Ferson Creek School

My son attends this school and I am very happy with the administration, teachers & principal. Ferson Creek has been awarded the State Academic Excellence award for the past 4 yrs. & continually acheive to exceed the state testing standards. Their curriculum & technology are competetive and progressive. The dedication and involvement amongst both teachers and parents is phenomenal. The administration does an exceptional job of promoting reading & math comprehension and also helps build character development in each child. The bucket filler program that was rolled out this year to encourage each student to be kind to others was a wonderful idea. The additional educational and enrichment programs offered through the school are an additonal benefit as well.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school! We have had children attending Ferson since 2007. The Early Childhood program is fantastic. The EC teachers and staff truly care about the kids, and it shows. The principal and staff are very friendly. We have been very happy with the our experience.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have gone to Ferson Creek since the fall of 2007, and we have had only positive experiences with the teachers, students, staff, and principal. It seems that some of the older reviews of this school are outdated.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers,principal and services. If you have an issue- they are responsive. District 303 also deserves credit. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you have concerns. National test scores appear well above average. Children are very kind. No matter where you go-- It's what you make of it. I think they give you opportunity above others.
--Submitted by a parent

I volunteer at Ferson Creek several times a week. The staff and teachers are friendly, and the students are courteous and respectful. I like the amount of collaboration between teachers of the same grade level.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school! My son has a young new teacher and I find her to be very animated and fun while still providing an education of substance. My son came home telling me how much he likes his principal. When I was his age I was afraid of the principal.
--Submitted by a parent

Pick your poison - an inexperienced young teacher or a jaded, tenured one that takes off a ridiculous amount of sick days, leaving her students with a string of subs. My kids come home and report they had a sub at least once a week. What should be a fabulous school, considering the wealth and eagerness of parents to be involved, is instead mediocre. Classes are over-crowded. 23 kindergartners?! Appalling.
--Submitted by a parent

The teacher to student ratio is not good. Also parental help for crucial learning is not utilized. A very disappointing experience.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great place to be. Even though there have been five principals in five years, the teachers have really pulled this place together and their effort, care, and concern for ferson creek students and families is apparent.
--Submitted by a parent

At ferson creek, parents want to be everywhere. What they don't realize is that the teachers are the certified, and trained professionals. Parents need to back down and let teachers do their jobs. Although it is nice for them to offer additional assistnace in the classroom....That is clearly a poor decision as parents are clueless of best practices in classroom education. I would not any parent to help teach my child reading, writing, or math. I want the trained teacher to do that. Bottom line...Parents need to back down and let the teachers do what they do best...Teach. I have observed parents walk around that place like they own it. Sorry, but they obviously need a job of thier own. I only wander, is that how you walk around your doctor's offices- unannounced and expecting to be seen without an appointment? Let's gain some respect for these professional teachers- many ma degrees!
--Submitted by a parent