Hazelwood Elementary School

This school, like all has its challenges. But, there is now a new principal. My children have had some WONDERFUL teachers and some that aren't so great. I think that you find this anywhere. I would agree that under the old principal parent involvement wasn't welcomed much, but it seems to be better now. I hope that this is the case next year. I encourage all parents to be as involved as possible. You should be welcome in the school and don't take "No" for an answer. The more you are there and the more you say, the more that you will be accepted in the school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a middle of the year transfer. They did not get outside time all winter. The teacher sends home a coded conduct folder 1- interrupting class 2 not following directions 3 not keeping hands to self. Etc etc. no feed back other then that is given, have to harass the teacher into telling me what is going on, half the time she has actually had to ask the children in her class what my child did that got her in trouble in the first place or will mark down conduct off the world of a child she didn't actually see it. She sends home homework that has no bearing on what they are covering in school that week. It's awful!!!
--Submitted by a parent

The staff is awful. My kids have had a very horrible experience with this school. The teachers are mean and disrespectful to parents who are involved.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with every bad review given to this school. If you are an involved parent, BEWARE. They do not like parental involvment. They indeed treat the kids more like they are in the army than a school. There is no understanding or kindness. The punishments are extremely harsh even for the youngest kids. They often don't even investigate the situation before they issue a punishment. The administrations is ruthless and apathetic. The kids have absolutely no freedom or individuality. They expect perfection from these poor children. AVOID this school if you can help it.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter went to this school it was a nice school but the teachers are the most awful teachers i have ever seen they promote favortism and bulling . One teacher inpaticular was the worst she help the student who didnt need help but egnored the ones who needed help.She was the most horrible teacher my daughter still has promblem with adults beening scared of them . Even though we have move because of army , and she makes all a,s and bs and has top scores on the crt test.I am thankfull we moved away form the teachers there. before they did any more damage
--Submitted by a parent

Great School! My son was at Hazelwood from K- the beginning of 3rd grade and we loved it. We moved due to a duty station change in the Army. I would highly recommend this school. Great teachers and the principal Ms. Sanford is wonderful!
--Submitted by a parent

I have to agree with the last couple of reviews. Where did all of the teachers go that have been at Hazelwood for years??? It amazes me that so many have bailed out on the sinking ship. I think the captain and 1st mate have something to do with it.
--Submitted by a parent

I am not very pleased with this school, my son was enrolled here and we had relocated from another state. So you know every state and school does things differently. Yeah hazelwood doesn't understand that , they don't take the time to help the kids. I am not happy with this school, thank god I moved out of there school district.. I do not recommend this school to anyone
--Submitted by a parent

This is not a good school in my eyes. The kids get treated like they are in the army. They should take an example on the school system in europe and also let the kids be kids sometimes! Would not recommend!!!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a wonderful school! Great teachers! My daughter is getting a wonderful education! The teachers and staff are awesome!
--Submitted by a parent