Forge Heights

If your child needs help and support don’t let the blue ribbon award fool you. Special education here is often given by a para pro (not even a certified teacher.). Admin will spend more time hiding your child’s weakness so they don’t have to be held accountable or give any intervention. They began to read my child’s tests outloud to him so he would get As and Bs and then used his inflated grades to deny him help (despite him being 2 years behind in reading). Of course they didn’t communicate to me that he was getting assistance on his tests. It was disgusting. Principal sits in her office all day and only responds to parents if you reach out to a board or council member. I was extremely disappointed with the entire admin, counselors and special education team. I know others in special ed who have had a similar experience. They put all the kids in GT classes to try and accelerate the scores but won’t help the ones behind.

My child constantly complains of being bullied. My child has also been physically abused twice by boys. She's a girl. I've voiced my concern. Didn't offer a parent/teacher conferences or anything. They just brush it off and sweep it under the rug. We will be transferring school. My child NEVER had this problem at other schools

I am currently a parent at St. Stephen School. My son has been attending since preK 3. It has never crossed my mind to check for other options in the area. Both my kids love their teachers, friends and we as parents love the community and friendships we have formed. I have in the past and will recommend any time someone asks for a good elementary/ middle school

If your child falls in line easily and you raise your children very devout, they will do fine here. If your child has any behavioral issues, special needs that need met, or acts like a child that is learning their rights and wrongs, they will struggle here. You have to pay for accommodations, and they will not follow the plans set that you’re actually paying for (think IEP but they try to make money on it.) I have never see a school so money hungry. Tuition isn’t enough, they insist on charging kids for “dress down days” and will even charge parents a fee that don’t do the 24 hour per year “volunteer” time. This school is very greedy and doesn’t allow kids to grow. If there is an issue, expect your child to be suspended for the slightest of issue. They will not investigate issues but rather immediately punish. Good luck. If your kid is easy in every way, I’m sure they’ll be fine here.

It’s so nice at this school my children absolutely love it!