Summerfield Elementary School

So far I can say I really like this school. The last school my son went to for his KG & 1st grade he hated getting up in the morning & going there. I have not had a problem yet. He has said he really likes this school & his teachers. My daughter started KG this yr & loves it. & so far any of the staff Ive had to talk to have been great. Alot better than Doby Elem.
--Submitted by a parent

dis an awfal school. i was here since 2nd grade and it was the worst bout 4 years of my life. dat school iz boring and weak plus the students so i advise u to sake your child to another school.

In the 3+ months my son has been at this school, I have been nothing but disappointed -- and that's being kind. My son's 1st grade teacher has no desire whatsoever to nurture all of the children in her class. She recently explained to us that my son needs to "stop asking so many questions" because it can become a disruption and sometimes with the "smarter kids, it's the simple things they can't understand." Never in a million years have I heard of a teacher discouraging a student's curiosity! Further, we were also told that when we're at home with him, we should just tell him that "enough's enough" and there are to be no more questions. Excuse me? Did this teacher just tell me how to parent my child? Additionally, last week, my son was in another classroom with a reading buddy. After he was done, he went back to his classroom only to find that it was empty. His teacher had left with her students and took them to PE -- without my son!! This is absurd and utterly ridiculous. I am disgusted. This school already tests well below average...and now I know why! Because of this, it's been given a restructuring status, which is fine - because I am moving him next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Am a transport from NYC and am very impressed with this school. Coming from a very competitive environment, we were reluctant with the school systems here. The teachers have been amazing so far and are very very involved.
--Submitted by a parent

In response to the parent who feels that ESL students may be holding others back, I understand the concern. However, it's not only the children whose 2nd language is English that may need remedial work. In my neighborhood, there is a diverse group of children who appear to need more remedial work because they are significantly behind and these are the not the ESL children. Parents need to be more involved than ever in the education of their children because of the reality of budgetary constraints on schools. The best thing a parent can do to help prepare a child for the real world is instill a love of learning. If children can learn to love reading early, or love to do math early, they will not be held back by any peers because they'll be able to drive themselves to learn at their own pace. Summerfield's scores are actually higher.
--Submitted by a parent

This school spends such an inordinate amount of time doing remedial work for students who do not speak English as their first language, that on-level students are held back. This is completely unacceptable, and the administrators are completely unresponsive to these concerns. It's no surprise that this school scores only five out of ten based on standardized testing.
--Submitted by a parent

I absolutly love my daughters 2nd grade teachers. Yes she has 2 in her classroom all the time. And I think it's great.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been very happy with Summerfield Elementary. No school is perfect, but Summerfield works hard to make the kids happy. The administration is always been available to speak with, and they know most every child by name. The teachers have given my daughter their knowledge and attention. Every staff member I have come in contact with has given me the up most respect. I am glad my daughter is part of this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My child came to this school mid season they were great and i have no complaints
--Submitted by a parent

This is the most organized, positive, efficient, and well-run school I have ever worked at. The teachers are well qualified professionals, and the administration is extremely open and supportive. We work hard to provide a great education to our students, and we love them!
--Submitted by a teacher