Philbrick Elementary School

We’ve been at the Sumner two years and our very pleased, especially with the remote learning. If I could give the Sumner 4.5 stars I would (because hey no school is perfect and BPS facilities do need upgrading - though the Sumner has an amazing brand new playground). We’ve had two fabulous teachers and have been able to connect with other families. The school is large but I have never gotten the impression that it’s overcrowded. I love that the preschool classrooms are by themselves on the lower level and likewise the wraparound care for the youngest grades. I think the school and especially the parent council try hard to reach out to engage families and are especially concerned with doing so equitably, given how diverse the school is.

Esta escuela es maravillosa!!!!!! Aprender, se divierten, y comparte!

My child is being bullied & the school is purposely ignoring it. Yet chooses to punish them for their response. The principle claims to investigate but always comes back saying she found nothing. Even though there is a known problem with behavior in this classrom. I am seriously concerned for my child's well being. They are now telling me they don't think their teachers like them cause no one listens to them. No one is offering any real help. In my opinion, the staff is a smiling passive aggressive rouge group with the power to determine whether to hold themselves accountable for anything.

Terrible. The most stressful educational year thus far. There was no support with the teacher, none with the principle and no from the parent liaison. I wasn't even clear on who this person was initially.

4 year relationship with this school. Teachers are nice & caring as well as receptionist. I strongly dislike the principal though. Very uppity and only friendly to certain parents which I find unprofessional. Other complaint is that only certain parents know of everyday events at school. My child came home after school with an art project saying a few of her classmates parent's were there helping them make them. Why did I not know? Cliquey with the principal? Other than this issue the school is small and nice.

Mi hijo tiene 3 años en esa escuela y aun no veo avance. Sufrio de bullying en el primer año y no vi el gran interes de solucionar el problema hasta que tomamos medidas contra la escuela. Veo que tienen mas horas en diversion que en estudio... son muchas las faltas!

Overall great experience thus far, my son has experienced continuous academic growth and has really become part of the school culture. The school's curriculum is well rounded and focused on the whole child.