St. John Berchmans School

Both stepdaughters have attended and one is currently attending this school. Teachers are ineffective when attempting to control their classrooms. Bullying is just a norm. Students are quickly given a learning disability as an explanation for poor progress.

Kelly is an Exemplary School. There are quality teachers and caring staff. The school is very clean. We are proud of our neighborhood school.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Sarah King Elementary. The level of professionalism from the administration and some staff members has been very concerning. One of the biggest issues I have experienced involves my son’s therapy services. My son has a family service therapist who has proper authorization to go to the school and provide therapy to him. Despite this authorization, the school has repeatedly refused to allow the therapist access to see my son on campus. This has interfered with services that are important for his well-being and development.When trying to address concerns with the principal, the conversations often feel dismissive and unproductive. Instead of listening and working toward solutions, the tone of the discussions can come across as talking down to parents and making them feel as if their concerns are not valid or understood. Parents should feel respected when advocating for their children, but that has not been my experience. Schools should be working with families and professionals to support students, not creating barriers for children who need services. I hope the administration begins to take parents’ concerns seriously and improves the way they communicate and work with families.Overall, the school needs leadership and staff who truly care about the students and their well-being and who are willing to work with families. Parents should not feel like they are being talked down to or treated as if their concerns do not matter.I sincerely hope changes are made so that students and families receive the support, respect, and professionalism they deserve.

This school is mostly powered by HeadStart. My son attended last year for PreK3 and had the greatest teacher and teacher assistant I could have asked for his first year of school! They do have alot of parent involvement which is great, the only thing is that is conflicts a bit with my work schedule but luckily I have had greta employers who work with me so I can attend. The principal is also very nice and extremely approachable! Always has a smile on her face even when you know she is busy and will make an effort to make everyone feel welcomed. i am excited for his next year in PreK4, we already met his teacher and she seemed like such a great person also. Hopefully it goes great!

As a parent, finding guidance that truly points you in the right direction can be a challenge - but this school is like a compass rose for families. From the very first day, I felt supported and confident, knowing that school leaders are deeply committed to both the safety and the learning of every student. My children love going to school every day. They are excited about their learning and all the engaging, exciting events the school offers. The thoughtful approach of the staff combines creativity, insight, and reliability, ensuring that children can explore, grow, and thrive in a secure and inspiring environment. This school is not just excellent, it’s genuinely ingenious in guiding students toward success and joy in learning.