Underdown Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Jo Ann (the vice principal) is a bully and demonstrates passive aggressiveness towards other adults, which creates a very toxic environment. The principal doesn't even respond to emails or phone calls. The teachers are nice and seem to genuinely care about the kids. If the administration fails, how can the school function? This place is setting itself up for a potential lawsuit in the near future with this "I don't give a care" mentality.

All three of my kids are at Thurston, and I have been pleased with all of the classroom teachers. My perception of Thurston is that it is a friendly environment that values collaboration. All staff and faculty work towards a common goal: creating a family of lifelong learners.In particular, I am extremely impressed with the 'specials' which include Music, Art, Library, Gym, PLTW (engineering) and Mandarin Chinese. The level of teamwork among teachers shows that in addition to teaching the curriculum, they also forge bonds in a way that helps students build character. All of my students have developed a love for reading while at Thurston, and although the math program is not very rigorous, students have the option to take a self-paced math course starting in 5th grade.Finally, I find it impressive that the staff knows every kid's name as well as which family they belong to.Students, families and learning are valued at Thurston. Tests are used as a resource to help students mark progress, but more importantly, kids at Thurston grow to love learning and to love school.

This is school is horrible and a fate worse than death; to send your child here is to send them to a slow death. over the course of 4 years this school will beat the life out of your kid.

I had a GREAT time here. Go Cougars!