Joan Martin Elementary School

I have two children at this school and we are going on our third year at the Hobart school system. This elementary school has been the best with helping my kids thrive.

It was good until my daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability. After that, she was treated differently and was even bullied by the teacher and principal. Horrible. Would never send my kids back. Relocated to a way better school district.

I love this school! My son was very shy and struggles with learning at times. Each teacher has worked hard to help find what assistance my son needed! The teachers and staff are always willing to go above and beyond for their students!

My son moved from Illinois to this school. It is his 2nd and probably last year at Joan Martin. The principle comes off very bubbly.. however the school and teachers are not trained properly. They do not deal with anything they have to put effort into. If a child has any troubles with anything, they throw them out of the class. They are completely confused on how to deal with a child with learning disabilities. And do not follow 504 plans. My son was a confident student who loved school until he went to Joan Martin. He’s beaten down to believe he’s a horrible child Bc he doesn’t finish his work on time. I left a review and they found out.. and the next day my son was suspended. (Another child was picking on him and put their hands on him.. he fought back. He was suspended.. the other child was sent back to class..) So I agree with the person who said they will pick on your child when you decide to speak up. I’d get a call almost every single day and they’d blame my child for every situation. My son has asked to be homed schooled, and says he wants to kill himself! A 3rd grader!!!!! Stay away!!!! Save your child’s happiness and mental health. Spend the extra money to send them somewhere else. This has ruined my child’s academic record. He WAS NEVER treated this way and we NEVER had this experience at his other school which was the SOUTHSIDE of Chicago. We moved for a better life and a better school. All this has done is destroyed my child mentally and put him completely behind. Unless your child is completely perfect, does not talk, and learns things the 1st time shown..they will not thrive here.

I cannot say enough good things about JM! My third grader has had excellent teachers every year!