Cherokee Elementary School

We need to improve on our PBIS system, which is suppose to encourage more positive behavior from our students.

Good, have little contact with school, grand child attends school, but called when ill for us to pick him up. Our experience with school is great.

My son attends Rosenthal Elementary as a kindergartener. I could not be more pleased. His teacher ( and the Teacher's aide)keeps me abreast of everything going on with my son, and I feel as if she truly cares.

Academics are way behind the public schools by as much as 3 grade levels. The school begins declining in most all areas by junior high and high school here is not a good choice!

My child has attended this school since grade 2 . This is his 5th year. I am struggling to get though it with him. I keep telling him to stick it out. I PRAY that I am not hurting him by insisting that he does stay. In the beginning it was great. The low student teacher ratio was a blessing as my child feels more comfortable like that. After this school decided to join the lottery program it has been all downhill from there. All of the original classmates are gone, more disciplinary problems have arose, the bullying has become part of his everyday life at school. I can honestly say I am counting down the day's until May 22nd......We are looking forward to moving on and wish this school the best.

I have two daughters who have attended this school since second and kindergarten, respectively. They love this school! Every time we have had any difficulty, the teachers and administration has listened to our concerns and tried to make accommodations. Even though my child has an attention problem, she's learning and developing well with the compassionate guidance of the teachers and other caring staff. My girls love receiving a well-rounded education, with art, music, and religion. As Catholics, we are glad to see them learning about their faith, and ways that they can integrate their faith into their daily lives. Beyond the excellent academics and extracurricular activities, the parents, children, and teachers form a wonderful community. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking to invest in their child's future.Sincerely,Happy OLPS mom

Phoenix was our only option at the time for a good education. We were thrilled when both of my children were accepted, We had a great experience the first year with the teachers however there is a huge lack of funding. There was no school nurse and the counselor at the time was more interested in climbing up than her current job title. I felt no support when my child was having panic attacks (due to the high pressure to be perfect). Absences were mocked the second year even when my child had to have an operation. The second year was beyond rough to say the least, The teachers belittled mine and others (I have the notes and text messages to prove it). Not to mention unless you were a favorite of the front desk they treated you less than kindly. I am absolutely not saying this school is not for your child ... they may thrive in this environment. Mine I felt as if their "petals wilted everyday". I work with children everyday and inspire them to achieve on their level, etc. All the best in your decision!