7487 Broken Staff
Columbia, MD 21045

My son has a physical disability and extensive medical care. The nurses, guidance counselor, teacher, school staff and leadership have all been flexible in his schedule and make up work, empathic, solution oriented, and encourage the love of learning. My child is in all honors and GT classes and they help him flourish. He absolutely loves going to AH. He refuses special treatment and feels normal there. The students are also very kind and thoughtful kids.

I had a family that was struggling with her child to get Support from the teacher. They are careless about the disable child and we are really disappointed. So sad they only do this as a job (money) no because a professional or caring job. So sad :( God help us. Que lastima que los niños discapacitados no los atienden con amor ni compasión.

Great staff, teachers, and community!We're in our last year here, and the school has been nothing short of amazing every step of the way.There is so much great stuff going on here - from the movie nights, Watch Dogs, RockTV, concerts, and - as mentioned in another review - the musical. Seriously, how many elementary schools in the county do a musical? Here they put it on with two separate casts... and it's *really* good!! It's heartbreaking to see that someone did not have a positive experience at CRES. I hope they can find what they are looking for.

As an 8th grader who has been here since 6th grade, this school is terrible. There are a few good teachers that will help you and will make sure you succeed while getting an education without straight up giving answers, and give you a chance to participate. But for the majority of teachers, they only care to go over things once to get the unit over with and will love to get you in trouble at home and in school. Most of these teachers are the same ones who beg you to ask questions, but when you do they make you feel stupid by saying stuff like “an elementary schooler knows this” or they directly get angry with you. Admin do not stop fights, the teachers do. Did I mention that out of every fight there has been so far at least 1 were with special needs kids and only 1 person has been suspended TOTAL? We also have an outdated behavioral reward system that is barely in effect anymore. One of the counselors will call your parents even if you specifically say not to, despite the fact that they only are allowed to do so when given permission and when someone’s safety is in danger. There’s constant fights and drama, teachers get cussed out or cuss out students for no real reason, terrible environment, etc. The admin are so useless now honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if a student only got ISS (in school suspension) for 1 day for literal assault on a teacher/adult, I’ve seen this happen before as well. Honestly, the teachers who try to make a change are amazing at not only teaching, but being a counselor too. They give educational advice and emotional support.