Blackinton

We were excited to be moving to a school that had a high rating. Our previous school was 4 out of 10. Higher score must mean better school, right? Nope. This school is a perfect example of "teaching to the test." My son already knows how to do multiplication and division but was forced to go back and "relearn" the way the teacher was teaching. At the parent-teacher conference I was shown worksheets that "proved" my son didn't know multiplication/division. I felt they were trying to convince me that my son was lagging because he didn't know their way of teaching math. I was asked if he had made any friends. You, as the teacher, should have a better idea of if he is fitting in than me. You see him all day! She could provide no insight whatsoever. They have him doing busywork while everyone else is doing lexia. He finished last year. They don't know what to do with someone who is beyond the scope of the lesson plan.There was an emergency and school was canceled one day. Doors were locked, no note saying what happened or that the school was closed. Apparently there was a list you needed to be on to get helpful information like that. We were not included. The entire school went on a field trip to see a play. No mention of a field trip at all. The Positive: The building is wonderfully new. Very fancy with all the trimmings. Computers in every class, it seems. All in all, I am looking forward to moving again.

The Brayton staff has been outstanding in creating & implementing my 6yr. old son's IEP for his Social/emotional issues. His teacher remains and constant contact w/me, and is very encouraging with both me and my son. Due to the staff's hard work I am watching my son overcome many of his issues.

i like my school is very good