Rose Haggar Elementary School

Although this school is designated as an IB World school, which aims to promote a more peaceful world through understanding and respect, its practices starkly contradict these values. Under the leadership of the unprofessional principal, Jigyasa Sethi, the school environment adversely affects both staff morale and student well-being. Disciplinary actions such as making young children walk laps, isolating them during lunch ("lonely lunch"), and punitive responses to minor infractions undermine the principles of peace and respect the school claims to uphold. Moreover, the school's approach to handling concerns, such as calling security on a grandmother who voiced issues regarding emotional abuse and a lack of proper education, is concerning. With many students spending the year with a substitute teacher, critical educational opportunities are being missed. Parents seeking a genuinely nurturing educational environment might find this school, in its current state, unsuitable for their children.

We have been disappointed in this school for our preK student. Way too much low-quality screen time without prior notice to the parents. On a weekly basis (sometimes more frequently than that), our student was shown cartoons during lunch and naptime (including Spidey, Super Kitties, and other similar shows). On at least one occasion, a full length PG rated movie was shown to the class of 4 and 5 year olds without prior notice to (or consent from) the parents. (On another occasion, parents received prior notice about a "movie day" but, again, a full length PG rated movie was shown without prior disclosure of that fact.) The school does a great job hosting the fun events and parents are very involved - the field day is great, as are various class parties and other events throughout the year. The theme days are fun as well. However, we have been extremely disappointed with the amount and type of screen time that has been shown and the lack of learning that goes on during class.

Prince of Peace is a welcoming community. They provide a lot more support than many Catholic schools can or do. The have a great staff and many young students who are children of former students which speaks to their reputation. The administration is visible and supportive and overall my experience at POP has been a positive one.

We feel incredibly grateful to be a part of this special school community . This a place where children blossom-academically, socially and spiritually- grounded in strong Jewish values and genuine sense of belonging. As a parent of three graduates, I can confidently say that the education they received prepared them exceptionally well for high school and beyond. They were not only academically ready but also confident, motivated and well equipped to be admitted to excellent schools after graduation and to continue to thrive in great colleges. Now, watching our grankids experience the same nurturing environment is incredible special

Don’t send your child here it’s the worst school ever they don’t care about you unless you have money

TDSD has been a great experience for my family. We were initially a little bit hesitant because we are not from a very religious background and this school is pretty far in that direction, but this has turned out not to be an issue at all and has actually been more of a positive. The warmth and caring that we feel here and that our kids are exposed to everyday second to none. Where else do preschool teachers make home visits to help kids acclimate? Overall a great place, a lot has gone into improving the grounds over the past few years and freshening up the visual appeal, and just generally speaking there's a lot of excitement around its growth and new things to come. Resource support has expanded substantially. Strong general studies in addition to strong Judaic. Who definitely recommend at least getting a tour!