Bel Air Elementary School

Best principle ever seen great teachers and teams

My niece has been at this school since k5. She is a 5th grader and all we can say is thank Heavens she's out of there. She has dealt with bullies every year. This year the teacher was on the list of bullies. A te her who allowed a bully to take her things without holding it in her desk until she found out the truth. What teacher doesn't know what her students have.... also a boy to hit my niece u til she hit back then something was said. What teacher doesn't show up to their own set conference? What principal doesn't know where her teachers are when a scheduled conference is happening Unfortunately the principal excuses all of these things including the fact that it's been an obvious showing of reverse racism this entire school year. Manners lack from the receptionist at the school, leadership should be of question from the top through the bottom. Even this last week of school a girl the same bully pulled my nieces hair with the teacher looking right at them. The school administration and principal and 5th grade teacher should be ashamed of themselves . The same bully my niece has dealt with all year long is the same girl threatening to beat her up the last day of school. No wonder she refused to go on a field trip with her class and opted NOT to want a class picture. Her words"There is NO ONE worth remembering" - couldn't agree more with the words of a 10 year old whose dealt with bullying and harassment and no leadership - thank heavens she is mentally stronger than the administration.

Im so disappointed of this school.Second time I sending my kid to this school.My first kid went 4 years ago and she suffered from bullying I complained about this. Nothing happened. I had to transfer my kid to another one.Now with my second kid the story is happening again. The point is they dont do anything about bullying. Instead they are protecting the bully kid.I do not recommend this school.I hope they dont delete this review again.

my kid use to go there and love it good frends and teachers and LOVED the S.T.E.M program

My kids are happy from this school

I am both a parent of students that attend Fitzgerald and an employee for 3 years now. My children have loved Fitzgerald since they first started in August of 2022. They always come home excited to explain what they learned or the activities/ projects that were taught that day. My children love their teachers and their report/ progress report always reflects this. I am grateful for these individuals.As an employee, I have never worked in an environment where the staff is not only very knowledgeable, but supportive and kind to one another. If an individual is unable to answer your question or concern, they will point you in the direction of someone who can. No question is a silly question. I appreciate this because I am just beginning my career in education. I do not plan on working at any other school. Also, there are plenty of Professional Development trainings where employees are able to continue learning more effective teaching strategies and resources to better support our students. Administration is amazing. I believe that they support staff and students in the best and fairest way that they are able. We are a big school, so timely responses aren't always possible but the issue is always taken care of. Administration takes the mental capacity of students and staff seriously. They are supportive of mental health days and whatever else staff may need to ensure that we are at our best so that we can best instruct and support the students. Administration are always honest, direct and clear with their critique and intentions for the school year. I love Fitzgerald!