Grove Park Elementary School

this school use to be a wonderful school. however this school has failed my child tremendously.The middle school is just horrible, the teachers have no control over the students, the students bully other children .The students curse out the teacher and staff. when asked to please go to class the students don't listen. I feel really bad for the teachers because they ask the students to please allow the students that want to learn let them learn and the students just become rowdy. Arlington has lost a lot of great teachers. As far as the elementary school. Its wonderful. They really care about the elementary students, But as far as that middle school. It just seems as if they don't care. I am now seeking a new middle school for my child, because he was bullied and really didn't have a great experience here. note: he attended this school while in elementary level. so isn't new to the school....

The school seem much better with the new principal. He take the time to listen to everyone and smile and welcoming everyone. The kids seem calm and happy even though it's just the beginning of the year but it's better than last year already.

This school has went down hill since the new principal took place. I see her staff intervene more than I do her. If you have a complaint she can't never be reached. Instead she will have a teacher or staff call you back to discuss your problems or concerns. They had budget cuts and had to lay off the kindergarten teacher who was more experienced and qualify , And kept someone who was less trained to care for over 30 kindergarten students. I will say it's some teachers who are there that really care about the students and will do anything to see them excell. But it's some who don't have patients for children and have a no touch rule even if a little one just wants a hug or ask a simple question. Staff are afraid to speak up and speak their mind. My daughter kindergarten teacher left in April , no documents were sent out to parents to inform them of this change. The kids runs around the classroom , destroying the classroom, hardly any work has been giving. The have fail this kindergarten class that will be graduating in June 2015. Most of the kids are not ready at all for the first grade. You have parents stepping in trying to help the assistant to keep a hold of the students. It was like a juvenile Dentention center for babies. James mosher used to be a wonderful school now it's just like a baby calverton middle. I hate it and my kid won't be returning

5 stars for my grandson’s pre-k teacher, Tocarra Frederick. He was four years old at the time, and only attended for half of the school year before we moved, but he learned a lot. By the time he entered kindergarten at a new school (which is rated 9/10), he knew so many sight-words that we was ahead of his classmates. He was also reading before his classmates. Today, he is an excellent reader, good in math, science, and other subjects, because of the foundation built with the teaching skills of Ms. Frederick.1 star for so many parents hanging in the hallway and cafeteria, seemingly doing nothing by way of support. I was shocked to see some unruly children running in the halls and no one saying anything. When I asked someone why there’s no discipline, they responded that they were fearful that the child’s parent might be around and may get angry for disciplining the child. That was weird. I hope that has changed.2 stars for the crammed driveway and street to drop off and pickup your child. It’s a mess—although the friendly attendants trying to keep it organized and flowing deserve 5 stars.

This school 1 out 10 why would anyone send their kids here? The city should close this school as well and get new staff who can manage things better.

The school size is good, and it is in a quiet neighborhood. I do believe staff are not motivated enough to encourage greatness in the students. I don't see a lot of behavior issues with students here. It is just extremely mediocre. I believe that the students would perform well with more challenges to compete, more after school activities, etc. There isn't much to write home about, concerning this school.

We've had our kids at Bnos Yisroel for ten years. I've never seen a school like it. The individualized care and the attention to each child is literally unbelievable! The methods they use to teach are so effective that my kids remember information for years after