Talley Street Elementary School

We have two kids at Clairemont and have been really impressed with the community, principal, and the teachers. In general, I wish all schools would reduce Chromebook use. I know that is not specific to this school, so that's not a factor in my rating. That said, despite the Chromebook presence, my kids thrive and enjoy learning on paper. The art, music, and Spanish classes are wonderful additions, especially since they start at kindergarten, and when needed, both of my kids have had access to additional support. We love the walk-to-school energy; it's like a little village in the middle of a neighborhood. Adorable and so far, a good learning environment as well.

I regret enrolling my daughters here.Some of the teachers here seriously lack emotional awareness and proper communication with children who are still so young and impressionable. I don’t think they’re trained to handle sensitive kids and they clearly don’t know how to handle their own emotions. My 1st grader came home feeling overwhelmed more than once, her confidence is so low right now not because of studies, but because of the way she was spoken to. There’s a clear difference between guiding a child and passively asserting control over them.If you’re a parent who likes to stay involved, ask questions, or gently support your child during transitions, be prepared it might be seen as “too much.”My daughter’s homeroom teacher is often emotionally unavailable and dismissive. It’s like the moment your child needs kindness, you get cold professionalism instead, even they start to point out your kid ONLY. I expected warmth, support, and better training from a school that teaches such young kids especially from teachers who are shaping their confidence and emotional safety.The syllabus is okay but teachers don’t pay attention to what the kid is writing I saw my daughter’s classwork there were errors but still it was marked as good job. Seems like teachers here just want to get rid of their tasks asap. Unfortunately, I’m now looking for other options.As a parent to parents reading this - please don’t get your kids enrolled here if their emotional wellbeing is your top priority.

STM balances rigorous academics with a supportive community. STM invests in the formation of the whole student—mind, body, and spirit. Through a broad array of academic, curricular, artistic, and athletic programs, students are challenged to discover their God-given gifts. We are thankful for the dedicated teachers who have made our children feel welcomed and safe.

We LOVE Glennwood! The teachers are so incredibly supportive, and the family engagement in this community is outstanding. The school is small and intimate, so every child is known by every staff person. Glennwood staff will support your child and give them every tool needed to succeed. The ideal elementary experience!