Shaffer Elementary School

Great school overall. As is likely in any school, there are a few bad apple teachers that you have to be cautious of. As other has mentioned, PTA is definitely cliquey so it is harder as a parent to fit in when you’re not part of the “in crowd.”

We have been very happy with Shaffer! We moved to the area from CCSD, and are so grateful we did! The teachers have been exceptional, Mr. Brasher is one-of-a-kind and passionate about his work. The only negative I can think of is the PTA. It’s cliquey and nearly impossible to get information out of. It takes a bit of time to navigate around.

I went to this school through grades kindergarten- 5th Grade. When you get in trouble, the office staff treat you like you're in a military camp. Steve Soich was not meant to work in this young environment. For Special Education Team it was not helpful I did not feel ready for the next grade. Please think about your kid going to this school.

Chaos in the classroom. The teacher had difficulties to get respected. No communication between parents, teachers and hierarchy. If your kid struggles in school the teacher will help up to a certain point after she begins to yell. You discover all about your kids' problems in school at the parent/teacher conference when it's already too late. Most of the time you are guessing and hoping your kid is in good hands. What matter most is popularity and being loved. You see posters against bullying on all the walls. Why? Because bullying is everywhere. And nobody really stand against it. The kids barely have time to eat and are SO hungry after school. All is about leadership and how supportive you are for the community and the school. It's almost a competition between moms. Who will help the most? This school is a nightmare.

We have been so impressed with the staff and community at Shaffer. The teachers are well-qualified and knowledgeable. I saw intentional differentiation based on student abilities. The teachers and administration are caring and strive to know the students and parents individually. I have seen first-hand how advanced students are encouraged through more advanced concepts and skills as well as the gifted and talented program. I have also seen first-hand how teachers encourage students who are behind and tailor lessons and assignments to help them get up to speed with their peers.