Jefferson High School

My child is in preschool at Edgewater and I am so impressed with the amount of Spanish she is learning. She loves going to school! Her teachers are welcoming, caring, respectful, and always prepared.

They are quick to jump to conclusions when it comes to under performing students. Quick to call social services. They were even deceptive in making the report per the social worker herself. They defend their incompetent teachers and victim blame the students. They don't have any kind of behavioral or emotional programs or alternative learning when it comes to the emotional needs of the children. They bully the students and they are quick to cover their tracks and defend each other’s actions at the expense of the children. There’s a reason they have Some of the lowest test Scores in the State.

this school sucks, I need my daughter and son to go to a school that they will actually learn above and beyond and somewhere where there isn't a bunch of bad lil kids that bully.

We love Colfax Elementary! I had 2 kids complete kindergarten through 5th grade there, who continue to excel in middle and high school thanks to the foundations taught at Colfax. Currently, I have kids in ECE and 1st grade at Colfax. The level of education is exceptional. The teachers are heavily invested and care about the whole child experience. The rest of the staff is top notch, caring for my kids like their own. But my favorite part of Colfax is the community, a strong sense of belonging as soon as you walk up to the school.

If you care about your child's education, then do not go to this school. No grades, no real guidance, no discipline, no structure and no motivation geared towards actual education. It does not hold kids accountable, does not teach responsibility and does not set kids up for success.

Wonderful school and community. My kids have been at SPPS for over a year now and the community and experience just gets better and better. The teachers are experienced and caring, the staff/admin truly cares about your children. My children are learning and have a stronger mastery of their subjects than friends with kids at other schools. I have been so happy to have people in our corner at SPPS who are keeping our best interests in mind. Also, there are many opportunities to build a strong network of friends as a parent. There are many volunteer opportunities and other parents really go the extra mile to get to know one another and invite kids to parties and events. This community seems to be in a renaissance and truly it feels more and more fun to be a part of it. I will say that the more you put in the more you will get out. I have taken the time to volunteer and talk with people and it has paid many dividends for our family. Couldn’t recommend this school more!

I've had my kids here since they were both 2 years old. It has been a rich and loving experience for all of us. The teachers are attentive, and the curriculum is wonderful. They will be more than prepared to go on to private/college prep education in high school. My kids never complain about school. They love it and have a wonderful circle of friends and support here. The safety here is also huge for us. They have a well-skilled security team, everything is locked and guarded, and students are well protected.