Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Partnership CS

Walter D. Palmer Leadredship (high school) is the worse Charter School ever. They are unorganized and very chaotic. The staff is rude! You are told the problems will be handled but never is.They do not do parent advocacy or intervention.Parents are not allowed to meet or talk with one another to resolve any issues. My child has a learning disability and needed extra help, some of the staff would help my child, but was then told they could no longer help my child with their education, however the teachers now have to make sure it is safe for other children to go home in their safe corridor...What happened to school police or the City's police patrolling the area even more often. Now, the school is going to get government money for a child with an IEP but however has not recieved or met the goals they are suppose to meet each year. The children have to share textbooks, homework is not given that often, the school always want money for something, notices are given at the very last minute, if they are given. At Parent Nights, there is no control of the crowds, you can not hear...it's a mess...keep looking for another school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have been a parent of Walter D Palmer LLPCS for the last 11 years and this school has really went down hill.. At one point in time I had all of my children enrolled here , and one by one I started to withdraw them , because the school does not stand by their 0 tolerance policy, and they have a very high turn over with their staff... They try to have leadership night for each grade level , but there is no crowd control and the patents are very rude... You can barely hear or see your kids perform... And every time you turn around they are asking for money or buying supplies ... I will definitely be taking my kids out of this school and putting them somewhere where the staff can control the kids and my kids can get the decent education that they are entitled to
—Submitted by a parent

Hello I'm a pround parent of Wlater D. Palmer my son, his been going to Walter D. Pamler since he was 3years of age . He is now 8 years of age and the staff and teacher and principal knows the children , parents and they work hard to see your children go far in life. this school offers so much to our children. Walter D.Pamler also has a leadership night each month for each grade in the school so famliys and friends can come and see what this school is about.I must say the parents are very involed with their children and also the school.Walter D. Pamler offers after care, help with homework , reading and math and much much more !!! I realy do love Walter D .Pamler .
—Submitted by a parent

Next year will be my 10th year with this Great School full of future leaders! Proud to be associated with WDPLLPCS!
—Submitted by a teacher

As the principal of the Middle School, I am extremely proud to be a stakeholder, as well as an invested employee for 9 and half school years. WDP-LLPCS. I am proud to be a part of this community!!!
—Submitted by a teacher

I am a parent of a 4th grader that has attended this school since the first prekindergarten. Last year my 12th grader was part of the first graduating class. This is a great school that cares first about your children. The principals know your child and work with the parents to make sure your child gets the best education possible. The teachers are great too. Leadership wants all parents to get involved and holds monthly meetings so that parents are a part of the school. I feel good that my child is safe and cared for and receiving a high quality education in a great environment. I have many other family members and friends that have chidren in this school and we think it is the best. If you want the best for your chidl, come to Leadership because they really care about education and families.
—Submitted by a parent

i go to this school but i am in the process of transferring to palumbo, the students here dont care about their education and a very mean, besides the students the teachers are great and want the best from us

The high school is not ready to be a school, We dont even have any textbooks or supplys to do actvities in school with. They also ask us for money at our concerts each month. Dont know grades or credits . teachers are smart but have no say in anything. Its a waste of my time. Teacher leave every year . I would leave to thou

This school is absoluetley terrible! I have two kids one in the elementary school and one in the middle school and although the elementary shcool is better they are both all about money. I find that the teachers at the middle school have no concern with the children. I have visited this building several times and found the children just roaming as they please everywhere. My son has just basically wasted an entire year of his learning here and needless to say they will not be returning for the next school year. The main concern at this school is if everyone is in school uniform! WOW!!
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers that believe in the children. Parent are made welcome and included in programs. The administration makes the school safe and child friendly and ensure an academic program that provides opportunities for all students to learn. This is one of the best charter schools in Philadelphia, with programs for children from Pre-K through High School. I would recommend this school to any parent that want a high quality education and safe environment for their child.
—Submitted by a parent

I absoultely love this school the education the staff i love everything about this school!!
—Submitted by a parent

I have a child that attends this school and am highly pleased with the caring and passion of the teachers and administration. The staff sincerely care about the welfare of the students and parents are welcomed and supported. It is really a traditional community environment that includes parents in decisions concerning their child's education. I have watched this school grow for over 5 years and recommend it to my friends and family.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a new student at the school and I really thought that I would like it there but to my surprise it's really not all that it's hyped up to be. I may as well have kept her where she WAS going! The teachers are not as concerned as I feel they should be about our children's education. My child's behavior is worst than it was at the other school! I think the staff should concentrate on more important issues. it's really so discouraging because I really hoped she would be challenged more here but I guess I was misinformed. I don't think I'll be keeping her here for another school year therefore my search for a better education for her continues.That's not good! I hope someone from the school reads these reviews and maybe things will get better!
—Submitted by a parent

Walter D. Palmer has lost all value of the school from when my child attend school. Teacher are leaving and my child is on her third teache and school isn't even over. They don't send home any paper telling u anything out early dismissarl, but if they having a trip sheet of paper come quick for ur money. So need help principal need to walk in school or something.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a son in pre-K and I am pleased with the quality curriculum used by his teachers. They have an array of interactives centers. My 4 year old has learned to recognize his letters and some vocabulary including his name. He is also being prepared for Handwriting and foundations for Math. His teachers keep in constant communication with parents and they go out on field trips alomost every month.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm dishappy with this school cause right now they are unorganize as i'm sending u guys this. My daughther teacher quit and i really like her do u thing they would send some information home letting u know what going on my child was very unhappy for those few day and i didn't know why until i ask her. For work and learning she not gettin the information she receive last year, web page not update i really thinking about taken her out of this school and letting my friend now how kids attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I am deeply dissatisfied at the way this school seems to disregard the imminent needs of the children : longer ,smaller , more structured classes & parent involvement . I recently asked to join the PTA but was misguided for several days as far as getting information because they haven't any ! This school is not teenager friendly...Why ask for a high school to charter when you're having problems with the middle school ? Just posing some of my questions / concerns ......
—Submitted by a parent

We have just upgraded our middle school math curriculum and vastly enhanced our performance option. With virtuosi in art for children and dance for all ages, along with a curriculum which is the embodiment of Jerome Bruner's enactive-iconic-symbolic approach, I cannot boast enough about the improvements we have made.
—Submitted by a teacher

For parents who are seeking a quality education for their children, I would NOT recommend this school. Perhaps it's due to the type of people the administration serves, but I've found that the school to be a bureaucratic nightmare. I think it's a shame that so much energy is put into policing the parents and children when that energy could be better used on getting better teachers, involving parents more, improving test scores etc. As a very concerned parent, it was like pulling teeth just to get a chance to volunteer in the class. There's no crossing guard at a major intersection of the school (very dangerous). And I was appalled at how parents are not allowed to walk their 3 and 4 year old kids to class. Instead, they must walk back alone. Again, if you want a well-run school where parents are very involved and treated with respect, dont chose LLPS!
—Submitted by a parent

I am a dedicate parent of LLPCS and this year we are in the process of selecting two travel teams for basketball and we are going to a in house league for our other children. I love LLP circulum it took some time to get used to but I love how the teachers send home homework for the week. I am so busy with basketball and work that I need the other time to help my children with their homework. I do not like how the afterschool program doesn't have homework help with the day's homework assignment.
—Submitted by a parent