Oxbow

This school is going downhill fast. The previous principal was amazing, but was forced out in 2018. His replacement has not handled numerous issues at Oxbow. They have therefore had to bring in an assistant principal. Teachers at Oxbow are a mixed bag with a few that are great. There is barely any emphasis on science at this school. They don't give the kids any homework which ill prepares them for middle school. This school is by far the worst in Huron Valley. Can't wait to be done with this school and never look back.

I regret to say that our experience at Dublin Elementary School has been immensely frustrating, particularly given my child’s health challenges. If you have a child with any illnesses, I strongly advise against enrolling them in this school.From the outset, the administration has displayed a serious lack of understanding and compassion regarding students with medical issues. I am feeling forced to do a home bound solution because I'm still getting letters this year only after my child exceeded five absences due to illness, despite having multiple doctor’s notes, so it won't matter if you have a note they will hold it against you. We began receiving letters threatening implications for attendance. It was disheartening to see that the school's focus seemed to be on penalties rather than supporting my child’s well-being. The insistence on enforcing their attendance policy, regardless of medical documentation, shows a complete disregard for the health needs of students.Furthermore, instead of working with us to find a reasonable solution, communication from the school was bureaucratic and unhelpful. There was little effort made to understand our situation, which left us feeling isolated and unsupported. Rather than fostering an inclusive environment, it felt as if the school prioritized policies over the health and needs of the students.This is especially concerning for a child who may need more support due to health issues. My child has struggled to keep pace, and any hope of personalized assistance has been dashed by the school’s rigid policies.In summary, if your child has any health concerns, I strongly recommend exploring other educational options. The lack of compassion and understanding at Dublin Elementary has made our experience not just frustrating, but also detrimental to my child’s emotional and academic wellbeing. It’s disheartening to see a school that fails to prioritize the needs of its students, and I hope this review serves as a caution to other parents.

The principal has no control over her emotions. She puts on a show for the parents but does as little as possible to be kind to the students. The discipline actions are arbitrary. My son was just released from an IEP before kindergarten. Houghton never got the records or treated him with an occupational therapist for his sensory issues. Instead they decided to punish him. They made the worst out of him. As I volunteer, I would see a black boy sitting out in the hall way all by himself. This appeared racist to me. Poor Communication amongst staff to parents, No yoga, mindfulness or socio-emotional learning. There is a high turnover rate of teachers and students. The superintendent is unapproachable. This elementary school is not rated in the top 50 elementary schools in Michigan. If you live in White Lake, send your kids to Dublin or Oxbow if they have any room.