Grattan Elementary School

My experience at this school was like hell because in class one of the student's was sleeping and the teacher did not even notice. In the classroom we are getting yelled at and when visitors come she acts very very innocent

When I told the school that my son had been sexually assaulted by another student in his grade, they didn't seem to care. They said that we could only take him out of class, not allow him to interact with other students, or keep him away from my child. If you want your children to be safe, please don't send them to the school unattended.

Being at Harvey Milk has been such a wonderful experience for my child and family. We knew we wanted a small, inclusive school for our sensitive, neurodivergent kid. The teachers and staff are wonderful and every adult knows every child by name and their unique personalities. My kid is thriving academically, above grade level in all subjects, but most importantly they are growing into a kind and empathetic person. The civil right curriculum is introduced in age appropriate ways at each grade level. The school is diverse and accepting of all people, and bullying is not an issue. We love that it is a neighborhood school and we run into classmates at the playground, practice soccer together across the street, can have easy play dates, and know all the kids in the grade and their parents.

Frank McCoppin Elementary School was originally established in 1896 and still stands proudly today as a strong, tight-knit, community-centered school that I am proud to say both my children attended. The school fosters the importance of lifelong learning and appreciation for students of diverse backgrounds. This is reflected by the families, neighbors, and local business communities that come through to support the children's educational journey in our great city. I have a child that has completed her studies at Frank McCoppin and has moved on to a local feeder middle school at Roosevelt Middle School nearby. Her success and ability to navigate this part of her education I feel, is largely attributed to her foundation at Frank McCoppin. From the educators and administrators that give all their best...the thoughtful programming that our before/after-school care programs provide...to the employees that proudly keep our school running safely - all these experiences matter to our student experiences, and their learning outcomes. In future looking back in retrospect - my children and I will always keep Frank McCoppin Elementary as a school that is near to our hearts.

I am writing to share my experience as a former student to provide perspective on the school’s environment. During my time at Rooftop, I faced persistent bullying and social isolation due to my minority status and lack of interest in soccer. These issues escalated to physical altercations in upper school; however, reporting these incidents to the counseling department resulted in no meaningful action or support for my safety.I was unprepared for a large high school environment and struggled with depression until transitioning to an academic high school where I now thrive on the honor roll and teams. I am sharing this feedback because I continue to encounter current students through my tutoring work who face similar systemic struggles. I hope this encourages more proactive steps to ensure every student feels supported and protected.