Haigh Elementary School

My daughter had a accident and they made her sit in the office and did not feed her lunch while all the other kids was eating in the lunchroom

Transferring here from Detroit for "better resources" was the biggest mistake of my life. As an African American, I’ve found that no amount of funding justifies a culture of open hostility.The environment is exclusionary and dehumanizing. If you are not Arab or do not speak the language, you are treated as an outsider. I am frequently subjected to racial slurs in hallways and classrooms, but the most disturbing part is the administration.The staff and Principal are not ignorant; they are indifferent. They witness this behavior and choose to look the other way, effectively endorsing the harassment. Teachers here seem to be for a paycheck, not for the safety of all students.Warning: To any Black students or families considering this school—stay away. You cannot learn in "survival mode" while the people in charge refuse to protect your dignity. The resources here are not worth the cost to your mental health

There is a teacher at this school who is extremely rude to students and constantly lowers their self-esteem. I had multiple meetings with the principal and requested to have my child switched to a different teacher, but each time the principal placed the blame on my child and defended the teacher.I eventually decided to transfer my child because their mental health was at risk. When I explained this to the principal, she told me that I “can’t teach my child to run away from their problems.” That comment was extremely unprofessional and insensitive.It is clear that the principal chooses who she wants to support and who she doesn’t. Many other children were also going to the office with anxiety symptoms similar to what my child experienced.Since leaving that school, my child has been much happier and is finally able to be themselves again. The school needs to stop blaming students and start holding teachers accountable for their behavior instead of making excuses for them.

I have been a teacher at Howard for the last 8 years, and I honestly love it here! The school is truly a community. The teachers all care so much about the students and they work together to support each other seamlessly. The support staff works around the clock to provide services for students and help classroom teachers. The principal has a clear vision for the school and leads with empathy to make sure that every staff member, student and parent works together to achieve the highest outcomes possible. Every staff member takes safety very seriously and stays up to date on the latest protocols and procedures. There are also plenty of fun activities planned by the PTA and Howard committees that include Howard families into the school community. I truly love it here so much that I will be sending my son to Kindergarten at Howard in the fall!

During the time my children attended the school as toddlers and preschoolers, I loved the school, and they thrived. Because of the Montessori philosophy of education, they learned many self-help skills that allowed them to be more independent.When my children became elementary school students, I noticed a sharp decline in their academics. At first, I had hope that the multi-aged classrooms would give my children the chance to work at their current level and advance as they needed. After seeing little progress, I pulled them out. My lower elementary student (1-3) didn't recognize a lower case "g". My upper elementary student (4-6) barely knew math multiplication facts and could barely write a paragraph. After testing, I discovered they were 6 months to a year behind in multiple academic areas. They are now in public school and receiving services in order to catch up.Waste of money. Waste of time. The toddler and preschool programs are great, but stop after preschool and go somewhere for a quality education.