Alcott Elementary School

Mrs. Bauer- 1st grade teacher is the best! Our son really took off in reading under her guidance. Thank you Mrs. Bauer!
--Submitted by a parent

Alcott is a school where all students and staff are valued for their ability, uniqueness,and risk taking. All are encouraged to strive to do their best and expectations are set so all students soar to their highest potential.

Alcott has great teachers and the best principal and vice-principal ever!
--Submitted by a parent

Alcott teachers are the best! They put 110% into their classrooms and are there for the kids!
--Submitted by a parent

The foundations club is excellent. Ms. Harshman runs a tight ship.
--Submitted by a parent

Academically the school is great. My kids are excited to learn more everyday. The staff is great with the kids. The availability of music is good, Art, I think there is not enough. The principle wants more structural time for the kids. Learning is more important she says. As for sports and extracurricular activities, not enough. We only have our physical education time, no teams for the kids, parents need to get more involved to help these kids to be interested in sports. The teachers are the begining of their students futures. The parents are with them for the rest of their lives and having my children going there for so long I have volunteered numerous times in and out of the classrooms, there is not enough parent involvment. Parents need to stop complaining about staff and stuff and volunteer more often to see what is going on.
--Submitted by a parent

The only rating I will give Alcott is lousy. I am glad my children are not there anymore. Jeanne Samuel
--Submitted by Jeanne Samuel, a parent

I have been very impressed by the quality of ALL of the teachers at Alcott. My son has had wonderful teachers who remember that he is an individual and a child, and have been willing to take time out of their schedule to meet with me or talk on the phone. I have always felt welcome in the classroom, and enjoy the opportunity to help out. I don't know the principal well, but she seems very motivated to make Alcott a great school. Parents are very active in the school, and the foundation makes it possible for students to go on field trips and have enrichment materials. I just wish the music program was available for the younger kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Alcott has a very active PTA which provides alot of programs for the students. There is no art. Music is only offered starting in 4th grade with the violin, other instruments are offered beginning in 5th. There are no sports programs.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my children attended Alcott. The education they are and have gotten is excellent. There are many caring, talented teachers working at this location. I have not had the same positive experience with the principal. She is difficult to talk to and has not ever responded to my concerns. Additionally, there is a feeling that unless you are a parent that spends alot of time at the school your voice will not be heard by that administration. Again, fortunately, the interested, caring and talented teachers make up for the apparent lack of leadership.
--Submitted by a parent