Lyman Elementary School

I am absolutely appauled as a parent. This school should seriously be shut down. The Office staff is rude. Most (not all) of the teachers have no idea how to treat children nor nurture them. I have no idea how this school is still operating.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is a joke. The people that work the office are rude, the teachers could careless about your childs education.. This school needs to be shut down!!!
—Submitted by a parent

I am shocked at the comments about this school. The vast majority of the teachers and staff are very dedicated and competent professionals who give of themselves beyond what is required. For those of you who have encountered problems with a teacher or staff member, remember that one person does not and should not condemn the entire faculty of a school.
—Submitted by a teacher

This schools motto should be 'SWEEP IT UNDER THE RUG'' weve had to take problems to a higher authority because the vice principal will just blow off any problems no matter how serious. The office staff seems to hate everyone. Teachers share way to much personal info with students. Staff turns their head when racial issues are presented. Bullying is not stopped by staff when they see it. There appears to be no dress code and no code of conduct for students or staff. Poor teacher quality, poor staff quality. Unprofessional janitorial staff allowed to yell at and belittle kids for walking on the freshly mopped hall way floors. Where else are they supposed to walk? This school is in need of a serious over haul. My kids have been transfered to a better district where they are treated like people, not livestock. I will never put my kids back in Lyman elem.
—Submitted by a parent

Nearing the end of our 2nd & final year at Lyman. Previously I had no problems with this school now the problems are plentiful. The staff has proven to be 3rd rate. The office staff has a 'you dont matter' attitude toward all. The teachers are rude, unprofessional & unmotivated. A new teacher insist on showing students her tattoos, she tells them all about her personal life-highly inappropriate, her tattoos & personal life have nothing to do with teaching. My child has told me about teachers ganging up on students, singling them out & alienating them from the class. Only when my other childs ADHD meds stop working does their teacher call me repeatedly to tell me to do something about it, then she says its MY CHOICE for my child to be on meds. If it were my choice my child wouldnt have a disibility. Having ADHD & the treatment of ADHD are not a CHOICE. AVOID THIS SCHOOL LIKE THE PLAGUE it will infect your children, your home, you & your relationship with your spouse.
—Submitted by a parent

I did not like this school. My child went to this school for two 9-weeks. I pulled my child from this school. The teachers were rude. I never felt welcomed at this school. My child is now enrolled in a school without any problems. I'm in shock with the difference a new school has made on our family. My child now likes to go to school versus crying everyday to stay home. I will never send my child back to this school!
—Submitted by a parent

My son started Kindergarten at Lyman this year. His teachers as well as other staff members have been wonderful, not only for him and his future, but our family as well! Thank you Lyman Elementary
—Submitted by a parent

I think Mr. Black did a very good job last year. Hope that he will keep up the good work for years to come. Thank You for all your hard work. Mrs. Clark
—Submitted by a parent

The new principal Mr. Black showed the students of the 2007-2008 school year very positive aspects for future growth and his leadership skills were fantastic!
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school, with outstanding teachers and principal. I am very pleased with the discipline overall. However, the school office' personnel is not very helpful. Thanks
—Submitted by a parent

I enrolled my son in this school after Katrina and I am extremely pleased. He has (to me) the best two teachers for kidergarden. They work hard and encourage the children. I had my child in a private school and they in no way form or fashion can stand up to this school. The principal is so involved its welcoming to see her everytime I drop him off or pick him up. My son was a first grade reader by the beginning of the second term. Love it. A very pleased parent. totally recommed this school.
—Submitted by a parent

With Lyman's principal now, the school will sure go to a higher level. She is a caring, yet a stern principal. Great things are starting to happen there.
—Submitted by a parent

I think that lyman needs to have a music program and arts program.
—Submitted by a parent

I transferred my children from this school due to poor leadership, unprofessional and rude office staff, excessive teacher absentism and unqualified substitute teachers. As a parent, when speaking with assigned teachers, several complained constantly about being overwhelmed with school work after hours and not having the time to communicate with parents as often as they'd like. Furthermore, the school offered no extra curricular activities which are essential to motivate children while attending school, and the leader's disciplinary procedures left a negative influence on me and child.
—Submitted by a parent

I Agree. Rules seem more important than education. Parent involvement is not welcome. Good teachers that are hindered by the leadership.
—Submitted by a parent

It's a shame that this school does not offer any music or arts programs. These types of activities make learning more fun and bring out the creativity in children which will reflect in their school work. This school seems more interested in rules and test scores. Elementary schools should be fun. You can learn and have fun at the same time. Parent involvement does not seem welcome,