Hodge Road Elementary School

Can I give it less than 1 star? My son is special needs and this school has failed him in every way possible. They have some brand new teacher in the AU1 room that does not have the compentence level nor experience/expertise that it takes to work with these kids. My son has behavioral issues noted by his prior school. He was making gains before he had no choice but to go to this school. They tried to illegially remove his BIP plan (behavioral intervention plan) until I stepped in. If you dare try to call them out on their incompetence, don't underestimate what they will stoop to. It's illegal but worse than that? Immoral on all levels. My son has not made any progress or gains academically speaking since he's been there. Not at the rate of his previous school...I'm consulting with a civl rights attorney after this awful experience and will have him removed. The prinipal is completely out of touch as well...Maybe there are good teachers there but if your child is special needs, they will do more harm in every area imaginable.
—Submitted by a parent

I absolutely agree with an earlier review that Hodge Road has some of the best teachers in Wake County. My daughter is a 5th grader there. All but one teacher has been wonderful and made our experience meaningful. It is also true that the focus and resources lean heavily to the ESL and low performing students. The principal is not consistent in her leadership and support of the teachers. If we had other choices, we would not choose to attend here.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a really good school with probably the most talented teachers in the state. As the earlier review said the board of education dealt them some bad cards in sending non english speaking students there but what they have done with it is great. The area around the school is great, they just need more of the actual knightdale parents to send their kids there so it can balance out the population.
—Submitted by a parent

This is an amazing school, do not listen to the bad reviews. The school board sent all the ESL students there and most of them don't even speak English when they come in, given all that they are given they have done better than the horrible high rated school in the area (East Wake Academy) as far as how much the teachers care about the students. Don't blame the school for what the school board did to them. Send your kid there and if you are in East Wake Academy, take your kid out of there and see what a really great school is.
—Submitted by a parent

I believe that this school focuses more on children that are ESL and doesnt focus on those who are not. I believe that my sons expierence here would have been better is he would have had a classroom that all children were treated the same. Instead they labled him as the trouble maker and there is a complaint about him every day. Some of the complaints were he was talking in class... he is 5. What 5 yr old doesnt talk in class? I believe the teachers need a better handle of the children they are teaching and need to focus on all of the children and not one group of them.
—Submitted by a parent

This is not a good school and obviously offers no support to their teachers. Two teachers have left halfway through the year and who did they bring in to take their places- (fresh new teachers that have never taught a class before) - These teachers yell constantly as they cannot control the class* your child will not learn at this school ! Also they only care about the ESL students in which they get all the funding for programs to teach these students**
—Submitted by a parent

This school has completely failed my son. The poverty levels are high, as are ESL students so no one has time for him. Every day he comes home asking me when will he get to finally learn something new.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a grandma residing in Thomasville, NC visiting Hodge Road Elementary School previously having lunch with my twin grandgirls to find that this school is definitely a genuine one in the teaching world of education. I must say that my girls hold high esteem of the first grade teachers and don't let me forget the cafeteria workers, and really all are great through their eyes as well as mine. By the way, I am a 62 year old student at Davidson County Community College, Lexington, N. C. having my second year under my belt working on an Early Childhood Development Associate Degree and very proud to see what it takes to become a highly skilled educational leader. Each and everyday my twin grandgirls talk about how they love the teaching at Hodge Road Elementary School. Keep up the great works!

This school is in lack of leadership. The teachers do what they can, but the Principal is an absent figure and doesn't provide the support the teachers need. It is sad to see how Hodge Road Elementary falls deeper and deeper in mediocrity.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a fifth grader at Hodge road and have been very pleased with the education she has received at Hodge Road. The teachers have always been willing to dedicate their time and energy to make sure all children excell. We have been grateful for the caring teachers and excellent leadership at Hodge Road.
—Submitted by a parent

I think the teachers are great but the leadership is awful and could us a change in leadership please.
—Submitted by a parent

Hodge Road Elementary is a great elementary school, but they are in desperate need to parents involvement in the PTA. I encourage every parent who kids go to Hodge Road Elementary to become involved in the PTA.
—Submitted by a parent

The current leadership needs a change. The school seems to losing ground. My daughter attends Hodge Road now for four years. I have been witness to the recent decline. The teachers are and have always been great!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is great if you are non english speaking. Because that is the focus of the school. If you have a child who is at or above grade level and speak english, they will be left behind!
—Submitted by a parent

Both of my sons attended hodge road elementary school. They are currently honors and ap students in high school. They have always excelled in their education and I attribute their success to the awesome teachers at hodge road elementary. My entire family enjoyed the entire experience in elementary because there were so many opportunities for children to succeed. The teachers were always friendly and committed to the students' scholastic, psychological, and social achievement. The solid academic foundation they received at this school has adequately prepared them for the challenges ahead. Thank you hodge road elementary!
—Submitted by a parent

My child attended Hodge Road her Kindergarten year and she had a wonderful experience. The staff was pretty good at keeping me informed with what was going on and they always, always had special events for the children and their families. I wish she could continue to attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent

My children have attended Hodge Road Elementary for the past 4 years and they have both excelled academically. We have had a wonderful experience working with the teachers and staff. Extra effort is made to encourage parent and even family involvement. We have grown to love many of the teachers there and appreciate their dedication.
—Submitted by C H, a parent

If you are a parent that cares about your child don't send them. In my opinion, it's one of the worse educational environments in the US. Our daughter had a very terrible experience. The Administration is overwhelmed the teacher couldn't control the class and quit at years's end. The best way to experience the school is when you drive by it on the way to the 64 bypass.
—Submitted by a parent

I think that this school is a very good school. My daughter has developed very well in this school. She is doing exceptionally well and the staff is very courteous all the time. They are always willing to help or work with the parents.
—Submitted by Crystal Singletary, a parent

I think this school has some serious problems it needs to address instead of choosing to ignore in the way they handle teaching by example respect and tolerance....especially when it comes to their special needs students!
—Submitted by a parent