My youngest son who is in the Spanish program has told me very great things and I really like the…read moreschool for their education, The middle school Spanish teacher is awesome. But the best thing in the school is that they all speak fluently. Also, they have very good sports such as Soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football, cheer and wrestling. You should put your kid in Language Academy,

Amazing opportunity to have your children benefit from an immersive educational experience. For the…read morefirst three years children are immersed in either French or Spanish, and all subjects including math and science are taught in that target language. We will soon take our second and fourth grade daughters to France. They are well on their way to fluency even before ever setting foot in a French speaking country. The teachers are amazing and many are native speakers of French and Spanish. Because this is a magnet school, it is free and if you live far enough away, your child can take the public school bus to and from school.

Great school! Great teachers! Great students! My kid goes here and she's really kind and really…read moresmart!

Nice, clean, and open to the public!…read more Complete with a new library, red + blue jungle gyms, and a wide open area for pets to run, baseball cages, kickball, tether ball.. wow.

Serious Concerns Regarding Student Safety and Administrative Negligence…read more As a concerned parent, I feel it is necessary to raise serious concerns regarding the ongoing lack of safety protocols and administrative accountability at this school, where my child is currently enrolled. Over the past several months, I have witnessed and documented several troubling incidents involving not only negligence on the part of the administration but also potential endangerment of students. These include: Failure to Vet Adults on Campus: The school has allowed unauthorized adults onto school grounds without conducting proper identification or verification procedures. This has resulted in individuals misrepresenting themselves as parents and engaging in inappropriate behavior, including bullying and harassment of students and other parents. Bullying and Harassment: The school has failed to take adequate steps to prevent or address bullying. Specific individuals, including adults, have repeatedly harassed students, with incidents involving verbal threats and coercion. Despite being verbally banned from campus, these individuals were still allowed to return and continue their behavior without consequence. Involvement of Firearms: There was a reported incident involving firearms on or near school grounds, tied to individuals previously reported for misconduct. This incident was not transparently addressed with the school community, and no apparent disciplinary or legal action was taken against those responsible. Neglect of Mandated Reporting Duties: Concerns have been raised with the school about potential neglect and emotional abuse of students, including my own child. Despite these concerns being reported, the school has failed to follow up or escalate them to Child Protective Services, as required by law under mandatory reporting obligations. Lack of Transparency and Cooperation: As a legal parent, I have been repeatedly denied access to basic information such as incident reports or the opportunity to safely communicate with my child on campus. This has occurred despite involving law enforcement and having legal rights in place. Allegations made by another parent were accepted without proper investigation or due process, leading to further barriers in my involvement with my child's education and well-being. Failure to Uphold Protective Orders: The school has not enforced protective measures that are in place to safeguard students and families involved in these conflicts, further putting children at risk. Pattern of Unsafe Environment: There have been multiple incidents requiring law enforcement and school lockdowns. The frequency of such events points to a larger systemic issue in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. What is most disheartening is that the administration appears more focused on maintaining the school's public image than protecting the students and addressing serious safety concerns. The failure to act responsibly and transparently has significantly eroded trust within the school community. While I do not wish for my child to be removed from their educational setting, it is ultimately the school's responsibility to ensure all students are safe and protected from harm--physically, emotionally, and socially. I urge the district and relevant oversight bodies to thoroughly investigate the current environment at Rolando Elementary and take immediate steps to implement meaningful reform. I have also communicated with a couple of the other parents who have been negatively impacted by the recent turn of events and encouraged them to take these concerns to the board and even take the right legal avenues to hold the school responsible. The safety and well-being of children must be prioritized above all else.

Both my girls go to Rolando. My oldest is in 4th and has been there since TK and through a COVID…read moreKinder year. My second is half way through kindergarten. The girls have really enjoyed their experiences, made good friendships, and have built trust with caring adults-- teachers and support staff. The ESS afterschool program also provides opportunity for them to try new things like drumming, chess and summer field trips. Academically my kiddos are thriving and I can see their growth in reading and math. The PTA is active and sponsors movie nites and dances. The principal hosts monthly "coffee chats" and is approachable.

dont send your kids here! dont send your kids here! dont send your kids here! dont send your…read morekids here! dont send your kids here! called to get my children enrolled, immediately have a phone answered with "what?" and thought "wow how professional" then i politely said excuse me and then finally answered with this is maria, nice job being professional maria. then asked to speak to someone, then the principal, arlene, was short and rude. then when i got the info i needed and gave her info she needed they hung up before i can say thank you. dont send your kids here! its obvious they dont care about being professional and concern parents have!!

