Deans Mill School

Overall the teachers teach academics straight across the board. They do not waver from their day to day task list, they do NOT really see each child individually in their classrooms. When social difficulties for a child arises, they come across biased. The principal is new and not at all seasoned, stumbling her way through things. The Special Ed teachers are critical and have no clue what to do with chldren who have difficulty reading. The women in the office are cookie cutters. Go to sign your child up? Not one. smile. Parents do want involvement, however the politicing between the diversity of three public elementary schools is overbearing. Also, I've been approached by white people who have called my daughter "the colored girl." Teachers labeled my Kindergartener as "Tomboy" and "Toughie." A lunchroom aid went up to an asian 1st grader and asked "What's your story?." The bias is appalling
--Submitted by a parent

Great school. Teacher/student ratio is very low. Parent involvement and staff are excellent. Low teacher turnover and strong community ties make Deans Mill a great choice. Both of our daughters are doing very well. Great for special needs or gifted children
--Submitted by a parent

School, including the principal is outstanding
--Submitted by a parent

I Third the motion about the women in the office! This school is not all it could be. Disorganized when sending notices home about up coming events. I agree, parents are not able to attend events. Student attitudes could be friendlier with more family involvement, and activities. No curb appeal.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree about the women in the office but it is a great school with fabulous opportunities. The principal can be a little gruff at times also although maybe this is because he feels he needs to be? Fabulous school overall. I wish the parents were able to attend more assemblies.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe the school is outstanding. There are a few women in the office who need to understand that they work for us, but if you don't let them bully you, they quickly change their tune.
--Submitted by Hans Hartman, a parent