Perry Hall Elementary School

My daughter has been going to SOES since PreK3 and we have loved every single second of it up until this year. Her first grade teacher has been less than impressive and you can tell this is only a job for her. That she doesn’t actually care about how well her students are doing. We are only two months into the school year and I wish we could transfer to another teacher. The fact that she didn’t even acknowledge my daughter at the trunk or treat event this year was extremely disheartening. I sure do hope this is just a one off year and that next year is much better

I honestly used to love the school, we had been here for 3 years at least. Unfourtunately our taste soured when another student physically harmed my student and the school did 0, the board did 0 and basically we protect children with behaviors and anger issues who hurt other students. With no reprecussions.. kids with behaviors basically get away with tons. Teachers hands are tied and if you ask for help/ change its not going to happen. This year 3 seperate times my childs glasses have been messed with by others in her class, broken ive repaired twice the last time was unrepairable.. i had to pay 300 for a new pair 0 consequences for other child.. and refused to help me contact childs parent to resolve issues. Its just an overall mess. If you want your child to hate school, be miserable and be influenced by others then yup.. this is for you.

If your child needs help and support don’t let the blue ribbon award fool you. Special education here is often given by a para pro (not even a certified teacher.). Admin will spend more time hiding your child’s weakness so they don’t have to be held accountable or give any intervention. They began to read my child’s tests outloud to him so he would get As and Bs and then used his inflated grades to deny him help (despite him being 2 years behind in reading). Of course they didn’t communicate to me that he was getting assistance on his tests. It was disgusting. Principal sits in her office all day and only responds to parents if you reach out to a board or council member. I was extremely disappointed with the entire admin, counselors and special education team. I know others in special ed who have had a similar experience. They put all the kids in GT classes to try and accelerate the scores but won’t help the ones behind.

My child constantly complains of being bullied. My child has also been physically abused twice by boys. She's a girl. I've voiced my concern. Didn't offer a parent/teacher conferences or anything. They just brush it off and sweep it under the rug. We will be transferring school. My child NEVER had this problem at other schools