P.D. Chatterton Middle School

Hello, Current parent i would not recommend Hazel park district at all every day there are new policies being put into place without it being documented they target students from a certain demographic they force kids to play with each other supporting emotional distress on kids what they say goes because its their district and they can do as please constantly having to advocate for my child to be treated as a human being nothing gets done admin over steps their boundaries getting in kids faces yelling at them in order to get anything done you have to contact super which even then that does nothing.. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS DISTRICT THEY HAVE THEIR GOOGLE REVIEWS OFF FOR A REASON I WILL BE PULLING MY CHILD FROM THIS DISTRICT BEFORE IT ESCALATES!!!!! THEY DONT SUPPORT YOUR CHILDS NEEDS JUST WHAT THEY THINK YOU WANT TO HEAR AND THEY ARE A FAMILY IN CHARGE OF HIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS RESEARCH HAZEL PARK!!!

My little cousins and my son go here, soon my younger son will too in the fall and in a few years my youngest will too. The teachers really care about education and it's clear it's not about the paycheck. My son is already reading above the average level for a first grader and I firmly believe it's because of his teacher. The principal is amazing too, the kids love him.

Throughout the entire school year, parents were only allowed inside the building twice. As a parent, I would like more opportunities to become familiar with the environment where my children spend so much of their time. The school is always doing things for money but I’m not putting money into a place that I haven’t seen their bathroom or a tour of the library or anything for that matter Lunchtime feels rushed, and on the playground my children have repeatedly reported being physically harmed by other students with little to no intervention. They come home almost daily sharing that they were assaulted by a peer, yet no action was taken.Transportation and pickup have also been challenging. On one occasion, when I accidentally blocked the driveway slightly, the bus driver responded by yelling, waving her hands aggressively, and honking excessively. Respectful communication should always be the standard. Additionally, the staff member with black hair who manages the front of the pickup line is consistently yelling at both parents and students, which creates an unwelcoming environment.I am also concerned with communication from the nurse’s office. My children have visited the nurse without me being notified. Regardless of whether the issue is minor, I need to be informed of any situation involving their health, especially since their full medical history is not on file.Overall, I feel there needs to be greater transparency, respect, and accountability within the school community. As a parent, I expect a safe, respectful, and communicative environment for my children, and I hope improvements are made moving forward.