William H. Lehman Elementary School

My son was there from kinder all the way thru 5th grade. We went thru 2 principals & various teachers. Overall a good experience with the exception of the PE teacher Ms. Wilson who teaches as if it was boot camp. She doesn't think that not every kid is athletic nor that is an elementary school without any sports. It's merely physical education.In 6 years, I had to talk to the principal at the time regarding the way that she carries out the class.

The school is great for special needs children. The social-emotional support along with the new principal's effort to engage families to attend the school is great. The art and music teacher are amazing. I cannot say the same about the elementary PE teacher or spanish teacher. My child felt targeted by the PE teacher. She doesn't show them any effective ways to get better at physical education. The spanish teacher literally gets to teach them from 1st to 5th grade, and my child did NOT learn anything. The spanish teacher needs to go!

Mostly inexperienced teachers with subpar qualifications. Expect a high turnover. New teachers are rarely better than the ones they are replacing. The administration (Herrera and her son ) are always looking for a lower-cost employee. No degree, OK! No English, OK! No manners, OK!Administration is unresponsive when it comes to dealing with any parent complaint/issue.Cafeteria is not air-conditioned. Your kids should be prepared to sweat!!! Bathroom conditions are deplorable, and should probably be reviewed by a building inspector and by DCF. This used to be a daycare so the stalls are build for toddlers. Any kids over 6 doesn't fit in the stalls!The religious education is practically no-existent. No clubs or art, music, languages. Only sports are Basketball and Cheerleading.Pros: Office staff (Ms. Flor and Ms. Dittmar are kind are caring), and the school has a nice open playground.

The worst school I have attended to so far. So bad, I had to switch year due to the blatant bullying, not by the students but by the teachers. I was in a horrible mental state, and instead of the school practicing what they preach (to love students) they said I was committing sins. All the teachers have superiority complex. They abuse their power and punish you like an adult, although your brain is still developing. DO NOT GO HERE! After I switched I was happy and thriving.