Jacobs Road Elementary School

I was employed at the school. This place has a notorious reputation for being a poor school. I worked there for a year and was forced to resign due to the principal, giving me such a poor review after several struggles with behavior, problems, ranging from students, destroying my classroom and fits of rage, throwing chairs, and fighting each other. I mentally could not handle the stress, and it affected my professionalism. There were teachers who disrespected other teachers asked inappropriate title, nine violation questions such as Are you gay? they would also refuse to assist in any disciplinary action when extreme behaviors hindered the class from learning. even during a classroom observation, the principal chose not to intervene with two kindergarten students who were physically attacking each other, and I had to be in the middle of it. I thought that this was incredibly unprofessional, and was a chosen act to have me look bad, so he could prove that I wasn’t meeting the standards of a teacher who could continue working for CCPS. after being placed on administrative leave pending my non-renewal of my contract, I chose to resign and put the matter to rest for my own well-being. Now I’ve just been left, struggling to make ends meet as a teacher working in a lower paying job than before, w-paying job than before, with my reputation hindered due to false and one-sided accusations. I wish the school no luck, and I hope reform comes down the line to help the students at the school progress forward and not backwards each year with new administrations and continuing behavior and disruptions throughout the school year each day.

My kid was bullied throughout the year and the school tries to hide the kids. Most of the kids are either related to teachers or former employees of banner. Numerous meeting and complaints no change or action ever taken. Teachers are not helpful at all if your kid doesn't understand some concept they would not explain again. When I tried to pull my kids out they took extreme actions against our family because I had filed petition with board of directors.

We couldn’t be more grateful to have found Guardian Christian Academy. The school has truly helped our children grow in both faith and character.Academically, the curriculum is rigorous and focuses on building strong critical-thinking skills. Every 12th grader is required to complete a Senior Thesis Project. It’s a year-long project that helps students graduate with the ability to research, write, and communicate confidently at the college level. They also have a special on-campus partnership with Mount Vernon Nazarene University and GCA offers two free college classes to their Juniors and Seniors each year.We did a lot of research before applying, and one of the things that really set GCA apart from the other schools in our area was its facilities. The school has a STEM room, technology lab, huge gym, well-equipped theater, and multiple outdoor spaces. This has translated into our children having more athletic and elective options available on campus, which also means less driving around in the evenings for us.