Sweetwater Elementary School

My son had a bully last year and when it was taken to the principal and vice principal nothing was done about it until i called the dept. of ed. but, a week after that, every thing my son does is reported to the principal. My son after this year will never step foot in that school again after what they have been doing. I give the school one star and that is me being nice.
--Submitted by a parent

In response to the parent who was disappointed because her child was bullied, I agree with you. My two white children (boys) were both bullied, physically and emotionally. All of the comments were racially motivated. White children at this school are the actually minority. They were pushed down and called names, but always just out of sight of the teachers. When they complained to their teachers, they were told that because they didn't see anything happen, there was nothing they could do. I spoke with the teachers on more than one occasion. Nothing got any better. They stopped saying anything to their teachers because they said it made it worse on them and that the teachers got mad if they said anything. I understand that bullying is a normal occurence, but when children are allowed to physically push and hit other children, what message does this send?
--Submitted by a parent

We are very disappointed with this school. My son attended this school in the 5th grade and was constantly being bullied" and talked about due to his darker skin complexion. The bulling and racial remarks were never taken serious by the Principle or the Teacher. It has been a constant battle for us because this school lacks discipline and professionalism. PARENTS: Please think twice about sending your child to this school especially if they are considered societies minority. It s really sad when you have to teach your child to defend himself instead of teaching them the importance of school and that s to get a quality education.
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They were the only school that would keep my child safe. She was removed from school afte she left there due to her Latex allergy.
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My concern for this schools sagging achievement data has been verified. After a great Kindergarten experience at this school, we have been severely disappointed with the lack of challenging work from our son's 1st grade teacher. We have had several communications with the teacher only to have the same work with no assistance from the school leadership. Teaching to the middle seems to be the constant for this school, but this is not accpetable to us. Our child will be at another school next year.
--Submitted by a parent

This school and all of it's leadership should be investigated and reprimanded. There is a lot going on that I am not satisfied with. My students have gotten what seems worst as the year has gone on because of the lack of discipline with the 'bad' students. And of course this distracts my students from learning which should be the number one expectation.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children currently attending SES. The principal there is wonderful and she truly cares about the students and their familys. The school is clean and well kept. The teachers are excellent and my boys are learning so much!
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I'm very unsatisfied. They won't have the PA (venture) program intill December. The student teacher ratio is maxed out. There's no diveresity.....and no one cares. The bus drivers are horrible and its very small (gym, luch room, library). I want to take my kids out but they won't let me put them in another school, I guess they're all maxed out. Its great to know our tax money gets used wisely. These children are the future leaders of our world, I just don't understand why education isn't our top priority. If I went to school for 4+ years so I could help the world and our children it, so I could make a positve change in a child life, then it turns out like this, thats horrible. Teachers arn't babysitters.
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I have a son in Kindergarden and he has learn so much. I think the schools does an excellent job.
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My daoghter attended the past three years matriculated to middle school. The experience here excellent. SWES has provided an excellent foundation for the remainder of her education.
--Submitted by a parent