this school is a joke! my kids (8 yr old twins) are learning things in the 3rd grade(now) that they've previously learned last year in the 2nd grade at hillside. I'm very disappoint with the schools in this city. you don't have much of a selection, and its a pain trying to switch schools. I'm constantly calling the school district to make changes to this schools since i get no help from the principle at this school! now that they have a different principle things are getting better, but its still not acceptable. the students at this school are horrible, and that hurts me to say they walk around calling others B**** and M**** F***** its so sad that parents would allow their children to speak like that. I'm embarrassed for them! don't even get me started on the playground staff they NEED TO DO THERE JOB!! my kid (who are girls) got jumped by two boys at the playground they told the adults at the playground and they told my child to stop crying and continue to play! really???? why wasn't the principle informed, and most importantly why wasnt i informed? everyday is something new with my girls rather it be them being bullied for being mixed (which I've told them long ago people will say mean things because the color of there skin) all the way down to parents arguing in the parking lot (yes this happens!) long story short I've had it with the ignorance at this school. my kids will not attend this school next year. read more