Allen J Warren Elementary School

While reading about "our" school, the one issue that should be addressed is the Librarian. When I read the review about "our" Librarian I was concerned because I thought I was the only one that saw how uncompassionate she is towards the children. They are children and should enjoy going to the Library, they should enjoy reading and shouldn't have to be under so much "hostility" from the Librarian. I can tell you that I have witnessed this type of behavior. I believe that if she has issues in her life that are negatively impacting the way she treats our children then the issues need to be addressed. She puts a bad taste in the mouths of parents and children by being so rude and disrespectful. What the school needs is Undercover Boss . I can tell you that the teachers would be graded with an A+, my child loves 1st Grade and my feeling is most if not all of the kids love their class. As parents, we love the teachers too, the office staff would get a D or below and the Librarian would get an F. As a Principal you have the power to change this, please do so, then you ll receive you re A+.
--Submitted by a parent

I really believe that the office staff is part of the reason for the low ratings or lack there of in this school. My interactions have been with the 1st grade teachers who have been wonderful and caring. The office staff is the first impression to the school and while trying to communicate to them over the phone, they lack customer service. Another problem is the Librarian. When has anyone ever heard of a Librarian being rude to children and parents of any Library. Come on - - readers become leaders and when you have a Librarian such as the one you have - - it makes it difficult for parents and kids to interact with her and/or the Library. The Principal needs to take notice of the surroundings of this school to get those individuals on track for the training they need to get this better into a higher standard. I say Kudos to the 1st grade teachers, who have always be professional and caring in every aspect of their job. They are a teacher, a counselor, a friend to those kids - who in need guidance at such a young age. Last thoughts: Hire a Librarian who LOVES kids - - the damage she is doing to them at this age is wrong - then the 5 stars may come along on all reviews!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had many interactions at this school, and I can tell you that many of the poor posts are due to the office staff, not the teachers. The teachers give their best, but when the office staff is rude, they cannot do anything about it. I can tell you that if you have a problem, go straight to the school board.
--Submitted by a parent

I moved from Munster, and the experience education wise is great. The teachers are friendly, and so are other students. The lunch is ok, but pizza is horrid. The school could use an update and there's carpet on the wall. Hello the 80's called they want their carpet back. Anyway the principal does nothing to support anti-bullying yet we must say our "Bullying Rules" every Friday . i suggest Southridge instead. Sorry!!

This is our first year in the Highland Schools (Warren Elementary) and I can not be more displeased.... I have a pit in my stomach everytime I send my child off to school. Don't get me wrong, I love his teacher; however, everybody else there is very unwelcoming and uncooperative. It is an extremely tough situation to be in when I am afraid of calling or even going to the school because I don't know what I am going to be yelled at for next. I can't not wait to get him out of there and into a private school next year. The tuition will be more than worth it.
--Submitted by a parent

Just move here from Munster. The school system is very unorganized. I live right across from one, but my kids were transfered to another school an the other side of Highland due to not have have space for them. On the day of orientation the receptionist was rude and told me that the door I came in from was the door for students that rode on the bus, when I asked for a supply list she told me to HOLD ON, and something about me not knowing how to use the computer. One of my children has ADHD and the support system from the teacher, principal and even the school bus driver are unacceptable. Not willing to work with the parents, they just want to wash off their hands and want no part of it. My children will not return to the school next year!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Moved here from mid-Michigan and It has been wonderful so far. Highland Indiana is absolutely the best city to live in in the mid- west and Warren Elementary is top notch the security is excellent and the staff sincerely cares about the kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I had interactions with the second grade staff at Warren Elementary last year and was inpressed with their professionalism and enthusiasm for teaching. The teachers were also caring and respectful to the children. I am happy to have such wonderful role models at Warren. Keep it up!!

I so disappointed in this school organization. They lack the ability to ernestly address concerns and view parents as outsiders. There is a lack of collaboration and the mere request for information is viewed as offensive immediately. I taught my child to verbalize when someone hurts his feelings, when he approaches the teacher he is dismissed. when he tell the teacher someone is bothering him, it goes uninvestigated and ignored, when he asked to be reassigned to a new area he is refused. The teacher uses negative words to describe students, such as, "lazy". He is in an emotionally abusive environment and administration refuses to address anything. Matter of fact I believe it is acceptable.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very dissatisfied and unfortunately I can't write all that I would like to say. Leadership, encouragement, and trust is poor.
--Submitted by a parent