Folger McKinsey Elementary School

The parental involvement is amazing. The kids of our school are very fortunate to have hardworking volunteers pull off the many great learning as well as fun events, fundraisers and community work. The staff is flexible and genuinely want to see our future succeed. We are very happy here and would reccomend this school to anyone moving to the area.
--Submitted by a parent

We've had an extremely positive experience at Folger in the 3 years we've been there. The teachers and staff we've encountered have been positive, supportive, and inviting of our participation. The parent volunteerism is a phenomenal contribution to this school. Our new principal's energy and openess to new activities, such as Drama Club, school dance, and Bingo night is refreshing. This school is definitely worthy of its Blue Ribbon and Green School status!
--Submitted by a parent

Folger McKinsey is an excellent school. The teachers are receptive to parent involvement and the children love going o school. Our principle is very involved with the families and answers questions and concerns swiftly and fairly after finding the answers needed.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has been a wonderful part of our lives. I have two children at Folger. There are so many parent volunteers and a great sense of community. The Principal is making it fun to learn and keeping high expectations of the students. This and the dedicated teachers make Folger a great place to attend.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 3 children in Folger now and it is my 6th year at the school. I am thrilled with our new principal who has a passion for learning and leading. I am thrilled about the new school being built. It is long over due and will help the students and teachers achieve at the hightest level. Changes are tough at times, but the Folger community can handle it.
--Submitted by a parent

As a family who moved to the neighborhood specifically for the schools, we are very disappointed. At the start of the year, we were surprised when other parents, unbidden, offered us sympathy and support upon learning who my child's teacher was. This seemed very odd! Now we know why. Throughout the year, the teacher has failed to meet our child's needs. Additionally. I have witnessed the teacher being unkind to other children and complaining about them in their presence. More than once, she has compared one child unfavorably to another, by name, when talking with parents. Principal turnover has been high the past few years. Tension between the teaching staff and the principal is palpable, and students get caught in the middle of 'battles' over what a teacher thinks his/her responsibilities should be vs what the administration thinks they should be. Positives? Committed and involved parents and a great support staff!
--Submitted by a parent

I have four children who have attended/are attending Folger McKinsey. They have received an excellent education and there is an amazing sense of community. The parent involvement is great - I don't think I've ever been there when I haven't seen at least two or three other parents who are volunteering at the same time. Teachers who come to Folger tend to stay for a long time, and I'm guessing that we only lose one or two teachers per year. We have moved away once and chose to move back to Folger, and we are preparing to move again and keep our house so that we can come back to Folger next time we are living in the area.
--Submitted by a parent

I regularly volunteer and have 3 children at the school. The office staff and all teachers do a great job!!! I see the difference in my children vs. The children of freinds of other local elemetary schools. They are amazed at the reading levels of all my children at the 1st grade level.
--Submitted by a parent

As a very involved parent at Folger I can say all students are getting a very good education. The school facility is old but has been funded for a major revitalization project in 2010. A new school will provide many more opportunities for afterschool programs and advanced programming. teachers and administration to offer much more to their students.
--Submitted by a parent

My grandson attends this school. His teacher was very harsh and arrogant towards him. She would belittle him in front of other students and even teachers. He had transferred from another school where he was a honor roll student. My family is not happy about this school. It is not a blue ribbon school. There are no special programs for students. Parents aren't allowed to visit unannounced. When asked about volunteering, we are told that all spaces are filled and they didn't need our help. As a 'retired teacher' this school is not what it is made out to be in our community. Thank you.