Wapping

We love the building, but it is not enough if the foundation and quality experience is not right. School is not diverse and minority student population are looked over constantly. Representation matters and the staff are primarily whites. Parents really have to be prepared to advocate for their children. I would recommend more training and assessment on bias training for staff frequently - at least on a quarterly basis. Magnet schools have a realistic and positive experience for students. Since many of these schools are by lottery selection, keep focus on the needs of your children and lead the conversations to keep staff and superintendent/head members accountable. Ask for proof of these training and not rely on wording that it is being done. Stigmas needs to disappear especially from South Windsor, so that the gaps in school system will no longer impact the low ratios that you see with minority students and those with disabilities.

My son is finishing up first grade at Robertson. I ignorantly was hesitant about Manchester schools, having come from a small town. Robertson is very community oriented and plans many activities for the families. Valentines Day dance, movie nights, family reading days, art shows are a few. Everyone I've met working at this school seems to genuinely care about the kids. My only complaint is the lack of parental involvement, but I believe that's due to the fact there's working families and single parents. My family is very happy with Robertson school and are praying it does not close.