Charles Street Elementary School

Overall good school, however, one of my children is subjected to bullying and nothing is being done to stop it. In fact, my child is removed from play ground activities when the "bully" joins in rather than removing the other child. This and turning their heads is how bullying is dealt with. This child has a reputation and is well known in the school so therefore will be permitted to continue in this manner as she moves on to high school. Such a shame... On top of this, a booklet of names, addresses and phone numbers has been published and distributed, so children can live in fear after school is out!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school with a lot of good teachers and support staff. It also has a Great after school program!
--Submitted by a parent

Charles St is a good school with a very friendly atmosphere. Some of the systems in place seem a little old-fashioned and I think the administration is out of touch but we have had nothing but great teacher experiences.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my first year for both my boys there. One of my kids has a phenominal teacher! Superb and you can tell she absolutely loves all her school kids, it shows in his work and development, he has excelled by far. Than there's my other son, who's teacher I am not quite as fond with. :( He struggles and I feel as though he's being criticized for not achieving like he should be, he never had this problem at all from the school we came from so it's frustrating for all of us.
--Submitted by a parent

I have four children that have attended Charles Street School and all four have suffered from bullying and extreme stress, not just from other peers, but from teachers as well. This is something I have personally witnessed, not just stories from my kids. There are a handful of teachers that are extremely gifted and wonderful, I just wish there were more. Currently, two children attend another school and have excelled; unfortunately 2 children still attend and I am now looking for another school for them to go to. Nothing breaks a mother's heart more than to see the light within their child go dim because of what they have to endure in an environment meant to nurture them and help them to grow up to be productive young adults.
--Submitted by a parent

I think the teachers at Charles St. are exceptional. They really care about their students and communicate well with the parents. The diversity at this school is great! There is a tremendous amount of parent participation for everything that goes on here.
--Submitted by a parent