Parkside Elementary School

Amazing. There is so much learning in (AC) and there is a lot of growth. I recommend Parkside to everyone.

They include a diverse community of amazing people and a community.

Having two children who go to this school I can honestly say I'm appalled by how left leaning this place can be. A number of cases have come up of my children, who are "white" being singled out by teachers as well as other students. Also having opposing opinions (which are not school appropriate) thrust upon them. I look forward to the school year being over as I can put my children in a healthier environment. Favoritism runs the roost at this school. And certain other parents could learn some manners.

This school is better than average for a public school, but that is only because of the teachers. The administration is not favorable overall, especially the school counselor. There is a serious lack of awareness of what elementary students need from a school counselor at this school. There has also been a steady decline in parental involvement over the past 3-4 years, likely due to the type of families that are moving into the district. Overall I would hesitate to send my children to Parkside because of the degradation of involvement from parents and unfavorable administration.

This is our 2nd year at Parkside Elementary. My kids are in 1st and 3rd grade. I was impressed with how well my child learned to read by the end of his Kindergarten year. Parkside has Accelerated Math and Reading programs. My child in 3rd grade also has Mrs. Watts. I'm excited to see how much my son learns his year, she is an excellent teacher. I appreciate the 2 free after school programs "Jump Thumpers" (jump roping), and an exercise program. I think Jump Thumpers was $5, but that is just the cost of the jump rope, and the trophy they get to keep. Excellent School!! We will miss it, when we move.