Janie Darr Elementary School

I have twins at Bellview, one with autism. The communication between teacher and parent could not be better. If you send an email, they respond the same day, even weekends and after school. Same goes for the Vice Principal and Head Principal, emails and calls returned promptly. They teach core curriculum as well as help them build exceptional character. Monday mornings in the "blast off" the principal introduces a character word, explains the meaning and encourages kiddos to utilize that attribute. The counselor challenges them weekly with a "mission", again to improve and teach solid character. The Vice Principal is exceptional. She deals with the children on a compassionate level, has a grad degree in counseling and is easy to communicate with. She and the head principal make a dynamic duo and are an amazing example of teamwork for the children to learn from. The resourse teacher understands the complex mind of a special needs child. She takes time to teach in a way that each one can learn. The nurse tends to the children as if they were her own. The secretaries know the kids by name, always smiling and helpful! The cafeteria staff is exceptional. Love this school.

Our experience with the teachers and staff was good with the exception of one. The second grade teacher from a few years back was an absolute bully to children. It’s amazing that God allowed her to be around them at all, much less have her own. The school also takes issue with very minor offenses and that is stressful for the parent and child.

What a wonderful! Beautiful amazing car coordination. Very caring and inclusive. And excellent curriculum and learning. Good class sizes.