Sonlight Heritage Academy

Its a lot of students bullly other kids around and teaches don't seem like they care don't think my kid coming back there next year

As a parent, I'd strongly advise others to consider other options. There's been ongoing bullying issues towards the minority in numbers that haven’t been addressed PROPERLY by the administration. These kids feel scared attending this place because of fights and racial comments towards them. Another important issue and serious concern is that students aren't really thriving academically. What's going on that the staff and Principal aren't really doing enough? It feels like the school isn’t providing the support that students need, and there's definitely a concern to be addressed and correct. It's important to look for an environment where every child feels safe and supported and unfortunately Watkins-Nance Elementary is not it!

This school is one of the best-kept secrets in this large district. The teachers are kind, and the administration staff really goes beyond the call of duty to help their students. I would recommend this school to anyone who needs a change from other schools that care about nothing but themselves. The principal is great, and the assistant principal is very helpful. The teachers communicate well, and my child really feels safe in this school. Thank you, Bradley!

We can’t speak highly enough about this school. Our daughter has been there since the spring and has been absolutely thriving. You can really tell how much the teachers and staff care about each individual child. I really love how involved the keep us parents and always give updates throughout the day.

The school is definitely not worth the amount they are charging parents for.

I would not recommend Timmerman based on my experience. Communication with parents is poor, and the school does not feel transparent. The classroom approach seems to rely heavily on worksheets, and I had concerns about whether the instruction was challenging enough.When trying to communicate with teachers, they often seemed withdrawn, frustrated, or unwilling to engage. It did not feel like a nurturing environment. I also found the principal’s communication style to be very authoritative toward both children and parents. In my experience, concerns were interrupted or dismissed, and the school did not seem current with more modern teaching practices.The administrative staff can also come across as rude and unprofessional toward parents. I had concerns about certain children being singled out and favoritism within the school. The school is not clear about teacher qualifications or student test results, and I have heard similar concerns from other parents whose children felt underprepared or behind after transferring to another school.Overall, I did not feel confident that the school was preparing students well or treating families with the respect, fairness, and communication they deserve.