Forest Park Elementary School

Having both my kids at Patterson for the last three years, I've seen how the teachers there really help them grow. I love this school which cares a lot not only about students' learning, but also their emotions and feelings. My older kid used to really hate going to school and would often end up in tears during preschool. But ever since starting at Patterson, things have totally turned around. The teachers there really looked out for her and always encouraged my child to express herself confidently. The vibe at Patterson has not only helped my kid academically but has also given her a major boost in self-esteem.Moreover, the school offers a diverse range of enrichment programs which are all led by Patterson teachers. From arts and crafts to dance and movement, debate, drama, coding, band, recorder, and more. Thanks to their enthusiasm, my kids have the opportunity to explore various activities and discover their passions. Ms. Dil (new principal), has brought about a lot of positive changes since she joined in 2022. She's super friendly and easy to approach. You can catch her walking around the campus, helping out kids and chatting with parents. Classrooms have been transformed into awesome maker spaces, flex rooms, and sensory areas, giving students even more cool stuff to explore and learn from.PTA also does a great job working with the school, putting together fun activities like bedtime story nights, fall and winter festivals, celebrations for the school's 65th anniversary, and even free art clubs for students. They're all about building a supportive vibe within the school. Patterson's been awesome for my kids, and I totally recommend it to parents looking for a school that's nurturing and academically challenging!

In my experience, students at this school feel unexcited about what they're learning. In my experience, teachers at this school are disrespectful, unsupportive, and demotivate their students to learn. In my experience, this school doesn't support students' mental health and emotional well-being. This school doesn't provide students with disabilities the support and accommodations they require. In my experience, this school provides an environment unsafe from violence, discrimination, and harsh punishment. In my experience, the school unwelcomes and excludes families as partners in their children's learning.

Ardenwood elementary seem to be run by a for lack of a better word deceptive administration. The sanitation of the school also seem to be sub-standard snd likely to put our childrens health at risk. I urge all other parents to be weary of these issues.

I have two kids. One has been attending Challenger since 3rd grade and has now graduated, and the other has been there all his life. The first child got a great foundation, which helped in high school. The foundation helped getting admission into one of the greatest colleges in the U.S. My second child is in 5th grade and is doing very good in the class. The teachers are very supportive. As you progress, teachers get stricter every grade. The homework is manageable. I was happy with my decision to go the Challenger.