Flagg Street

This is a great area of Worcester and I was excited to send my children to Flagg Street. Huge mistake. This school is 100% about how much money you have and who you know. The school assemblies are like a contest to see which mom can wear the highest heels or pack the most botox into her face. The school is constantly asking you to spend money on one thing or another...not a bit of money either, a lot. And I do mean constantly. Don't even try to smile at anyone working in the office or ask how they are doing, these superior beings have no time for you. Don't bother saying thank you or being friendly on the phone with them, they are just going to hang up on you mid-sentence. If you send your child here, be prepared to be treated like bottom-of-the-barrel trash. It's true, the teachers seem to not care about much of anything. And, they have no guidance counselor! I truly want to volunteer for the school but I just cannot deal with these people. It sickens me every time I'm there. My kids are miserable and no one seems to care. Don't be fooled like I was by the fancy computer lab and beautifully decorated classrooms, unfortunately this place is nothing but a status symbol.
--Submitted by a parent

We are not only a school but a family too. When support is needed we come together and help with out hesitation. My kids love Flagg!
--Submitted by a parent

I am in complete agreement with the last reviewer. Ever since the 'new' principal took over, the school has lost everything that made it a great school. The wonderful art teacher left. The wonderful music teacher left. The teachers have become so complacent. It's as if most of them are just waiting it out in order to get their pensions, including the principal.
--Submitted by a parent

Flagg Street school has been a very inconsistent educational experience for my three children:when you are fortunate enough to get an energetic, innovative, teacher, then you are fine, however, the principal is complacent, does not take advantage of the great resources she has, does not inspire anyone as very bright, and is certainly not an educational leader-she seems to be happy to get to retire from a school without any major 'issues,' and push the status-quo. The school has become another poster-child for Worcester mediocrity and 'leave no worksheet behind' mentality. If you have a child who loves to learn, or is an advanced learner, find another place for your child, or do school-choice and attend a school outside of the city. Flagg Street has a few good teachers, but it is simply a job to the others. Most will not go above and beyond. Flagg Street is a sad disappointment.
--Submitted by a parent

Flagg St is a great school.Principal is is really helpfull and involved.Teachers are so nice.I wold just like to see more new thisng added to their program
--Submitted by a parent

Both our children go to Flagg street school. The school is open and inviting. The faculty really care about each student's education and parental involvement is fantastic. The PTG and administration are creative and cooperative. I think that in an underfunded city, Flagg street school stands out among all the others. Great place to send your children.
--Submitted by a parent

it is considered to be the most desired school in the city. It is located in the most affluent neighborhood which explains the safe-family friendly environment. On the other hand, one would anticipate a much more serious approach to the academics, which I have found to be far from rigorous. another major turn-off is the clickiness of parents /students . I would recommend it only if you could not afford living in the subborbs and sending your children to those school districts, especially shrewsbury.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school! They are extremely helpful and always upbeat. They care about my kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Energetic and in-depth teaching at Flagg St. School, fun to learn.
--Submitted by a student

We are very happy with Flagg Street! The parent involvement and the excellent staff make this school great! Our principal, Mr. Hibbert, is absolutely wonderful- he truly cares about each and every student and knows every one of them by name. We are blessed to have our children at this school and cannot imagine not being there. Our kids look forward to school every day and we know that they will get the best possible education, and they are as safe as they can possible be- Also, the ptg is great! Keep it up!
--Submitted by a parent