Ashland Elementary School

This is a great school! Obviously one parent was upset because the scool does not bend to ever whim of a selfish parent that has no interest in the outcome of the education of ALL students! I personally know many of the staff members and they are a loving caring group of people. They treat all students as equals no one student is better then another. If your student is in the quest program and does something wrong they will be held just as responsible as a student that is not in the quest program. All children are taught respect at Ashland! This is something missing from many schools and homes in our country today!

I have two children at Ashland, one of whom is in the accelerated program, and I am very happy with it. I'm not sure what the previous parent meant when he/she said it doesn't give the accelerated program justice. If they mean the school is focused on making sure that every child grows and succeeds, as opposed to just the "gifted" kids, then I agree with that assessment. But my child in the gifted program was given great attention and wonderful, creative opportunities for learning, and she was definitely challenged academically. The only drawback I've seen is the lack of foreign language study at Ashland. The school has a wonderful, supportive learning environment for all students, the staff is tremendous and the leadership is inspiring. All kids deserve the opportunity to learn and grow and to explore their knowledge through creative outlets. Yes, gifted kids have special needs that must be addressed to keep them engaged and they move a lot faster, but I tell my children I don't care how "smart" you are -- what matters is how hard you work, how much you learned today and how you plan to use that learning tomorrow. And to respect the contributions of all people. Ashland gets that.
—Submitted by a parent

We went here for the accelerated program. The school does not seem to give this program justice. They seem to be focused more on the rest of the school. If you have the option for G&T program schools, Meadowthorpe seems to be a better choice.
—Submitted by a parent

the school creates an atmosphere that supports love of learning and creativity.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has the best culture and climate imaginable! We serve a diverse population and yet everyone works hard to meet the needs of all of our students, no matter what those needs may be. Ashland's teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators are hands down the best in the district, maybe the state!
—Submitted by a parent

The Faculty and staff work as a team to provide creative hands-on daily activities for our students. We treat 'our kids' as family rather than students. Each child is precious and deserves our care and attention.
—Submitted by a teacher

We have a wonderful principal and staff. We are a Title I school and have a diverse school population that includes a Gifted program and you would have trouble picking out which classes are gifted and which are regualr if you walked in our building. Our custodial staff keeps our building looking like new, even though it is an older building. We have provide Arts opportunities to all our students- We are the ONLY elementary school in KY (that is not a magnate school) that has a full time Music teacher, a Full time dance & drama teacher, art teacher, PE teacher & computer teacher. It is a great community and fun place to teach.
—Submitted by a teacher

We are a very accepting school, we take broken pieces and make them whole. We have wonderful principal who care about the kids and her staff and I can't think of a better school to be at.
—Submitted by a teacher

The ARTS At Ashland is a loving, caring and family oriented school. We love the Ashland Family!
—Submitted by a parent

Ashland has an incredible arts program.

The teachers seem to really care about the students.

This school is not one that you should consider sending your child to if you want him/her to learn on his/her grade level. Don't send your child here if you do not want for them to be bullied or teased. The teachers have no support system when dealing with behavioral issues. Kids are ' looked over' if they disrupt class by fighting with other students, cursing at the teacher, or if they make obscene gestures at the teacher.The teacher really has no support from higher ranking school staff when dealing with these issues so in turn they have to accept it. The classroom atmospheres are not those that enable optimal learning.
—Submitted by a parent

I had a horrible experience with this school. Please do not send your child. This school is over crowded and understaff and the adminstration will try to hide things from you when you ask questions.
—Submitted by a parent

This is my son's second year,& my daughters first year at Ashland & they love it. In my search for a school I tradtional but enjoyable. My children are excited about the idea that they get to learn in a musical, performing and visual arts environment. I have been a hands on parent at Ashland, and this integrated learning system of teaching the important things like reading, writing, and math also gives the children a way to express themselves through imagination with dance, drama, keyboarding, and creative writing. With 'No Child Left Behind' legislation, Ashland is STELLAR in its efforts to increase its KCCT test scores, with parental involvement, an excellent diverse library collection, & an outstanding staff including the PTA & Family Resource Center, the adminstrative & kitchen staff, the janitors and instructors are all their with our child's best interest at heart.
—Submitted by a parent