Forge Acres

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 experience with this school has been horrible. The staff are unprofessional and rude. They have poor ways of teaching and communicating. The principal is a coward and is also rude . I would not recommend this school to anyone.

Our experience with this school was disappointing for several reasons. However, the teachers were amazing. Class sizes of around 30 students are simply too large, making it difficult for children who need additional instruction or individualized support to receive the attention they deserve. Accommodations for students requiring extra help appeared to be limited and when exploring what accommodations were available the school’s administrators failed to follow through with helpful information. Dismissal and pickup procedures were consistently challenging and time-consuming. For Pre-K students, pickup required walking through a parking lot on an incline, which was especially difficult during cold or inclement weather. This process can be particularly burdensome for grandparents, parents with physical limitations, or parents with an infant or other small children. Most schools have a drive up pick up routine. There were also several unexpected costs. Families are required to pay for children to participate in out-of-uniform days, and parents are expected to complete 20 volunteer hours or pay an additional fee if they are unable to do so.Most concerning was the school’s handling of serious issues. Leadership did not provide timely responses to significant concerns and ultimately stopped responding to follow-up emails. Additionally, I was troubled by what appeared to be a lack of regard for student privacy, as personal information was discussed freely. Based on my experience, there are significant areas where the school could improve communication, student support, privacy practices, and overall accessibility for families

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