Somerdale Park Elementary School

The teachers at this school are awesome. My daughter started Kindergarten this year and they told me she would be reading/writing by third marking period. Was doubtful, but much to my surprise, she is reading/writing at the K level. Way to go Park Teachewrs.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been at this school for many years. One of my complaints is that after school activities are very political and have exercised favoritism. This is sad for the other children who would like the opportunity to shine.
--Submitted by a parent

Administration above the principal needs a change. Other than that- most teachers are awesome! I have learned that parents need to be involved and stop blaming teachers for their child's misbehavior. It starts at home!
--Submitted by a parent

The teaching staff is excellent all you have to do is email a teacher and your responded to within 24 hrs, most times sooner. My children are in 7th and 4th grade and while it hasn't been perfect every year my children are very happy here and the teachers they've had have been wonderful to them.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is going into 4th grade. This will also be his 4th year in this school. I hate it. We're looking into moving again just because of the school. There should be buses. He's constantly being bullied. They say there is a no tolerance rule, but they don't go by it. They did not have a principal for just about the whole 06-07 year. I thought I did my research before moving here. Obviously it wasn't enough.
--Submitted by a parent

The quality of academics being taught is excellent. My daughter is being challenged while receiving honors and the teachers are always available if help is needed - before or after school. I have been encouraged to stop by and even sit in on any class at any time. If I have a concern, it is addressed immediately. There is also great communication among the teachers and parents. A simple email will put you in touch with any teacher at any time. My experience has been a good one.
--Submitted by a parent

The overall education is wonderful. They need to adopt a bullying stance as all three of my children are constantly being hurt physically and the school refuses to do anything at all.I wish that they were as good at protecting our children as they are at educating them.
--Submitted by James Todd, a parent