Douglas Elementary

My Childs teacher is absolutely amazing I cannot say enough good things about her. the admin staff how ever is so incredibly rude if you need help with anything no you don't she only has time to tell you how much your bothering her.

It breaks my heart to write this review. Our time at Joyner has stretched over many years. Joyner used to be a great school, very community oriented, warm, welcoming, and fun. My older child had a fantastic time there. But this isn’t the case anymore. A few years ago some redistricting occurred which brought in a large group of new kids. These kids have needs which clearly cannot/are not being met at Joyner. There are almost daily fights, angry and violent outbursts directed at staff and students, scary behavioral meltdowns - sometimes leading to EMS being called, horrible curse words are screamed during these events, fire alarms being pulled by students, etc. Most of the staff’s time and energy is spent dealing with this. At this point my child is mostly bored, working at a much lower level than her ability. She is doing a large amount of busy work which she believes is meant to keep kids occupied while the teachers deal with other situations. She is irritated, anxious, and sometimes afraid of the outbursts. The teachers are trying their best to deal with it. The resources are limited and the entire situation is sad. We are glad we got to be a part of Joyner at its best, but if we had to start now we would look for something different.

We had high hopes for Saint Timothy’s, but unfortunately, our experience has been mixed at best. The school has been drifting in a more liberal direction, which may not align with every family’s values. While there are some genuinely passionate teachers who care deeply about their students, the quality across the board is inconsistent. Each grade seems to have at least one teacher who is disinterested, overly authoritative, or simply not invested in teaching—more focused on control than growth.Math in the middle school is especially concerning. The curriculum feels disorganized and uninspired, and there’s little evidence of differentiation for students at different levels. There’s a particular emphasis on rigidity over learning, which makes it hard for students to thrive.

No support for students who dont fit into the traditional box.