River City Science Academy Elementary

Southside Estates was an absolute wonderful experience for my son, Chandler Townsend. Teachers, extended day, janitor - all staff was amazing. Nothing bad to say at all.

I had to complete an anti-bullying form as a result of my child facing racism from other students, but unfortunately, they were not treated seriously, and no action was taken. This marks the fourth instance of bullying, and it feels like the school merely pretends to care. To my dismay, I received another call today regarding an incident involving my daughter. She has attended multiple schools without encountering such problems before. I've never witnessed a school downplaying racism the way this one has. I am no longer willing to provide them with chances to address this issue, and I feel compelled to publicly express my dissatisfaction. It's essential for parents to consider alternative options for their children. I am committed to pursuing this matter further with the board of education.

Holiday Hill is a special school. It is a gifted and academically talented leadership school. The tenured teachers care about their students and challenge them to be leaders in and out of the classroom. Students enjoy fun learning opportunities. It also offers a special Pride program for students with disabilities. The school is nestled in the gem of a neighborhood that is warm and welcoming. There is a very active PTA that focuses on family engagement and sponsors fun activities for families and students. Both my children love Holiday Hill and I’m grateful for such an amazing school community.

Worst mistake letting my kids go to this school. First year in a private school and I really should have done my research. They make a really good impression don’t be fooled. First thing is kids can make threats like bring a gun to school or kill somebody and act like it is no big deal, they discriminated against my son the time he was there, one student could do something and if my kid did it he got in trouble but not the other student. This is far from a Christian School, my son got a referral for saying “damn” but he walks into the office and one of the employees says “damn” they call my kids a lier when they try to tell me something “why are you lying” let my kids speak. They have students watching the staff’s kids, pulling them out of class giving them extra credit for it how is that a school for education?? It’s not. ONLY good thing I can say about this school is Mrs Rouse VPK she was amazing with my son he learned so much with her, Mrs Tarver 8th grade she was the best to my oldest one, and Mr. Jarradd he was that teacher my kids could go to him for anything and he listened and never judged