Newbolds Corner

I have had 2 kids go through this school and have had only a good experience. The teachers have all been amazing and my kids loved it.

School 2 has become very political in my opinion. There does not seem to be a lot of teaching. Southampton School 2 has below standard goals that they fail to achieve. It is all about funding. Case in point all students now are required to go to RTI, even if they do not need it, they all have to do it. The bullying policy is not followed or backed up by teachers or staff, especially when you point out that a teacher is the source of the bullying. I have a child in school 1 and a child in school 2. We looked at our children's work throughout the year and thought the lessons were sub-par so we went and toured 3 other schools in our area this spring. I recommend that more parents should do this and look at where other schools are compared to Southampton. You will see Southampton schools are doing the bare minimum required by the state. Example: By the time a student in another school starts 6th grade they know basic American and world history as well as have firm knowledge and understanding of the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. It is June 13 2017 and my 5th grade child knows none of it, never been taught any of it. Fact the 5th grade class is on chapter 4 of their American history book, that is teaching about native Americans. That right, chapter 4, with 7 days of school left for the year. The teachers are more interested in assigning homework and lessons they do not have to actually teach during the day. That is why we are pulling our children out of Southampton and moving them to another school. The issue is they both my children have a lot of work to do this summer to get caught up to where they need to be.

I would not recommend this school based on our overall experience.Learning: The quality of learning has been very disappointing. Lessons often feel unstructured, and there seems to be little effort to challenge students or provide meaningful feedback. My child frequently comes home confused about what was taught and rarely receives clear guidance on how to improve.Teaching: Many teachers appear overwhelmed and disengaged. Communication about my child’s progress has been inconsistent, and when concerns are raised, they are often minimized or brushed aside. There are a few caring teachers, but overall, the level of support, respect, and motivation is far below what we expected.Social-emotional support: The school does not do enough to support students’ mental health and emotional well-being. Bullying and social conflicts are not handled quickly or effectively, and there are limited resources for students who are struggling emotionally. Students who need extra care often fall through the cracks.Special Education: Support for students with disabilities has been especially troubling. Services and accommodations are delayed or inconsistently provided, and there is a lack of clear communication with families about plans and progress. It does not feel like the school truly understands or prioritizes the needs of students who require special education.Safety: I do not feel that this school consistently provides a safe environment. Incidents of disrespect, bullying, and disruptive behavior are not always addressed firmly or transparently. There is also a lack of visible follow-through when safety concerns are reported, which makes it hard to trust that issues are being taken seriously.Family engagement: Family engagement is weak. When parents reach out with questions or concerns, responses are often slow, brief, or defensive. There are few genuine opportunities for families to collaborate with the school, and decisions that affect students are frequently made without meaningful input from parents.Overall, we are very disappointed and believe that the school requires significant improvements in learning, teaching quality, student support, and communication with families before we can recommend it to others.

As a teacher, I’ve never left a job so quicklly. Thankfully, I had the opportunity to experience the district firsthand before enrolling my own children. The administration consistently avoids accountability, shifting blame onto teachers and aides while sweeping major issues under the rug. They lack the skills to handle conflict effectively and, as a result, fail many students.The high staff turnover and low approval ratings from current employees speak for themselves. While there are a few difficult colleagues, many dedicated teachers and students deserve far better. Having worked in multiple districts in the area, I can confidently say this one is deeply concerning. To this day, I still have nightmares about my time there.I feel compelled to speak out because many parents believe this is one of the best districts in the area. Unfortunately, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.

Our children are excelling at Sacred Heart. We love how family centered the school is, school events, and overall sense of community. The education our children receive is unmatched.