1339 Cheshire St
Cheshire, CT 06410

The school's issues include teacher neglect, inaccurate cafeteria reports, principal negligence, favoritism among students, restroom access problems, destructive behavior, subpar food quality, and more. To improve, they should focus on teacher training, cafeteria staff accountability, strong principal leadership, classroom fairness, restroom policies, discipline management, security, conflict resolution programs, food quality, and food preparation standards. By addressing these areas, the school can create a safer, nurturing, and academically enriching environment, raising its overall rating and reputation.To address these critical issues and improve the school's overall quality, the following measures can be taken:1. **Teacher Training and Support:** Implement regular teacher training programs to enhance their skills, empathy, and commitment to student well-being.2. **Accountability for Cafeteria Staff:** Ensure cafeteria staff are held accountable for their actions and report any misbehavior accurately and promptly.3. **Stronger Principal Leadership:** Appoint capable and proactive principals who prioritize students' safety and well-being.4. **Fairness in the Classroom:** Enforce policies against favoritism and ensure that all students have equal opportunities to participate in classroom activities.5. **Restroom Policies:** Review and revise restroom policies to ensure students have timely access when needed, preventing uncomfortable situations.6. **Discipline and Behavior Management:** Develop and implement a comprehensive discipline system to address misbehavior and prevent destructive acts.7. **Security and Safety Measures:** Enhance security measures to prevent vandalism and physical harm, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.8. **Conflict Resolution Programs:** Implement programs to teach conflict resolution skills to students, reducing physical assaults and verbal abuse.9. **Cafeteria Food Quality:** Improve the quality of cafeteria food, with an emphasis on health and nutrition, to alleviate stomach discomfort.10. **Food Preparation Standards:** Enforce strict food preparation standards to prevent issues like raw fries and expired food items.By addressing these areas, the school can work toward creating a safer, more nurturing, and academically enriching environment for its students, staff, and community, ultimately raising its overall rating and reputation.Note: Teachers have humiliated students during class

My son is a freshman this year, we moved from Meriden CT. and so far he is really liking and enjoying CHS. He said in Meriden he came across drugs, kids fights, and kids becoming boyfriend and girlfriend as young as 11 yrs old. We moved to this town 1.5 yrs. Ago when my son was in Dood he said there are few kids here that are a little rude and disrespectful but not as bad as Meriden no drugs, fights, nothing like others have commented in the reviews. We are low middle class income Hispanic people and since we moved to Cheshire we have been welcomed and teachers has offered multiple times for help even after school. Luckily we are a Hispanic family that pushes hard and my son hasn't need help but it's nice to know that is there. I will continue to update this school since I have 2 other children that will be attending CHS and see how these 4 yrs turns out for my son, but so far We are loving CHS and the community.

My oldest children have graduated from Dood and I feel blessed as a mom for my children to be able to have such amazing teachers, great emotional support, and extracurricular activities offered at Dodd Middle School.