New name previously Clay. Great to see new recognition for people of color. About time women get…read moretheir names on buildings!

The Content of this review is based on EQUALITY vs MUTINY…read more As a Parent of a INTERACIAL Marriage, I feel Betrayal is always lurking be it through Parents,STAFF Members and or unfortunately Kids... Mr.Ryan Woodard has on Countless Occasions assisted me in Dissecting Ordeals I was clueless on how to achieve a Solution... I have double trouble (Kidding) but had 2 boys attending H.Tubman,now only 1. I'm aware of Mr.Woodards Etiquette, his Loyalty to Buolding,Working with Staff to allow our KIDS Every Opportunity to one day return to H.Tubman and Thank Him !!! Back to the Essential purpose of this Scathing Review though...Mutiny can Never Overpower Righteousness. Mr Woodard Sir,You have my Wife and I Unwavering Support Regarding this Backlash of Betrayal, Albeit, with not a Shred of Evidence, Keep up the Good ,no Great Work ... Respectfully V.L.SWAIN,9/7/23

One of the reasons that this school was appealing to me was that although it is a public school,…read morethe students are required to wear uniforms. Another thing was it is a K-8 school, which meant having to send our daughter to a separate middle school. And that middle school is Horace Mann, which has a pretty bad reputation. So when my kid was attending Clay elementary through 3rd grade, we made the move to send her to this school to avoid the other middle school. Initially, everything was great. Slowly things started changing on the administrative level - teachers were leaving the school because of the lack of discipline of students- the principal was afraid to back them up. Then there was rumors of bullying of the internal staff. I still haven't seen a teacher last more than two years here.. And in the 5 years that my kid attended this school, there have been at least 6 different principals that haven't withstood an entire school year. Something internally wrong here for sure. Nevertheless, my child did very well here and maintained at least a 3.5 GPA the whole time. Hopefully things can eventually change here for the better for all the future kids that enroll here.

We love the school, the community, the events and the sweet and kind teachers. Our kids have found…read moretheir place.

I love Waldorf education, but this school has lost it's magic over the last several years with…read morechanges in staff and budget issues. Early education, which was one of it's strongest aspects, has been reduced to complete incompetency. It's unwelcoming, no-longer child centered and unsafe. The kids do not look or sound joyful in their classes. Kindergarten, a non-academic year, caused my young child so much stress that I wish I had never enrolled him there. Visiting other Waldorf schools in San Diego, the Bay Area and Portland, I firmly believe this particular school needs to revamp everything if they hope to sustain themselves. It's sad to see what has become of the school.

Fantastic elementary school! I went a decade ago and have fond memories of the teachers and school…read more The teachers allowed me to report and read engineering books because even as a little kid, I wanted to be a construction worker. Mrs. Kang was the best second grade teacher ever! She was incredibly funny and welcoming. It's unfortunate that she retired. Mrs. Johnson was also a great teacher and and made the class an enjoyable place. Definitely recommend this elementary school!

Only complaint I have is parking / pick up / drop off is horrible…read more The school has been great for my son. I'm planning on placing my other 2 daughters there when they're old enough.

My daughter attends this school and she LOVES it! And of course, that makes me happy. They're…read morefocused in great education and creating great citizens. The kids are all wonderful. Her teacher is great and the ESS Leaders are fantastic. Small, nice, SAFE and quite. Hopefully soon they'll get a cafeteria and can provide better school lunches.... ;-)

Love, love, love this school!!! This is our girls' first year at Lemon Ave and what a refreshing…read morechange from their last school. The teachers are kind and knowledgeable. The office staff are courteous and cheerful. The parents are down-to-earth and friendly. After our first week here, the kids decided they love this school and already started making new friends. We've attended two other elementary school in the past and my only regret is we didn't transfer sooner!

This is a smaller school, nestled off of Lake Murray Blvd. My son has been enrolled here for seven…read moreyears. There have been many changes over the years, but it has still managed to keep its community spirit. Due to budget cuts class sizes have gone up since he started here. They do a pretty good job though. I think it helps that it's a smaller campus. One thing I think they've done really well with is the Learning Center. Joe Malek does a tremendous job running it. He is so energetic and positive. Every school would be lucky to have a teacher like him. Maryland Ave has some really great support staff on campus. I think a lot of times people remember the teachers and might forget about all these other wonderful folks who make a huge difference in our children's lives everyday. I know early on I realized this because they ALL knew who my son was within the first few days of school. And it wasn't because he was a problem child, it was because they cared and made a point to get to know him even though he was very shy.

Love the school it's such a great place for your children to go learn and make friends.read more