237 Elkins Ln
Lusby, MD 20657

While there are many good teachers at this school, there are quite a few that demean students. The Vice Principal disregards parents/students concerns to gain whatever little acceptance he can get from teachers. During our initial interaction, I felt as if I was speaking to a brick wall. It bothers me that there are frequent fights at this school, yet when I spoke to administration, I was told that fights rarely occur. I have recordings from both of my children that attend PHS. Academically, this school is great, but there needs to be significant improvement with bullying. To start things off, there needs to be someone involved who cares more about the students, rather than how many friendships will be affected.

I had three students go through Dowell. One transferred in during his fifth grade year, the next during his third grade year and the youngest during her kindergarten year. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. When they struggeled, the teachers helped me come up with solutions. The entire staff, from the secretary to the principal were wonderful! I couldn't have asked for a better environment to help them reach the milestones. The staff still asks about them now that they are older.

Teachers do not put effort into their work there are bullying forms yet they do no impact to stop bullying