Ben L Smith High School

I have nothing but positive things to say about my Alderman Bear Family! My children are learning so many new things. They have truly advanced and matured this school year. I love their teachers, everyone is real supportive. I don't have anything negative to say about this school as of yet. Parent of Kindergartener and Pre-K student.

I previously worked at Foust and, unfortunately, found the experience deeply concerning. Staff morale was notably low, and there was a general lack of support and respect both among colleagues and between staff and students. Leadership appeared disconnected from the student body, often unaware of individual children's needs or even their names.One incident that stood out involved a student who experienced a personal accident and was not provided any assistance by the administration. The child remained in soiled clothing for the remainder of the day, which I believe reflected a lack of empathy and proper protocols.The overall environment was marked by staff burnout, which negatively impacted both instruction and student engagement. Additionally, the curriculum did not align well with age-appropriate standards and was not effectively designed to promote learning and development.Based on my experience, I would recommend exploring alternative educational options that prioritize student wellbeing and a supportive school culture.

This is one of the best schools I been in

Its a nice school with a lot of activities.

My son is in the 4th grade here and has been with this school since kindergarten. He loves this school so much that even after moving, he wanted to continue at Pilot. I love that it is a neighborhood school and the community is very diverse. They are big on family engagement. They are very communicative and the staff has been great. I love the principal! There are some teachers who were not great but the good ones make up for it. The facilities could use some updating and resources have seemed to be lacking a bit but they definitely make great efforts for each child to feel safe and respected.