Emerick Elementary School

Small town school with big city caliber staff! You won't find a better school in this area!

The second grade teacher verbally and emotionally abused my daughter while the principal stood by and watched. They were condescending and completely disrespectful whenever I spoke to them about any issues or concerns. I removed my daughter from this school after only a couple of months because I was concerned for her safety and emotional well-being.

This school has far surpassed our expectations in both quality and the support it provides for our children’s growth. It’s a lively and well-run environment with numerous programs and opportunities for parent involvement throughout the year. Communication about our children’s performance has been consistent, and the staff is proactive in addressing any concerns that may arise. One of our children requires special medical support, and the school manages this exceptionally well, giving us confidence and allowing our child to focus fully on learning. The facilities, classrooms, and staff are all outstanding.

We had a pretty negative experience here. We had a good experience with our primary teacher, who effectively diversified the curriculum to meet our advanced learner, and worked with other teachers to enable them additional opportunities. She was enthusiastic and caring. However, we did not have good experiences with the administration or special needs support staff, who were not only ineffective and biased but overtly condescending in meetings. I had an employee literally laugh at my usage of a specific type of testing terminology. Additionally, the health aide staff was not equipped to follow directions on the requisite health forms for my special needs student, and literally endangered their life by not following the simple instructions as given by the doctor. I have nothing but negative feelings for this school, unfortunately. If you have an average child with no special/health needs, you might have an ok experience here. But if you need to take advantage of support programs that are supposed to be offered to all students fairly, please be aware that there will be battles. In fact, I was told I would not get the support services unless I hired an "advocate." I had an entirely opposite experience at the other close by LCPS elementary school, which we have now embraced and attend. Lastly, if you have health issues that are supposed to be supported by the health office, please know that they are not knowledgeable or reliable.

Our family is incredibly impressed with our child’s school! From the moment we joined, the welcoming atmosphere has made us feel like part of the community. The staff and teachers are not only professional but genuinely caring, and it's clear that they have a real passion for teaching. The PTO is amazing—so organized and always looking for ways to enhance the experience for all the students. My child absolutely loves going to school, and the results speak for themselves—thanks to the dedication of the teachers, my little one has learned so much and even outperformed expectations on the VA state tests.

Poor Leadership, pull the door badge records the principal is gone by 2:00pm. Gym classes have zero structure it's nothing more then out of control recess. I would not recommend this school.