Cliffdale Elementary School

I enrolled my child in the pre-k program here and I'm happy she is learning and experiencing school like environment, but I am extremely upset at the lack of communication between teachers and parents. I get automated phone calls all time about stuff that doesn't pertain to my child, but I cant get a phone call when my child bumps her head and comes home with a giant knot on her head? My she has been hit in the head 4 times already this school year and that's too many. That tells me the teachers aren't paying attention. I don't ever know anything that goes on with my child unless she tells me about it then when I confront the teacher about it she's just like oh yea I forgot to tell you. I am also concerned with some of the behaviors and knowledge she picks up. For instance my child learned that Martin Luther King Jr was who to death, not anything else like what he believed in or what he was fighting for. That concerns me because again my child is only in pre-k and only 4 years old. Needless to say she will not be attending there next year.
—Submitted by a parent

My child is enrolled in this school and I am far from impressed! The teacher-parent communication level needs to be address and the parking lot supervisor is not nice. My child transferred into this school late in the year and will be transferred out. I have had nothing but problems. I am sorry but at this point I have nothing positive to say! If we weren't moving... I'd homeschool!
—Submitted by a parent

This school needs better rules set up for the bus drivers and times for bus stops. They seem to be at a bus stop whenever they want whether it be 15 minutes early or 15 minutes late and there is no way of ever knowing. It is a very long walk to the bus stop from our home and this makes it extremely difficult to know when to be there waiting. I was warned about the buses but went ahead and let my daughter ride them anyway. Big Mistake! If your going to enroll your children in this school do what you can to avoid the bus.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended Cliffdale for kindergarten and 1/4 of first grade. In kindergarten she had a wonderful teacher. BUT--- she was picked on because of her race and size. Cliffdale is a very prejudiced school and is short on diversity. She was the only white child in her kindergarten class and the only white girl in her first grade. I found the reactions to this despicable. There were plenty of classes with good diversity, but for some reason mine was singled out for two years to be teased and ridiculed especially by the boys. Was not impressed and happy now that we've moved to Stoney Point area!
—Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of a child that has been attending this school for 3 years and I think this is an excellent school. I only wished that there was more extra curricular activities for the children. The level of parent involvement is fair
—Submitted by malicha, a parent

this school does not look out for the children the teachers do not keep parents informed no matter how much you are involved they will tell you your child is doing good then you get a progress or report card and it is failing.
—Submitted by heather, a parent

This is a great school. My daughter is currently attending pre-k and she really is learning a lot. The teachers and staff are very friendly and the security there is great!
—Submitted by janet, a parent

Cliffdale is a great school. Pleased and surprised at how much and what our children have learned. The office staff is always so nice especially Mrs. Cherry! The only thing that I would ask for is a free dress day every now and then for students. At least once after each grading period. Maybe as an incentive for honor roll including good conduct. With the free dress day that was just given, my children as well as others in the neighborhood looked forward to it as well as the parents.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a child in this school, and I must say that love it. My child has learned so much this school year. I am so proud of her and you will love this school.
—Submitted by a parent

Cliffdale is a great school, I would recommend this school to any elementry level student. However, I feel that it needs more extracurricular activites available to the children, such as school plays.
—Submitted by a parent

Cliffdale has good security and the staff is very nice but many of the children are loud and undisciplined. The classrooms are small and crowded. My son attended kindergarten there and had we not moved, I would have either home schooled him or moved him to another school.
—Submitted by a parent

I think that Cliffdale is a great school. I have two children currently in school there. My youngest will be going there as well. Teachers are wonderful, friendly and disiplined.
—Submitted by carla starke, a parent

My child started Kindergarden in this school and is now in the fourth grade. They have been nothing but fair in the treatment of students. It does not matter who or where, just what and most importantly, why. I will recommend this school to anyone who has a child of school age.
—Submitted by a parent

cliffdale Classical Elementary is a wonderful school. My daughter has been attending for 3 years and she has enjoyed it very much. The children at this school are very disciplined and polite.I would recommend this school to anyone who is moving to the Fayetteville,NC area and wants a safe educational environment for their children. The teachers are wonderful and the office staff make you feel at home and will help out in any way they can.