during their annual Creek Chase fundraiser for getting nightly pledges. The cost of pledging a minimum of $5 every day for two weeks quickly adds up and isn't something that all families can afford. However, students who don't get pledges everyday are barred from participating in events and dress up days, essentially resulting in public humiliation for students from lower-income families. Furthermore, the administration and the PTO seem to have little interest in the opinions of parents or teachers. I have heard both parents and teachers complain about the ways that fundraised money is spent, which seems to be primarily aimed at improving appearances, rather than improving the actual day-to-day experiences of students and faculty. For example, last year, $100,000 went towards a new floor for the basketball court, but the school still has not provided balls that students can use to actually play on that court. And while I know many parents who would love to get on the PTO board to address some of these issues, the existing PTO board members choose amongst themselves who will be on the board for next year, so there is never any chance for others members to run for positions. Overall, the entire experience has been shocking to me and many others, and the only reason I'm rating this a two instead of a one is because of some excellent teachers we have encountered.