Alternative Solutions for Youth

I am a parent, I am so upset with my son first year of big boy school. My son is autistic and this year was the worse school year! He did not receive proper therapy that is stated in his IEP, wasn’t notified about this til the middle almost end of school year. I never spoke with the head person of special education, he never responding back to me. I also asked about a promotion for pre-K 3 they stated his last day is this Wednesday because pre-K 4 is having a promotion Thursday and it’s nowhere for him to go in the school! Like I was looking forward to atleast a ceremony like every other school did for my son but no it’s nothing. I’m hurt and upset and he will not be returning next year!

This is one of the hidden gems in SE DC. I like the staff. The students are respectful. This is a great school

This school is amazing for all types of students, the teachers give all of support to students when they are confused with something, so overall I suggest you sent your child here so they will have the support they need.

I am a parent of a PK3 student. My husband and I could not be more pleased with Payne Elementary. The teachers are warm, engaging and professional. We are so impressed with the curriculum - my son's class has specialized weekly instruction in science and Spanish. Even at the early childhood education level, the students have access to enrichment activities in the after school program - this fall, the activities were soccer and "Joy of Motion" (yoga and dance). We are excited for our younger son to start at this school in a few years if he is able to get a space through the lottery!

they care for your kid my kid has been going here for 5 years and he love it

I have had three grandchildren graduate from pre-K thru grade 5. 5 more still attend and will graduate from this school all are academically above grade level

This school was not great for me. The principal yelled at me, the teachers yelled at me, the class is easy to make friends, but they wont be quiet. To be honest, I'm not recommending this school to ANYONE