Howard Elementary School

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.

Since the new principal everything at Haigh has gone bad. No parent communication, does not respong to emails. You do not feel welcomed when entering in the office. I had some concerns with my daughter so I emailed the principal, no response! My daughter comes home almost every day complaining that she doesn't learn anything and the teachers don't listen to them. They just don't care!

Grate teachers, my son love this school

I went to Sacred Heart grade school, then switched to Dearborn public schools. In public schools, there are about half as many children per class, and they have better facilities. Sacred Heart pays teachers less, so they get the bottom of the barrel. I remember my sixth grade science teacher spending almost every class just screaming at the students. When I switched to public school, I was completely unprepared. Teachers expected me to know basic stuff I had not been taught.Please do not quash your child’s chances in life by sending them here.