Richard E. Byrd Elementary School

The Byrd school is an excellent school with Teachers that care about the students and the quality of the education they receive. The school's parents are what really make a difference in keeping Byrd the excellent school that it is.
--Submitted by a parent

Academically the curriculum is rigorous. Most of the teachers are dedicated. Great kindergarten,music, 2nd grade,reading teachers. Fabulous resource room teacher. However, Byrd falls short socially. Their anti-bullying program is weak. Parent/student handbook policies not enforced. Students are supervised at recess by only 2 or 3 "lunch aides" who are well meaning but overwhelmed. Principal (or teachers) NEVER make an appearance on the playground at recess. If your child is shy, bullied, is a bully or has any type of social issue it is brushed off except for a one program that seems to be just for show. Rarely will principal step in to resolve a bullying issue.Parent has to contact her several times and still no results. When kids misbehave/bully their parents are not contacted, so the parents never know about the behavior. So disappointed--could be 4-5 stars if administration was a bit more compassionate regarding the social stuff.
--Submitted by a parent

We've been very impressed with quality of teachers and educational programs at Byrd. Unbelievable parental involvment as well.
--Submitted by a parent

Committed educators produce quality education. Teacher quality/commitment varies by grade level. You won't find a more exceptional Kindergarten teacher. Phenominal! Although, if your child has a learning disability, eg. ADD/ADHD, this school is not for you. If you like mandated teacher-parent conferences, your needs won't be met here either. It is extremely rare to find some educators available after contract hours. My partiality to 'above the call of duty teachers' is derived from my first-hand experience and knowlege of what's available in school systems outside of Glen Rock, NJ. Not the school I had hoped it would be.
--Submitted by a parent

My Daughter previously attended 3 other schools prior to moving to Glen Rock; we belive the Principal, Teachers and Parents made her transition to the area a pleasure. I do not believe any other school could in any way top this school it is simply perfect.
--Submitted by HOWARD MANGAROO, a parent