Tarrant Elementary School

Fultondale Elementary is a really great school!

Bad. I attended my child’s school a lot and I don’t like what I see.

My child came home saying that the security guard didn’t let them drink water and the teachers don’t bother keeping there patients and punish everyone in the class even when its just one student.

The front office staff does not report to work until 8 but, the school opens at 7:15. The teachers are verbally abusive . My son is afraid to ask to go to the restroom because his teacher tells his peers to “pee on yourself .” My son told his 2nd grade teacher that his ride was there to pick him up she advised him that he does not have to tell her that everyday . For some strange reason she does not feel that it’s important to know who her students get in the car with because her conversation with other adults is more important. However , I was under the impression that’s the reason the teachers were to be standing outside with their students that are car riders. This particular teacher is a dictator and not an educator! She need to go work security at a prison instead of being around children . I feel sorry for the children that don’t receive love at home because it is not present at Inglenook.

My experience at Cornerstone Schools of Alabama was deeply disappointing. Administration consistently brushed off serious concerns raised by both students and teachers. The principal openly played favorites, and I witnessed a teacher being brought to tears simply for standing up for students. Several teachers who chose to leave stated plainly that the school does not treat students like human beings.Academically, the curriculum is poorly structured. Students who leave Cornerstone and transition to public schools are often severely behind. Student voices are routinely shut down, with the exception of varsity teams, who are allowed to speak without consequence—though even then, little action is taken.Despite presenting itself as a Christian institution, the environment felt judgmental, sexist, and at times prejudiced. The values being practiced did not align with the values being preached.The only consistently positive aspect of the school is safety. Their protocols for intruders and high-stress situations are well planned and taken seriously. Unfortunately, strong safety measures cannot make up for systemic issues in leadership, academics, and student treatment.

I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to all the awesome fellow teachers I work with at St. Barnabas! We always come together and support each other and put forth 110% for the children!Go Raiders!

I truly enjoyed this school. It teaches structure and great educational values. I am now on the path to become a doctor and it all started at this great institution from preK- 5th grade. I'm not sure how it is now, but it was great in the past.