Carlisle School

Where do I even begin. Pick-up is chaotic and unsafe. On one occasion, my 5- and 6-year-old were allowed to walk across the intersection of Douglas and Mockingbird. By the grace of God, I happened to be at that intersection at the time. When I brought this to the principal’s attention, I was told it was my children’s fault for not following instructions to turn back toward the school. They are five and six years old.How did both children believe their number was called, leave their designated area, walk out the front door, and reach an intersection without any adult stopping them or verifying where they were going? During pick-up there are adults and children everywhere, yet it appears no one truly has oversight of what is happening. This is extremely dangerous.Additionally, the bullying is severe and concerning. My children were the youngest in their classes during our first year at Bradfield, as many students are held back. It raises serious questions about whether this practice is being used to artificially inflate academic scores.

I understand it is the first day of school but this pick up line needs to be improved. I was at the front of the line since 2:24pm. No one came out to the vehicles until 3:25pm calling names from the paper. My daughter’s name was called 5 times and she never came out from the walkie talkie. Everyone was getting off, forming a line to get there children while parents in the vehicles were waiting and waiting. 2 separate schools is not going to work and having a carline for 2 schools is not helping either. I didn’t get my child until 3:45. This is ridiculous having stopped traffic for no reason.

Please consider other options. We moved from another district. And to be hones my son is not getting quality education here. He mentioned that everything he learned in 3rd grade is just being teached now. His teacher punishes the whole class for other kids misbehaving. He hates it there...Thankfully he will no longer be attending this school for 5th grade.

We absolutely love this school! The teachers and staff are incredibly dedicated and genuinely invested in the students. My son feels happy, safe, and encouraged every day. The school does a wonderful job balancing strong academics with character development and community. We feel very lucky to be part of such a supportive and welcoming environment.

I didn’t have a good experience. The school tends to sweep issues under the rug. Leaders don’t always practice what they preach.

My son is completing his 6th year at Oak Hill and we love it more than ever. The peace that comes from knowing your child has a welcoming place that will grow with them and know them all the way through high school is such a blessing. Oak Hill prepares children for the rest of their lives, not just by educating them academically but also focusing on transition and life skills, social skills, and emotional regulation. Highly recommend Oak Hill!