Crestview Elementary School

Horrible experience in every way Disrespectful and disgusting do not go

Hello! Former student here; This school did nothing when I told the administrative team I was getting bullied. The admins did absolutely nothing when I told them that I had gotten beat on the head by a girl (with her water bottle), that I got called names, and that people laughed at me all the time. Maybe the admins have changed since then though! I do not know, it has been about 4 years so... The teachers are extremely nice here though! Especially the 4th/5th grade teachers (in my experience.) They are always willing to help your child succeed, and will always make learning fun! I do suggest this school, you just have to check in with your child every once in a while to make sure they aren't getting bullied!

The gifted program at this school is not diverse in any way. The gifted program teachers are condescending, unhelpful, rude, stuck up and cruel. This “gifted” program is designed to help white people get ahead, uphold white privilege and stop minorities from having any kind of chance. Typical white people.

In response to the review re; privilege. Our family of 4 (6th and 3rd grade) has had the privilege of attending Tuckahoe Elementary for several years standing now. My husband also attended this school 32 years ago. We in fact live on the “other side of Patterson” in a tiny 1230sq ft house and we do have immigrant neighbors and kids of lower socioeconomic standing, on our street. We’ve had opportunities to leave and move into a bigger place but we love the school so much, in the tiny house we stay. In the past few years, our school has worked very hard to understand the needs of everyone across the board. They have paid attention and given real consideration of what the way is and how to do it, in 2024. They have made great efforts to include everybody. I’ve noticed more the last two years, that there are so many more assignments and projects that have a global learning aspect and that’s just wonderful. We are global citizens. My son came home today showing me he had written Chinese Characters and their meanings. I’m half Korean so my kid studying Ancient China in 3rd grade is is so exciting to me. Which kids know what the character is for Love and can actually write it out? TES kids can! Recently there was a global quilt the kids did, where they were assigned a sheet of paper (quilt square) and they were to draw and color about their own family heritage and culture. And it was all put together like a quilt with everyone’s cultures joining each other. So sweet! I have been beyond impressed at how much TES has been teaching our kids about global citizenship! We are so super proud of our school! We also changed the TES mascot and it’s no longer an American Indian. We are one family and 5 houses. We are respectful, trustworthy, grateful, compassionate, courageous. Go TES! Go House Haathee! Any family would be very lucky to have an opportunity to attend this school. The Jones family loves TES. So much that this mom has forgone personal space just so we can be part of the school!

The principal is bias and is unapologetic about it. Students aren’t prioritized at this school. The principal defends teachers and puts them first even if they’re wrong.

Administration is terrible, and they don't help get you into college. My parents chose to send their 3 daughters there, me included, and they regret sending us there so much. I have so many examples and situations that happened at this school. Please send your children to Collegiate or Trinity if you want a private school. The boy's school is amazing. Send your boys to St. Chrisphors, but please save your daughters and don't let them go through St. Catherines.