Heatherwood Elementary School

This is an okay school. Positives are the caring, positive environment, nice office staff and principal. My child likes going to school. Negatives are: not focused on academic excellence, eg, teaches to the middle or even the bottom, not particularly strong leadership to address waning 4th grade math scores, a reward/punishment based discipline/character program that is very ineffective for kids, like another person posted here. There are many, many activities for parents to be involved with, but unfortunately, none of those seem to be academic in nature. Far too much focus on food/social activities. Poor communication from classroom about academics, behavior, activities. Very short notice for sometimes 2 or 3 parent involvement activities per week, which is very hard for working parents and makes these kids feel their parents are not there for them. Warm and fuzzy, but not a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school, conscientious principal Mr. O, wonderful teachers. Have 2 children who did K, Grade 1, 2, and 3. Always was in Montessori schools in and out of state, but this school is the best.
--Submitted by a parent

Heartherwood is a great school. We open enrolled our child and he loves the school. Teachers are very caring and parens are very involved.
--Submitted by a parent

My Child attended this School. The Principal has no leadership skills. Unable to deal with any conflict. Parents run the School and are wonderful. Teacher moral is low with a lame leader. Had some Great teachers, also some very unmotivated ones. My advice look at open enrollment, Private School.
--Submitted by a parent

parent involvement is high...teachers are getting lazy in upper pod...worried about kids experience when they go to Middle school
--Submitted by a parent

Because both the teachers and the parents are highly caring and involved. Everyone gives extra time for the kids and it shows.
--Submitted by a parent

Heatherwood has a true community feel. We have great teachers, assistants and volunteers which encourage the development of a well rounded child. Thank you Heatherwood!
--Submitted by a parent

It's an awesome school with a great community.
--Submitted by a parent

Heatherwood elementary has a great community spirit. Heatherwood also has many wonderful, gifted teachers!
--Submitted by a parent

I love the community focus. Heatherwood has great academics, don't get me wrong, but our neighborhood is kind of out in the middle of nowhere and Heatherwood Elementary has also become a social focus of the neighborhood. They have fun runs, movie nights, bingo nights, and all sorts of activities for families.
--Submitted by a parent