Witch Hazel Elementary School

It started off positive but went down hill. It really depends on the teacher. There is almost no communication regarding days, schedules and some events. Emails are wrong on the website or sometimes not returned. Phone calls not promptly returned within 24 hours.

The is little communication between the parents and staff. No one knows how to deal with issues and emails are rarely returned. They don't have a policy in place to deal with stolen items so the issue is ignored. The teachers seem to care and express that they don't want kids to get bullied yet they do nothing when it happens, their answer it for kids not to stand out and not get the attention of a bully. When a child has difficulty learning the teachers act like it's an imposition. Unacceptable on every level.

This school was ok when they had a principal that cared and really was great. WE spent 3 years at this school and were very involved. However after serious staffing changes including a teacher that could care less about her students we transferred.!!! how sad, unless you want to allow children to be bullied and treated rudely then enroll your child here...!!! they will be bullied and abused emotionally and not learn anything except Spanish!!!!

Witch Hazel has been a great school! The dual language program is awesome. The teachers are wonderful and really care about the kids. As the others posts said, I also do not understand the negative reviews. Hopefully things keep getting better!

My children have attended this school for the past 3 years. The staff is amazing and genuinely care about the students. I have loved all their teachers and the attention they give to helping our children succeed. Schooling isn't just up to the teachers and parents need to be involved as well, I love how this is encouraged at this school. The principal is a great asset. And is always around helping and overseeing things. He is a great reputation with all the kids. We also love the diversity of backgrounds at this school. A vital thing for all children to learn is how to interact with people of a different background and Witch Hazel affords that opportunity. We love Witch Hazel and cannot understand why it has gotten bad reviews.