Entz Elementary School

Let the new principle know how I felt about a teacher making both of my kids cry and was given the third degree about it being my "kids reality". As far as I am concerned, no one but me (the parent) gets to dismiss "my kids reality". If I have 2 kids who have problems with the same teacher and are coming home daily crying, it's a YOU problem. Having a kid with behavioral issues is hard, but you are supposed to be professionals and HELPING my kids and not making them feel helpless.

My son is autistic and can have trouble regulating his emotions and outbursts. We moved him from a charter school (that couldn’t meet his needs) to Barbara Bush and his kindergarten teacher is Mrs. Wells. On my son’s first day Mrs. Wells put me at ease and told me “Don’t worry, We got this Mom!”. The principal, Mr. Olson, as well as the school psychologist Mrs. Lynch gave my son and I a tour of the school as well. They were very friendly and informative, and supportive. My son’s first week was a bit rocky. However, we are now at the end of week two and his behaviors are getting better everyday! Today he had an amazing day! And he is soooo proud to tell me at pick up! This school is supportive with my son’s needs. They take the time to understand him and work positively with him. They know how to engage him, motivate him and praise him. As the saying goes, “Kids do well if they can”. My son seems to be thriving here so far and this was the best choice my husband and I could have made.

Johnson used to be a great A+ school. Teachers and families stayed at Johnson. Now, teachers and long time families are leaving, due to poor leadership and closed door policies. Under the guise of "safety", parents are no longer welcome on campus. The new principal does not support teachers or families when behavior concerns are brought up (over and over again). Classrooms are no longer optimal safe learning environments and constantly interrupted by student behaviors that are not addressed under his leadership. There are no consistent and clear procedures and campus systems in place or followed. Teacher morale is poor, and more than half the staff has left in the 3 years that he has been principal.