Park Forest Elementary School

This school is very passionate about all parents who are concerned about there children

The principal, Shayla Hollins lack compassion. Her attitude is horrible as a professional, that deals with children. Be prepared to get an attitude if you’re pressing her about your own child and the way they supervise the kids. Everything is downplayed. I hate that I can’t send my child to a school that we pay taxes too! Horrible experience. So happy he’s not there and it did not even last 5 months. At his new school, in one week…I got the order and connection I needed as a parent. Love his new school. If we had 5 more kids they’d never step foot in this school.

If you're child has a disability that has not been diagnosed yet, I recommend not sending them here. We were told the school would work with us while we were waiting for a diagnosis, but this is not true. He's 5 and got suspended after attending for less than a month. They just look at him as any other "troublemaker" instead of viewing it as something he can't control. When asking about these things, the principal wanted to talk about numbers and statistics rather than what we can do to help the individual child. She said until he has a diagnosis there's nothing they will do, even though we were told different in the beginning. Considering they are a failing school, it seems that bringing up statistics is a moot point, especially when we're calling trying to discuss the issues with our child.

This is a wonderful inclusive and diverse school. We have loved our time at STM.

This is a fantastic little gem of a school. All of the staff will get to know your child. It truly is a special place. I have 3 children at the school, and all of them love it. Very Christ centered Institution with great teachers. Putting our children here is the best decision we ever made.