Baltimore City College

Horrible experience with child not learning to read at a third grade level

We are so happy and grateful to be members of the Barclay family. The kids are kind, the teachers are experienced and wise, and it is a caring community in a city we are proud to live in.

This is the best city school my children have went to. I plan to keep them here until we move back to the county. I feel very comfortable when I leave my children here.

This school is terrible it starts with the front office the have a terrible attitude so why would the kids have a good attitude you walk in they don’t greet you at all you sit there and they won’t say anything they must of found the rudest people to work there I hate this school nobody is nice there

I had a very uncomfortable experience with St. Francis of Assisi School, specifically involving the school nurse, Charlotte.I received a call where I was told that my 4-year-old could be viewed as a “potential problem” because of the lunches I send. This was surprising and frustrating, considering I’m simply providing food I know my child will actually eat. The school does not heat meals, and my child does not tolerate cold food well, so I’ve been doing what works for him.Referring to a 4-year-old as a “potential problem” over something like this felt inappropriate and unnecessary. The tone of the interaction came across as dismissive and lacked understanding.I followed up by emailing the Director of Admissions to address the situation, and I did not receive any acknowledgment or apology, which only added to my concern.Overall, the experience left me feeling uncomfortable and questioning whether all families are approached with the same level of patience, respect, and understanding. I hope the school takes a closer look at how concerns are communicated, especially when it involves very young children.