Andover Elementary School

It’s a good school over all. My daughter is very smart has top 8% in the nation and they can’t accommodate her with a gifted teacher

I was so excited for my child to start this school only for me to have to pull them out after a few weeks. I have a *very very* well behaved child that also excels in school. With that said…ugh…Recess was almost non-existent, no talking in class, no talking in the hallway, no talking at lunch. There was very little fun or socialization to be had. Recess when not skipped lasted all of 10 min or so because the teacher didn’t want to be outside. There is no play equipment for older kids.My daughter tipped her chair back on two legs and the teacher told her she had to sit on the wall at recess. She has *never* gotten in trouble at school and this crushed her. She started have anxiety attacks at home and during the day at school. I later found out that she was being ignored and mistreated daily by her teacher. (Who ended up leaving the school a month after starting). The kids were given no study materials for tests. All of the children were failing their tests with my child having the highest failing grades. I asked for resources and was told there were none.Besides the bad teacher, I had rude and cold interactions with several of the staff…I’m pretty bubbly and didn’t understand this. My husband had the same experience. I saw the red flags at the open house when the principal was standing at a distance trying not to talk to parents. I ended up pulling my daughter out a few weeks in. She was so stressed and I could see her little light dimming. I was not rude or confrontational with anyone at that school— I was met with an attitude at the front desk upon leaving. I would not recommend this place to a single person. It’s like a military school. I hope they find a great leader for the school—it has a lot of potential.

My son‘s teacher was great. My only issue with the school is the principal and his staff. They don’t care about the mental health and well-being of the kids. Ever response back in a meeting was simply catered and tailored around testing. These kids have a lot of pressure on them as it is to perform for these exams. At the end of the year Mr. longhouse is not fit to run school. Sometimes people in higher positions need to take a step back and maybe think about doing something else in education. Being a principal, you should have certain characteristics such as caring, understanding, and sympathy. Unfortunately, he lacks all three. I would not recommend my child going to this school.

My child has been in this school since Pre-K and I am so Thankful for all the wonderful opportunities my child has had with having an I.E.P and all the help that he has gotten throughout the years. Great teachers, staff and each year they try to come up with different methods to make the school safer for our Childrens and the car line to go by faster. I highly recommend this school to every parent in Orange County.

This school is wonderful. The school is so Godly. The students and teachers are really nice and friendly. Would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a Godly environment for your kids.