Catherine M McNamara Elementary School

My children attended this school before we moved out of state. The teachers and most of the staff were wonderful. The office staff is lazy and has no interest in actually helping you. The principal is on a power trip and doesn't like when things don't go her way. The PTO isn't that great if you aren't with the "in" crowd. I offered to help many times signed up for many things and got ignored completely. The nurse is over worked with no help her office is always busy and she does her best to help all children.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers at this school continually complain they have too many children in their classes and can't handle their work load. (My child's 3rd grade teacher has 24 kids in her class with no assistance). As a result, I have had to hire outside tutoring for my child because the teacher doesn't have time to ensure that he is caught up with the class.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a high level of accountability and children are extremely safe here. The staff is excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

Parental involvement highly controlled by the principal. Teachers are great, but limited because of her need to control. Administration will listen and give you lip-service, but ultimately, they do what they want, and don't consider your input as a parent.
--Submitted by a parent