Roberts Elementary School

I'd send my child to private school rather than Roberts if I had the choice to make over again. Old materials, few books, limited supplies and no doors on any classrooms make learning tough for kids with the large classes in grades 1 through 6. There seem to be more than 30 kids per class. State test scores seem to be dropping and I not surprised since this school seems to resist change. Kids say that many teachers yell a lot.
--Submitted by a parent

Roberts Elementary is a nurturing environment for children. The teachers, the principal, the custodian, the cook, the support staff, and the secretary all care about the children. I chose Roberts Elementary for my children above area schools and I know that I made the right choice. I have seen many, many instances where children were put first. No child ever goes hungry, teachers and the office staff have sought out winter coats and boots for children in need, and the secretary treats all of these little ones like they are her own. She wears many hats and loves her job. I feel confident that my children are well taken care of and are getting a quality education. The principal sets high expectations for teachers and students in order to provide the best learning environment for our children. As far as parent participation, the PTO as well as teachers welcome parent volunteers. I have seen many parents working in classrooms, the media center, reading with children, organizing events, fundraisers, assemblies, etc. I have seen many pleas for help and ways to get involved. I am a happy parent and proud to say that my children attend Roberts Elementary!
--Submitted by a parent

Huge class sizes of 31 or more students. Rude staff, not willing to take parent input.

So far the school year has changed slightly since last year. However, the principle has been a little nicer, but the seceratry lady that sits up front...man..u cant even get her ever to be nice or smile. U can hear her yell from her chair to the kids in the hallway. I just dont undertand how u cannot be nice. Still the parent participation still doesnt seem to be a important goal of this school. U want to particapate but they never call u.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a terribly unprofessional school with rude faculty and staff. The post from a parent on Feb 18, 2011 is spot on, there's actually so much more but....it's too bad public schools have such low standards now days and that no one cares enough to hold them accountable and we the taxpayers/parents of the students attending have no say what so ever in any of it. Perfect example of carelessness and laziness in society, not everything takes a dollar to make a difference, somethings just take someone caring enough to make the difference. Taking my kids to a new school in hope a bit more logical practices.
--Submitted by a parent

My child is a 4th grader at this school. He has some slight struggles with certain areas of learning. His teacher has been very supportive and made some good suggestions for us to try at home. However, of the 5 years he has attended, only 2 of his teachers have really shown any initiative in helping him. I agree with some of the other parents on this site that it would be nice if the principal became more involved on a personal level with the students. My son is involved in the Roberts Rooks Chess Club at this school, and I have to say that the club is one of the best (if not the best) in the state. The teacher who runs it is truly outstanding. He truly cares about the kids and makes many personal sacrifices with his time to run this club. Overall, we're pretty happy.
--Submitted by a parent

All the teachers really care about the children and teaching them. They are well liked by parents and children.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Roberts because it is the perfect size and fit for my family. The teachers are helpful and easy to communicate with. The learning process is structured to your child's abilities, and they have the right mix of learning and fun time. The student body is a perfect mix of different cultures which I find important. The building itself is clean, well run and well staffed. The guiding principles of the school are something any family can agree on, mainly to be respectful and to do your best.
--Submitted by a parent

It is a great neighborhood school. The families that attend the school really care about what happens there. They have tons of family involvement, whether it is with parents helping out in the class, to the after school activities that take place. The teachers and staff have a genuine concern for the students in the building. I cannot imagine ahving my kids in another school!
--Submitted by a parent

I love Roberts because it is such a family oriented school. Many of the parents are involved one way or another. I appreciate the diversity, which makes the school so well-rounded. The teachers and staff are very caring and supportive.
--Submitted by a parent