Haverhill Elementary School

GrandParent, With low scores, how can you be given a high star rating score ?

All of the teachers my son had at Angling were for the most part wonderful. The problem I feel is if you have a student that is below average or has any disability. The school is not well equipped to help those students, and from my experience, the leadership is not willing to take the necessary steps to set them up for success. My son has ADD and had a very hard time with executive function and focus but his grades were fairly good. He got his diagnosis in 4th grade and I wanted to have a 504 plan in place. The principal and counselor completely guided me away from doing this. I learned later that they did this not because they had his best interest in mind but it is work for them and they didn’t want to put in the effort. They assured me they would get one in place before he went to middle school which they did not. When I think back to the conversation they made me feel like I was overreacting and it wasn’t needed. I know now that regardless of grades, if your student meets the qualifications, they can and should have a plan in place. It makes me sad and angry that they really cared that little about him because it was extra work for them.

My son is finishing up one year (8th grade) as he attended during Covid. My only regret is we didn’t enroll him sooner.His teachers care deeply for him and the students, and the curriculum is excellent. Because the school is small, scholars are given the benefit of attention. Students are encouraged to excel and their strengths are really highlighted. My son really hit his stride while under the direction of the school’s excellent programming. The principal is at the door every single morning greeting the children. One day this year he wasn’t there. No other school does that. The parent involvement is high. There is a deep sense of community among the children, but also among families. What stands out to me is that people are genuine and authentic. They demonstrate faith, it’s not overwhelming and overdone. I appreciate that.With respect to cost, it is the highest value. The facility is beautiful. The building is very new, as is the equipment. It cost more to have him in daycare as an infant that it costs to give him a high end education now. Money well spent. Highly highly highly recommend.

Community, family, amazing staff, and a wonderful education makes St. Monica School an easy choice. There are inherent values, manners, and kindness taught daily that will allow children to excel for years to come. St. Monicas School is truly a blessing!If you are at all considering St. Monica School, I encourage you to give them a quick call and talk with them for a bit. The feeling of community will be understood right away!