Oakhill

I would not recommend this school. It is very sad to see how certain situations involving the safety and well-being of the children are handled.During a field trip, they left one elderly person responsible for 21 children while taking them to the bus. The children had to walk a considerable distance, and, as expected, some of them were not listening. I believe leaving only one person responsible for that many children under those circumstances was irresponsible and an inadequate level of supervision.I also had a very unpleasant experience with the principal. During a conversation, I accidentally confused his last name with his first name, and instead of correcting me professionally, he yelled at me and treated me in a way that I found completely inappropriate. I felt disrespected, and as a Hispanic parent, I felt that I was not treated with the same respect that every parent deserves.Additionally, I have experienced situations where I feel the administration has not taken the necessary action when it comes to matters involving the children. I have also experienced communication from the teacher toward parents that I consider unprofessional.Parents trust the school to keep our children safe, respected, and properly supervised. Based on my experiences, I believe there are important issues involving safety, communication, and the way parents are treated that need to be addressed and improved.

I have a 10-year-old child who attends Cotton Indian, and he is autistic and has ADHD. Trust me when I say he can be a handful. He used to need constant redirection because of behavior challenges, but the teachers and staff at this school have worked so diligently with him. They took the time to understand his needs, support him, and help him feel settled and more confident. Most days, he comes home excited about what he’s learning, and that alone speaks volumes. He used to struggle with expressing his feelings, but now he feels safe enough to speak his mind. In my experience, the teachers here are respectful, patient, and incredibly supportive, especially Ms. S. Nelms and Mrs. Scott. They consistently motivate their students to learn and grow.I also have a 6-year-old who came to live with me, and this past February was his first time ever attending school. His teacher, Ms. Fleetwood, and her paraprofessional worked with him closely, and within just three months he was making A’s on his spelling tests. Both of my boys are thriving at this school, and I couldn’t be more grateful.Cotton Indian also does a wonderful job supporting students’ mental health and emotional well-being. As a parent, that means everything. I am truly grateful for the dedication and care the staff has shown my children. This school has made a huge, positive difference in their lives.

Small classes, caring teachers, and a community atmosphere.