Erin Shades

There are very few teachers here that are decent. I used to go to this school, and I was supposed to get help with my work because I have ADHD and the teachers did nothing about it, so they basically let my grades slip and I failed everything. Also there is so much bullying, judgment, racism, and harassment. Even the teachers bully the students. DO NOT GO HERE

It is a good school when I went here. Good diversity and not much trouble.

It has the worst principal, Erin Traylor. My son was bitten by someone; she even did not provide an apology. she is very selfish.

The students are expected to know how to read and write proper A,B,Cs both in upper and lower cases and numbers or 1,2,3… before they even begin KG at this school. They expect students to know how to draw people, animals, things, etc. before they even begin KG. They want your children to know American history, science, social studies, math in kindergarten and in grade 1. Teacher to students ratio is 22:1 or 23:1. The teachers purposely grade the exams at CTES very strictly even in KG and in 1st grade. Students in first grade are expected to read extremely well and write multiple paragraphs with proper English grammar, spellings, vocabulary and punctuations before they can move up to the next grade.Principal and teachers at this school never listen to parents’ concerns or use parents’ advice to alter or make small changes into their rigid and extremely difficult curriculums. Kids are often bullied, made fun of and ridiculed. Most teachers purposely make learning very difficult even for the average students. They expect students to study and learn everything at home. They expect parents to teach kids how to read and write at home and to read them stories and ask questions on a nightly basis as if we don’t have jobs or other responsibilities.Teachers at CTES make their curriculums purposely, extremely difficult for students with a little bit of learning problems. May God help you if your kid(s) suffers from ADHD, anxiety or any other physical, mental or learning disabilities. My kids often come home crying cause someone said or did something mean to them. My kids hate going to school and cry every morning. Parents concerns are often neglected. We find it is not a safe place. I don’t recommend this school to anyone except to those people whose kids can multitask, are above average, super smart and who can stand up against bullies. Even though this school has an 85% minority student population, most of their teachers are white.They don’t care about diversity except as a lip service or to celebrate it as a superficial, one day event. If you’re a minority or speak a language other than English then this is not a good school for your kids. I wish someone had warned me about it before I moved into this part of town. Some teachers pretend to be sympathetic, but they really aren’t on your side. They would gladly fail your kid at the end of the year. What really upsets me is that teachers cover for one another instead of caring for the well being of our kids.

My child loves Goddard! The care and love he receives is WONDERFUL!

Our family’s experience with Steward has been transformative, and we could not be more grateful to be part of this community. Several qualities make Steward truly exceptional:Welcoming, Diverse, and Supportive Community: Steward creates numerous intentional opportunities for both new and current families to connect, build friendships, and engage in the life of the school alongside their children. The school’s core values—academic achievement, care and respect, civil discourse, individuality, innovation, and inspiration—are woven into every aspect of the student and family experience, both inside and outside the classroom.Small Class Sizes and Outstanding Teachers: Within just a few weeks of joining Steward, it seemed that nearly every teacher and staff member knew my children by name. The small class sizes allow for personalized attention and support tailored to each child’s unique learning needs. The teachers are exceptional educators who are deeply invested in the growth, well-being, and success of every student.Meeting Each Child Where They Are: Steward goes above and beyond to nurture each student’s strengths, interests, and areas for growth. The environment is both caring and challenging, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, empathy, and confidence. The school is large enough to offer extensive opportunities across academics, arts, and athletics, yet small enough to provide the individualized support and guidance students need to pursue their goals and passions.