James Ellis School

Coming from a former student (Who is now at Oak Manor and wishing to go back to Howard), I can say that this school is pretty great. although, yes, the kids of teachers don't get in trouble as often and it somewhat DOES rely on social groups, the staff was very fun, hardworking, and helpful. I'll admit that my second grade experience wasn't the best, but that's just because of my opinion of the teacher. Third grade was awesome as long as you got Mr.Todd as your homeroom teacher, Fourth was a bit... rough. I liked my Homeroom but the switching teacher was very condescending and talked down to us quite a bit. I absolutely loved fifth grade, Mrs. Bowser was the best teacher I've ever had and I hope your child gets to be in her fifth grade class. I learned A LOT from this school both academically and behaviorally and I wish that I could go back at least to visit my old teachers and friends in the lower grades. Also, bullying rarely occurs at this school, so there's no need to be worried about that! But back to the "Social Groups" thing. It is sadly kind of true, if you're not in one of the five main cliques you're pretty much unappreciated. From,An Oak Manor student who wants to go back to Howard.