Pollard Elementary School

As a former student of Pollard Elementary School, I must say I am not very impressed. I was completely shocked by the flat out rudeness of a few of the teachers. I had quite a few complications with teachers, although there are some great teachers working at the school. I particularly liked the care of the guidance teachers. I went down there quite a few times for emotional issues. I would walk in crying and walk out with a smile. Very impressive as I have extreme emotions. The principal is satisfactory, although just barely. She must really step up her game and deal with things appropriately. Academically, though, the school had little to be desired. An improved SPED program would be a great idea. I really did enjoy being a reading buddy to one of the kindergarten or preschoolers. Before, he didn't talk much. After, he hugged me. The program improved both of us in a way. If I had the opportunity, I would do it again. I didn't really notice how much I loved it there until the bus to go home started moving on the last day of fifth grade. Seeing all of the teachers waving, some of them on the verge of tears, reminded me how many people cared about me. I would recommend Pollard.

I love the fact that Pollard School is very caring and watchful of it's students. Having bus and car pick up monitoring. Also love the small school.

Quality of saftey awareness was poor and the leadership and concern for the students within the school was obviously lacking.Would never reccomend this school to anyone who is looking out for the safty of thier child.
--Submitted by a parent

Good academics - wonderful teachers. Less impressed with principal on administrative level. Can see the lack of connection she has with teachers & parents - any parent who volunteers even a little can feel it throughout the school - although the students don't seem to be tuned into the tension there. If that changes I would consider pulling my children out.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a very questionable school. Academic programs for gifted children is nonexistent. Meaningful programs for special ed kids is also pretty nonexistent. I have seen both of these with my kids. Middle School seems much better at handling special ed, but not gifted kids. Good luck.
--Submitted by a parent

Terrible terrible terrible, what else is there to say. I had to pull my kids out and send them to a private school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has poor leadership, disgruntled teachers and an unhealthy attitude toward learning. Unless you have a special needs kid. They are well cared for and respected. Children who behave well and are academically aware, definately get lost in the cracks. While my child recieved straight A's all through the 5 years, she had an actual 3rd grade education. Trying to send her to a private school in 6th grade was a disaster. She had to have special tutoring just to meet regular standards. How does a child who got A's every year, end up like this?
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. Teachers are kind and caring. They give a 110%. No child will slip through the cracks here!