Starrett Elementary School

This school is one to watch. Excellent leadership and great teamwork. The counselor is one of the best.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe that the academic programs are challenging in a good way at Starrett. The students need challenges that will help them grow academically. However, the teach quality and principle leadership are both very poor. What ever happened to mentorship and leadership? Myself and my husband both make it a point to speak with my daughter's teacher throughout the week and everytime we attempt to speak with the principle, he's unavailable. Additionally, the principle has no interest in the feelings of the parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a Starrett parent for 3 years and I have absolutely loved my child's experience there so far. Every teacher has been qualified and caring in every way. I am a certified high school teacher and have been very involved in my childs education. I have volunteered and been on the inside and even subbed and seen behind the scenes. I have Never seen or heard of any incident where the teachers were not caring towards their kids. I feel they have worked hard to meet any need my child has had. I am thankful for the hard work these teachers put in every day! This year my childs teacher sends a newsletter home every Monday and at the end thanks us for untrusting our child into her care. My advice...if your having a bad experience there maybe you should be there more helping and advocating for your child!
--Submitted by Linda, a parent

Starrett is a great school. The leadership and teachers have been involved in extensive training to meet the needs of children. Starrett is part of the National Network for Educational Renewal. That is quite an honor that indicates a belief in the success of all children. As well as orchestra and band, students may be involved in Bell Choir, Science Club, Mad Scientist, Chess Club, or Drama Club. Starrett Starbucks emphasizes good behavior and honors children weekly. The environment emphasizes a safe orderly environment. Peer mediation emphasizes settling differences in a positive manner. This school constantly looks for ways to improve children's learning experience.
--Submitted by an administrator

I am the parent of a Starrett student for the last 3 years and the only feedback I receive is poor. Thankfully she is a smart girl and I can only hope that her future teachers will be more helpful. The staff is somewhat unprofessional, the lunch lady fed my child green beans and bread when her money was out, and the Principal never has time to 'talk' to me about anything. The one thing that gets me the most is how much time they spend writing all the negative reports and not enforcing the positives. I'm always concerned that her self-esteem will be low due to all the discipline she receives. Yes we do need a change in the way the staff runs.
--Submitted by a parent

The level of parental involvement is not that great. The PTA doesn't seem to do that much at the school level. Not fond of the principal. She isn't very accessible. Haven't had any problems or complaints about my children's teachers. They have been great. Does have the districts only bell choir.
--Submitted by a parent

Classrooms are too big. No individualized attention. Too much time spend on discipline rather than teaching. Level of parent involvenment is poor. Need more positive leadership. Extracurricular activities are so slight, few and far between.
--Submitted by a parent

Starrett is a great school. The teachers and principals are wonderful. My children love it here and so do I. I would like to see more parental involvement though.
--Submitted by a parent

Starrett is a wonderful school with great teachers, parents and students. It has a very active PTA. Students can take orchestra and band in the fifth and sixth grades which is rarely offered in a public school.
--Submitted by a staff

Great School, my daughter is in Kindergarten. She has learned so much in the short time she had been there. Her teacher keeps the parents well informed.
--Submitted by a parent