Abess Park Elementary School

This school overall is decent. However I wish they had more cultural diversity and provide more anti bullying programs/ workshops. There needs to be more black/brown/latinos, theres not enough involvement for the parents, like RARELY. Therefore as a parent you feel left out of your childrens lives. Another factor, is the everyday tests and quizzes these kids have to complete! Seems like the school is worried about their ratings and numbers. One other factor is the teacher shortage, kids get so many teachers and the staff will move the children from one class to another like nothing, for example they change the kids homeroom teacher a lot. Seems very upsetting.

I would like to say yes when asked, "would you recommend this school", however the answer is, "no". There are no words to fully contextualize the amount of dissatisfaction my family and others have and are experiencing with the administration presently in place. The fact that positioned adults target, bully and ostracize their students, and by default their families, without consequence is disgusting. Students and families being afraid to report their legitimate concerns to others is a clear indication of concerning leadership. My child is experiencing symptoms of repeated bullying such as weight loss and lack of appetite, he no longer wants to go to school for fear of being under the administration's microscope. He repeatedly earns AB honor roll, and recently won the school spelling B, an overall great student and person. It is unquestionably an unhealthy environment and my family and I are exploring other resources at this time. Do your child a favor and research this school before taking a leap of faith. Phoebe. S

My son loved going to Waterleaf. Great neighborhood school!!!