Sutherland Elementary School

I have two daughters that have gone to Sutherland for the last three years and my experience there was horrible. As a single father with primary custody my legal rights were violated on a regular basis. I was treated rudely and with disrespect constantly. The office staff including the Principle had such a callous disregard for the rights of a father that they regularly released my daughter to my ex-wife without notifying me when the court orders on file and my instructions as the parent of record with decision making authority specifically stated that they should not. My youngest daughter s 2nd and 3rd grade teachers were abusive to her and made her life miserable. As an example, the teacher took a show and tell object from my daughter claiming she had stolen it from another student calling her a thief. I had just unwrapped this item that morning and placed it in her bag. The teacher gave my daughter s item to the other student and refused to return it. Go somewhere else if you can, especially if you are a single father.
—Submitted by a parent

This is our 3rd year at Sutherland and absolutely love it. From Mrs. Cromwell to the teachers to the volunteers and PTA. I am excited to have my other child start Sutherland in 2 yrs. We have heard so many nightmares of other schools and so far Mrs. Cromwell and the rest of the staff always make me feel happy to be there. Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been attending Sutherland since kindergarten. She is now in 3rd grade. She is excelling with all of her studies. I think that Ms. Cromwell is doing a fine job. She is always smiling. I can not imagine how hard it must be to be 'in charge' of some many teachers and children. I think that the people that are making negative comments about her should think about how hard it must be to do her job My daughter loves Sutherland, all of her previous and current teachers and Ms. Crommwel.
—Submitted by kathleen brown, a parent

I have a child in 5th grade at this school and have seen a steady decline in the last 2 years. Communication is really lacking. The Principal has been there 2 years now and still has no clue who I am or my child's name. It use to be so warm and welcoming there, now...eveyone seems very cold and unhappy. I am glad this is my last year, how very sad for it to end this way.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had four children in and out of Sutherland for over the last 14 years. I am very sad to say that it has really gone down hill in the last few years. The teachers for the most part are the same and most of them are wonderful. Adminstration has changed and not for the better. PTA...we all have our own opinions of that...but it seems they need some serious help, I will leave it at that.
—Submitted by a parent

An excellent school! I have 3 children in there, and all are doing great. The worlds best PTA too!
—Submitted by a parent

Sutherland has a high quality staff known for using best practices in all subject areas. The music and art programs are an important part of the school. All students are able to participate in holiday programs/special events.
—Submitted by a parent

Both of my children attended Sutherland from K-5 and have gone on to become successful MEGSSS/IMAST middle-schoolers! The teacher's are firm but always fair, communicate well & really care about developing well-rounded students. Their gifted program is also top notch!
—Submitted by Chris, a parent

Sutherland was a great school until this year when they had some personnel changes. The principal does not address problems or questions in a timely manner. The teachers are expecting to much from the children as far as homework. Also they have had guest speakers on issues that I felt should have been cleared thru parents before the children heard what they had to say.
—Submitted by a parent

Sutherland elementary school is a wonderful school, my daughter has learned so much in her first few months of kindergarten!
—Submitted by Elizabeth Gonzalez, a parent

My daughter has attended Sutherland School since she was in kindergarten, this fall she will begin the 5th grade. The teachers and principal have all been tops in academics while being dedicated to every learning aspect of which my daughter needed to excel. Thank you all for your contribution in preparing our daughter in many different ways to be sucessful and happy. A special thank you to Mrs. Northsworthy for being the exemplary teacher and mentor with such exuberance toward education that it was instilled in our daughter from her first days in school till now, and we think for always!
—Submitted by a parent