Mount Hope Elementary School

Mount Hope is a very hands on school. Everyone is involved in helping my child learn and improve his grades; from his teacher to the principal to the speech teacher and everyone he comes in contact with in between. I love Mount Hope!
--Submitted by a parent

We've had the same experience with this school's principle to the extent that we removed our child from the school. He needs to be replaced with someone who can do the job. If the economy forces us to put our child back into public school, we will readdress this issue. In the interim, those who cannot afford a better school, education and safe environment in the private sector for their children have to live with this school which is extremely unfortunate.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a kindergartener and 1st grader at this school. The principal does not allow more than 15 min. of homework per night for any grade level and I have had continuous problems with him. We have never had problems in school before and just moved here. Now I feel we are being set up to fail with one child in ISS already. What a dissappointment. Teachers and principal have a hands off, don't want to mess with any challenge attitude.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 3 children at Mount Hope. This is an amazing school. They really love parent participation here. You are always welcome at any time. I attended a Catholic School as a child and was worried about sending mine to a public school, but I am thrilled with Mount Hope. When you child hits 5th Grade and gets to go to camp for a week with his classmates, he or she will have a great memory for life. Wish I had that opportunity as a kid. Teachers, staff and principle are A+.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children in this school for the last 5 years and I have nothing but great things to say. I love everything about this school! The teachers have all been terrific and there is any extracurricular activity you could ask for. I don't want to leave out the principal and support staff because they are wonderful.
--Submitted by Carrie, a parent

I have 3 children at this school. I love the teachers here. The kids learn so much and the staff is excellent. I believe the staff are the reason this school is so successful in making the school work so well. As far as the principal, he is a nice person, but unattached for the most part with students and families. He needs to become more active with the school and the families. I rarely see him out and about with the kids. I do love this school overall and would recommend it to anyone!
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children at Mt Hope, 2nd and 4th grade. I love this school. Our teachers always have had weekly and monthly assignment sheets, weekly progress reports, and great communication. I have a special needs child with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism, and have been so lucky with his education at this school and could not be more proud! The academic programs for both my kids have been first rate. They are involved in music, art, and Boy Scouts which meet at the school. The principal has been there many, many years and thouroughly loves each and every child...even my special needs child. I could not be happier! My children are walkers, and the school has always put safety first and really watches and gets involved with each family. Any day you are there, you will see other parents too. Come stay with your child for the day!
--Submitted by Kendra Harris, a parent

I was excited about the prospet of my children attedning a better school I was disapointed.I have three children in this school and since I have limited word space I will summ up the problems with this school.First no communication with the parents.My childern have been at this scholl for several months and I have not talked to their teachers except at conferences..And I have volenteered! there are no weekly reports to tell parents of childrens progress.There is no homework sheets sent home for the older kids so we have no clue what they are studying. Basically I think this school although better funder is worse run.The teachers seem(for the most part)to want to do the minimum.The schools have our children half the day we should have constant communication with staff and be participants in the corriculam.I feel that this school is not living up to that.
--Submitted by SHANNON PARMELEY, a parent

My three children attended Mount Hope, First through fifth grade. It was a wonderful school with wonderful, caring Teachers and staff!
--Submitted by Patricia Riedel, a parent