Kindergarten Prep

My student had an amazing first year at this school but upon attending the second year there they were met with teachers who did NOT care for their personal safety with bullying, aggression and name calling from 3 students. Somehow it became our home life…our student’s fault and just not taken seriously. We were told the students and parents of students were contacted and made aware of the issues of their children. Sadly this was far from the truth. Imagine the surprise I was given as well as a parent of one of these children…being lied to. The parent contacted me specifically to inquire if their child was one of these children not treating my student right. I was shocked but relieved too to find out we in fact as parents did EXACTLY WHAT WAS NEEDED. We withdrew our very unhappy child from this school. I spoke to the assistant principal as the principal was in a county meeting. I had to ask to ask to speak to someone in administration because the woman in the office was ready to just let me walk out. She wasn’t the normal registrar btw. The main office registrar was always kind and informative. I have spoken to 6 parents of classmates and it’s terrible to hear how very intelligent great students hate school in 3rd grade. Moral of my story is be aware and hold the schools and staff accountable for your child’s safety and well being. Our student is thriving and was told at the current school that it is in fact ok to say NO to someone with bad behavior. Don’t stay silent and also report it because we do CARE.

My daughter has attended Cranberry Elementary school since kindergarten and we have loved every year she has been there. She began with an IEP for speech and she was accommodated appropriately and eventually was released from speech and is thriving now in their advance work class! If I had to ask for improvements from the school, I would say it would be in communication and school wide behavior management. Both these areas need improvement, but they have not hindered the wonderful experience she has had so far.