Ludlam

amazing teachers, great education, i attended this school for 5 years and i loved the environment, the staff amazing, super clean school with amazing kids 10/10 recommend

As a parent, I have several concerns regarding the school’s policies and overall environment.One of my biggest concerns is the apparent lack of formal incident reporting. When issues involving students occur, there does not seem to be a consistent process for documenting and communicating incidents to parents, which can leave families feeling uninformed and unsupported.I have also observed that students’ outdoor and physical activity time appears to be limited due to academic performance, homework completion, or classroom comprehension issues. While academics are important, children also benefit greatly from recess and opportunities for physical activity throughout the school day.Additionally, I have noticed security and staff members frequently using their phones while supervising hallways, which raises concerns about student monitoring and safety. At the same time, parents are not permitted to walk their children to class, making attentive supervision by staff even more important.While Ivette Castro has been helpful on certain occasions, I have found interactions with her to be challenging when concerns are raised or differing viewpoints are expressed. Constructive feedback does not always seem to be well received, which can make parents hesitant to advocate for their children.I would like to acknowledge that the principal has generally been communicative, responsive, and willing to follow through on discussions. However, there appears to be a culture among some staff members that feels unprofessional, including gossip and what some families may perceive as discriminatory treatment.I hope these concerns are taken seriously and used as an opportunity to improve transparency, professionalism, student supervision, and parent-school relationships.

The school left my child feeling neglected and stifled her eagerness to learn. The principal is unresponsive and indifferent, rarely, if ever, returning emails or calls. My child's teacher was absent for most of the year, forcing a revolving door of substitutes making it impossible to establish any structure or routine for the children. The school had no ability to control the students and foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment. Instead, teaching the children they cannot rely on the administration for anything meaningful. The class became a self governed group of children trying their best with an adult present offering no support.

We moved to this neighborhood specifically for this school, and it has absolutely lived up to our expectations. The teachers are truly outstanding, caring, dedicated, and deeply invested in each child’s success. They go above and beyond to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. The PTA is also incredibly active and welcoming, which really helps build a strong sense of community among families. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, and it makes a noticeable difference in the overall school experience. Our only wish is that the school be extended through 8th grade, as we would love for our son to continue here longer. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with our decision. It’s a fantastic school with a warm, supportive community.