Briarcliff Elementary

My daughter joined this school 2 years ago, when she was at the first grade. She loves the teachers and the school itself. Very safe place. She needed to take ESL classes (English as a second language) which was very efficient for her. Lot of activities with the parents, PTA is doing a good job there. Happy to have my kids attending this school.

This school has been nothing but AMAZING! Everyone is so nice and welcoming! My children love this school. It is very special to know the teachers know and welcome the kids with smile on their faces.

We are now in my daughter's second year at Farmington Woods, where she has attended kindergarten and is now in first grade. Overall, we have had a great experience. First, I want to highlight the positives—this may be the most important indicator of a good school for me: my daughter genuinely loves going to school every day. She is excited in the mornings at drop-off and equally enthusiastic at pick-up as she shares stories about her day. As a parent, it's wonderful to see her so engaged. She also adores her teachers and insists on visiting her teacher from last year during every family school event. I appreciate her teachers as well and can see that they genuinely care about their work.The school emphasizes community values, which I value greatly. However, my daughter has faced challenges with learning, particularly in reading and spelling. Her teachers have been proactive in intervening, creating a plan, and maintaining communication with me to ensure she receives the support she needs. I am extremely grateful for their efforts.My experience with communication from staff and teachers at the school has been inconsistent, which is why I rated it a 4 out of 5. I rated the Special Education services a 3 out of 5. My daughter has struggled with speech, and her kindergarten teachers recognized this early, suggesting an evaluation for speech therapy. Unfortunately, there was a delay due to a new speech therapist transitioning into the role, so she didn’t start therapy until the last month of the school year.As we enter the second year, I have received no communication from the speech therapist, which is concerning. This lack of communication creates a disconnect and makes me feel unaware of the support my child is receiving. I don’t think it's a matter of the therapist's ability or care; rather, it seems to stem from poor communication and possible staffing issues. Overall, the positives at Farmington Woods Magnet Elementary outweigh the negatives, and we’re happy to be here.

This school has provided an outstanding experience for my child . The combination of a welcoming and supportive community, engaging and well-rounded curriculum, strong emphasis on social-emotional development, and a robust physical education program have all contributed to my child’s growth both academically and personally. The school’s commitment to clear communication and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment makes it an excellent choice for parents who value a balanced approach to education. I’m confident that Northwoods is setting a solid foundation for my child’s future success, and I highly recommend it to other families.

We have seen this school go from a 6 rating to a 9 rating and it has been a fantastic experience. My son loves the school and his teacher, and there is a lot of parent involvement. He only has 15 kids in his class which is a great size and we have become friends with the parents of some of his classmates. The principal, Mrs Lovett, is extremely hardworking and very accessible. We love the year-round schedule, and all the kids seem to be really thriving. This school has definitely changed my opinion about public school, that is for sure! I really don't have much to complain about and we are very thankful our son can attend Laurel Park.