Oakcrest Elementary School

This school has changed within the years. Twice our child has come home with injuries and no one called during the day. Then you have teachers that are punishing kids for ridiculous things and taking it off their grade and I'm not talking about talking in class. There is also been bullying against a female student. The teacher did nothing about it. Also we I never notified early as far as pictures are any events going on at the school. As soon as possible we are moving two kids from this school.

My daughter went to Sherwood Elementary from 1998 to 2001, and had a great experience. The school was old, but clean, and not run down, and dirty like it is now. I recently attended grandparents day to have lunch, and attend the book fair with my grandchild. I didn't expect lunch to be good, so no surprises there. The children served themselves hot food of their choice, not always the best choices, onto flimsy styrofoam plates, and miraculously made it to their tables with out the need of cleanup from the disgusting mop bucket full of black water in the main walkway in the cafeteria! My grandchild's kindergarten teacher is by far the greatest disappointment. The children have no desks, and no appointed seating at all. They have stations that they just migrate to, and basically do as they please. The rooms decor is rundown, and dirty. Not bright, and colorful to spark imagination, and learning. Her teacher was an ill tempered woman that sat at her table filled with "stuff" and yelled at the children that she was "Fixing to have to take away points if they didn't shut up. You are supposed to be reading not talking in reading group." I left this once loved school with tears in my eyes, and pain in my heart knowing that my grandchildren have to attend this school. What happened?!

This school is a gem. The employees work hard and take good care of the community. I am proud to be affiliated with this school and to have had my child attend.

The school is working hard at improving the school's community. I believe Holly Magee is working toward student improvements both socially and academically, and wants to see the community change in the same way. She is using her resources and energy effectively in doing so. The school recently went from an F to a C grade, and it was the combined efforts of admin and staff that saw such drastic improvements. I believe with time and energy and community involvement, the school will only continue to improve.

Dr. Keeton is a phenomenal asset to the community and school. She truly cares and invests is students academic success.

Awesome experience. Great teachers and staff who are always willing to help.