James J. Ferris High School

Currently, my son is in the Pre-K 4 class at PS 3, and we are very satisfied with the facility itself, school staff, learning process, and teachers’ approach. I would definitely recommend the school to others.

Generally we were happy at this school for the 3 years we attended. However, the school’s mostly computer based assignments were really problematic in my view. Likely a JCPS-wide issue. Most of the teachers we had were great, bar one who generally just seemed checked out and done with teaching. Hands off, kids graded their own work. 504s are only followed when parents pressure the school. The principal is ok, perhaps a bit ineffective. The community is fantastic, and the PTO is really involved.

Esta escuela es pésima, cuando inscribí a mi hijo me hicieron dar 500 dólares en garantía, jamás se me devolvió , saqué a mi hijo de ahí por que en varias oportunidades el bus de la escuela lo dejaba allá por ser su after school y no le abrían la puerta , o sea que mi hijo debía volver en el bus al colegio y yo auséntame de mi trabajo y correr a buscarlo , la única respuesta que daban es que no sentían el timbre.. pésima atención por lo mismo lo saqué de ahí , y mi garantía Jamás fue devuelta…This school is terrible, when I enrolled my son they made me give 500 dollars as a guarantee, it was never returned to me, I took my son out of there because on several occasions the school bus left him there because it was his after school and did not give him They opened the door, that is, my son had to go back to school on the bus and I absent myself from work and run to look for him, the only answer they gave was that they did not hear the bell... terrible attention for the same reason I took him out of there, and my guarantee was never returned...

My son has been going to this school since pre-k and is now in 1st grade, and I truly love it. From the very beginning, the staff has been incredibly supportive and attentive. They noticed things about my son that I hadn’t picked up on myself and recommended occupational therapy, which eventually led to getting him evaluated for autism.That kind of care and awareness made a huge difference in our lives. Instead of overlooking his needs, they leaned in and helped guide us toward the support he needed early on. Because of that, my son has been able to grow, develop, and thrive in ways that might not have happened otherwise.I also make it a priority to stay as involved as possible, and the school really makes that easy. The staff is welcoming, communication is clear, and even the administrative side like invoicing—is straightforward and organized.As a Black parent at a predominantly white school, being present means even more to me. I want to make sure, first and foremost, that I’m showing up for my son. But it’s also important to me to be visible—to show other families, of all backgrounds, that we are here, that we belong, and that our children deserve access to great education and supportive environments like this.I’ve seen other parents come in upset or with concerns, and I’ve also seen the way the school engages with them. From my experience, there is a genuine effort to listen, support, and find solutions, which I respect.What I appreciate most is that the school doesn’t treat every child the same. What I mean is that they really take the time to understand each student as an individual. I’ve always felt like we’re working as a team when it comes to my son’s development, and that means everything as a parent.I’m grateful for the teachers, staff, and the overall environment they’ve created. It’s a place where my son feels supported, and that gives me real peace of mind.