Whittier Elementary School

Both of my children have graduated from this school and I will miss it very much. Wonderful sense of community. The general music teacher is exceptionally strong and runs a steel band program that is one in a million. My children both enjoyed their years at Hatch and flourished. The oldest has been successful in middle school, the youngest is poised and ready. They both formed many excellent friendships that endure.

This place sucks nobody listens to teachers. I watched a kid YELL a slur and nobody said anything.

My granddaughter attended this school from 3rd-8th grades. They taught her so much and had plenty of extra curricular activities as well. She felt safe and enjoy her educational experience.

We absolutely love Alcuin. Our son has thrived in the Primary classroom, and our daughter is new to the Toddler class. Both children are happy and actually look forward to going to school! Since starting at Alcuin, my daughter has shown significant progress with her verbal skills and interest in potty training/toilet learning. It's only been a short time, but the difference in her is truly remarkable. For those considering a high-quality, Montessori education in a loving environment, look no further!

Overall my experience at this school had been great. My adult daughter attended this school and now her children attend.

My family should have left after the first red flag, but we hoped things would improve—they did not. Over time, it became clear that the teachers and administration are not adequately prepared to keep children safe or foster a genuine sense of community. I witnessed frequent yelling at students, concerning treatment of children of color, and a lack of understanding and support for students with special needs.My children often reported school days filled with movies, online videos, coloring sheets, word searches, and workbook activities, and I witnessed much of this myself while volunteering at the school. Very little hands-on or meaningful learning actually took place.The pastor provides little oversight or accountability for the administration, resulting in poor communication and inadequate care for families despite the school’s emphasis on Catholic values. While the school proudly displays its new blue ribbon, that recognition masks serious underlying issues. Don’t be misled by the appearance of success. The reality is far less impressive.Save your money and look for education outside the Archdiocese. If you ask around, you’ll find that these same problems are widespread. Families deserve far better than what this system is currently offering.