We had switched from Foster which is our home school to Emblem because of the Stem program. However, what we found at Emblem was an environment that welcomed and protected bullying. I had complained for nearly 7-8 months that my six-year-old was being tormented and the Asst Principal Ms. Locosse did nothing about it except to tell me that my 6-year-old couldn't play with his older brothers friends, even though he felt safe with them. The second to last day of school my son was put into a choke hold and kneed in the chest. The asst principal called me to tell me that my son had kicked this kid but failed to mention what happened until the end of the call with an oh by the way.
We switched back to Foster the next school year, and I can tell you the administration as well as the teachers are caring and do not endorse a negative environment like Emblem. The PTA is all about the kids. All money raised goes to pay for activities for the kids. Emblem PTA decided to get an electronic marquee board instead of field trips or assemblies.
Since the switch, my son has had no problems with teachers, adminstration or other children. read more