Herbert Akins Rd Elementary

We've had a great experience at FVES. They really care about the students and put alot into making them successful.

We have been part of Lincoln Heights for 5–6 years. When we first started, the experience was great. The staff was wonderful, especially during online schooling, school events, and day-to-day interactions. Unfortunately, the last two years have been very disappointing.The staff often seem angry, disengaged, and uninterested in interacting with students. Family involvement and communication have become nearly impossible. When students struggle, there is little to no meaningful support provided. While everything may look good on paper and the required documentation is completed, the reality does not reflect that same level of care or effectiveness. I have been told multiple times they threat students on test, they will fail the grade if they don’t meet eog expectations. As a volunteer, I have seen many questionable situations. Front staff is unwelcoming and almost bothered to be there. The are not discreet with personal information and openly talk poorly about families/students. This has been extremely disappointing, and as a result, we have applied to other schools.

We absolutely recommend this school. Our kids have been here for about four years, and we’ve seen such a positive change, especially since Mr. Hackman became principal. The environment feels more supportive, organized, and welcoming.You can really tell that the teachers enjoy being there. They are respectful, engaged, and genuinely care about the kids. It also means a lot that many of them know the students personally. Mr. Hackman is present every morning, welcoming students at the door, which says a lot about the culture of the school.Academically, we’ve been very happy, but what stands out the most is the strong focus on social-emotional support. The teachers do a great job creating a safe and positive environment for the children, which is so important at this age.Our kids enjoy going to Ballentine, and we’ve had a consistently great experience.

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