Ashland Elementary School

This has to be one of the worst schools in the state. I have 2 step sons in this school, both who have not made the grades this year to be moved on to the next grade. However, the older one, who has an IEP (a plan to deal with educating him as he has behavior, mental and psychological issues) and failed kindergarten, is in the 6th grade and even with his year end average for ALL classes being "D"s they are saying that he should be moved on to the 7th grade. When I spoke to his teachers and the school to find out why a student who has made no effort to get good grades is being passed to the next grade I was told that "Because he has an IEP his grades don't matter". So my almost 13 year old step son who should be going into the 8th grade, and is on a 4th grade reading and math level is being recommended to pass to the 7th grade by this school. The younger one is in the 4th grade, has made the same kind of grades and they are wanting to pass him, even though he is just now on a 3.1 (first part of the 3rd grade year) with his math and reading. The younger one does not have an IEP. I am at a loss as to why a school would pass children with "D"s and "F"s on to the next grade.

I went to this school when I was a child , I was picked on from 1st grade until I left to go to 5th grade the teachers dont care they turned their heads they knew I was being picked on and didnt care if you dont have money to throw at them they dont care what happens to you.

I am a parent of 5 children that have gone to this school for years. I love this school. The teacherd are awsome. My children have been blessed to have had some wonderful teachers.

I sent my child to this school for a short period of time and was not impressed at all. I agree with the other parent about how bad this school system is. The county is very poor as is the school system. They rate a 3 out of 10 and I believe the state should step in and do something about this. I have moved from this district and seen a vast improvement in my child's grades. I do not recommend this school system by any means. The teachers might be nice but that will not get my child anywhere in life. I am so glad he no longer is in this district. I would think twice before putting my child into this school. The a/c doesn't work half the time and the place is very dirty.