Oakwood Estates

Concord is a wonderful school with a caring staff and great kids.

I have a child with disabilities at this school and it has been like pulling teeth to get help for him. They are not forthcoming about the help that is available and seem to mostly ignore the bullying that takes place. They waited two years to start a 504 plan even after repeatedly being asked to.

As a middle school teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School, I am blessed to be able to educate children in a faith-filled environment. We pray before every class and all the teachers integrate the Catholic Faith into every lesson. The values of faith and knowledge are seen in the actions of all the children; all of the children are respectful and helpful to the teachers and other children. The middle school children are shining examples to the younger children and the younger children are always respectful and joyful! As a teacher, I am privileged to know my middle school students, but I also know the younger children. I know almost all of the students by name. St. Joseph is academically excellent; the curriculum goes beyond the state standards. St. Joseph is a blessed place where challenging academics and a strong faith-filled environment are seen everyday.

I have attended this school since I was two years old and wouldn’t have it any other way. The small classroom sizes force students to learn how to interact effectively with others in an interpersonal environment, which is something you can’t get at a large public school.

Unqualified teachers are routinely hired. Some longstanding teachers are qualified, but only a few remain. Turnover rates of both families and teachers are high. The administrator routinely makes promises and does not follow through, and attempts to hide issues at the school. Straight answers will not be given to valid concerns like school safety and teacher qualifications. Leadership is lacking. Kids are taught by example that integrity and honesty are not important. The school is not what it once was.