Chillum Elementary School

I don't believe the school has before-care, so I'm not sure what that other commenter is referring to. Overall, the school has questionable practices in my opinion. Scores were poor last year, and it's hard to get transparent and honest information from the administration. Nearby charters have more to offer.

We've been at BHES for two years now and it's wonderful. The principal is great and sets the tone for a truly amazing group of teachers and staff. There's a highly active PTO, extra curricular activities, and a close knit community of families that all love the school and are dedicated to making everyone successful. After our first year we decided that we're not bothering to lottery in future years.

We love DCB and the community around the school. Ms Daniela is a superlative leader who has built a team around her that values student success and bringing out the best in everyone. The school has been able to retain highly effective teachers because they’re willing to sacrifice the higher pay of DCPS to stay in the warm community of DCB. We have been parents of DCB students for seven years now and can’t imagine sending our kids anywhere else. Homework is limited to reading (in both Spanish and English) which helps develop a love of learning in the kids and reflects the most recent research that worksheet type busywork isn’t effective in younger grades. My 9 year old helped fill this out, and he noted, “There is definitely no bullying, I’ve never seen anything like bullying at DCB.”

My experience at Bridges has been terrible the school lacks experienced teachers, the data collection is non existent. The supports the resources the quality of professionalism is unfortunate considering the environment and population.

hi I’m a parent coming from ridge crest elementary and I believe that this school deserves a 10/10 because my kid goes there and they love it there, whenever they come home they tell me how much fun they had and how much they learned! And one time they said that it feels like their second home.

The school has made great improvements. The teachers and the staff engage easily with parents. The communication is good enough, and the extra curricular programs the school offers make it even better. I see a lot of input from the school coordinator, I am sure there are gaps that would be covered but parents need to also do their part.My son will finish in this school next year.

My daughter has been here for three years. We have been extremely happy with our teachers and the curriculum. Ms Adriana &Jasmine are skilled teachers, it was amazing how much progress they made. Best yet our daughter is now fluent in Spanish in 1st grade!