Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School

Both of my children love Miss Lorie and the staff. I love that my kids are in a true Montessori environment whether in the classroom or exploring nature. The kids get plenty of active play time so that they can be at their best when it is time to learn. The classrooms are so alive and inviting.

I have enjoyed watching our 3 year old grow during her first year at IC preschool! We are very fortunate to have a school like IC where our children can grow academically, spiritually, and socially. The teachers are wonderful and truly care about their students. IC is affordable, safe, and has incredible community support.

I want to share my honest experience with St. Peter’s School in hopes it will help other parents make informed decisions.First, my daughter was told by her 5th-grade teacher to change her shorts because they were considered “too short.” However, the shorts were 4 inches in length and entirely appropriate for school. I had to go to the school and bring her a new pair of bottoms, which I felt was unnecessary and unfair. Some of the girls didn’t even have appropriate length shorts.Second, the quality of the school lunches is concerning. After eating a sloppy joe at school, my daughter came home sick and ended up with a stomach bug that kept her out for a week. She told me the sloppy joes were what made her feel ill. A friend of mine who works in the cafeteria mentioned that the ground beef they use sometimes comes from a can or a bag, which raises concerns about food safety and nutrition.Another issue is the lack of diversity at the school. There are very few Black, Hispanic, or Asian students and teachers. In today’s society, diversity and representation are important, and it’s disappointing to see such limited inclusiveness at St. Peter’s.While the academics at the school are decent, the way the school presents itself to the public does not fully reflect what actually happens behind the scenes. I encourage other parents to ask questions and look deeper before enrolling their children here.Please consider this carefully when choosing a school for your child.