Joella Exley Elementary School

THIS SCHOOL SUCKS THE ADMINS AT THIS SCHOOL SHOULD BE FIRED BECAUSE OF THEIR LACK OF RESPONSIBILTY AND SUPPORT THE ADMINS GAVE MY KID A CHROMEBOOK AND I THOUGHT THEY ADDED A COMPUTER LAB IN THE SCHOOL AND MY KID CAN LEARN CODING BUT DURING THE DAY 10 MINUTES AFTER MY KID CAME HOME I HEARD CRACKING SOUNDS IN MY BEDROOM AND THEN I HEARD A BIG BANG SO I RUSHED TO GO TO MY BEDROOM TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND THEN I SEE THE CHROMEBOOK IT HAD EXPLODED SO I COMPLAINED TO TECH SUPPORT BUT THEY SAID THATMY GMAIL ACCOUNT DID NOT HAVE MY NAME IN IT WOW.AND I CAME TO VISIT ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL I FIRST LOOKED IN THE 5th GRADE HALLWAY AND IT WAS HORRIBLE I COULD HEAR A TEACHER YELLING ALL THE WAY AT THE END OF THE HALLWAY AND IF I HEAR STUFF LIKE THAT I KNOW THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG AND THE TEACHERS SOME TEACHERS IN THIS SCHOOL SHOULD BE FIRED BUT ARE BEING REWARDED DRINKS AND SNACKS FOR "being a good teachers" AND Creativity IS SOMETHING THAT THEY SHOULD TEACH BECAUSE IN THEIR FUTURE LIVES THEY WILL NEED TO CREATE SOMETHING ORGINAL BUT THIS SCHOOL DOES NOT DO THAT WHICH MADE MY KID DUMBER i would not go to this school it was a awful experience so thats all i got to say

My son is in 5th grade, and he has had an incredible experience at Hayes. It is a smaller school, and the administrators and teachers know and care about each kiddo on campus. Hayes is truly a gem.

This is a wonderful elementary school that truly cares about its students. Two of my children attend this school and both started here in Pre-K. The teachers and staff are dedicated and supportive, and there is a strong sense of community. Parents are very involved through the PTA, which generously supports school facilities and activities. The school fosters a happy, positive atmosphere where kids feel encouraged and excited to learn. We’re grateful to be part of such a caring school community.

My son has been attending this school for three years, starting in the bilingual Pre-K program. The school and teachers are excellent—well-organized and truly dedicated to helping him grow and develop his skills. Each year, they host events that bring parents together to build relationships and foster a strong sense of community. Communication with the school is easy; they use online tools and email to keep parents informed about key milestones and any additional support needed.

This school offers so much to typical children and their families—but for students with special needs, it feels like they’re left on the outside looking in. There’s no real inclusion, no feeling of belonging.