Lorton Station Elementary School

Both of my sons attended this school, my oldest for 4 1/2 years from K-4 and my youngest for kindergarten. My oldest child had special needs and it was hectic as he progressed through the school. The staff always had a heavy turnaround between school years resulting in lack of continuity for a special needs child (2 different principals, 3 different special education teachers, and 2 different IEP coordinators). Two of the five general education class teachers he placed within his time there were ill equipped to deal with a special needs child; one who did not have the temperament and the other a first year teacher. The staff that does stay on is friendly and professional and both of my boys did have the same kindergarten teacher, which was nice. The school also has a very good mix of all ethnicities.
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My son attented this school for two years, kindergarten and 1st grade, at the time the school was awesome as were the teachers. We moved away for a few years and now we are back at Lorton Station and I am beyond dissapointed. This school has gone down hill fast. The quality of teachers is, well there is no quality. One Mom confided in me and told me to get my kids out of Lorton Station as fast as I could. I am considering just driving them to a nearby school so they have a shot at a better education. Since school started two months ago I have had nothing but problems with the nasty and rude office lady. The way she spoke to me was unbelievable. She spoke down to me when I was trying to sort out a bully problem my son was having! I guess she doesn't realize I don't have to work so if anyone deserves to be spoken down to it would be her! I don't suggest sending your children here, Lorton has many other elementary schools with great reviews. Also the quality of kids that attend this school is what you would imagine in SE dc
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My son has spent first and second grade at this school. I have had a very good experience. Teachers have been good and I see progress in myson. He seems to like school. They were responsive tonal of my concerns. The school is verybdiverse which is a plus. I don't have any complaints. Stay involved, support the teacher, be open to teacher suggestions...
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I would have to say that in the beginning when my daughter attended 1st grade and I loved Mrs. Flowers she was the best teacher that she ever had! Throughout the years she's been there I've had some really unprofessional teachers who have there ego in the way of being an educator. I like when teachers take pride in being a teacher and would do nothing but the best to educate. I feel this school need to re-evaluate the teachers, staff, and principal.
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I thought this school was great. My son attended kindergarten and 1st grade here. I
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I have a child in first grade, and I think the scholl is organized and stricted. The only problem is that the classrooms are too small. But other that that, so far, I am pleased with the school.
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About student getting 'penalized for being too smart' in GT - It's sad, but seems to be true...I've had the same experience with my child this year. The same story and same reactions from everyone involved. I could sign under every word of yours. Very disappointing experience.
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I think the school has done well, looking at 5 years post start up. The classes are very diverse, but the teachers (mostly) are well trained and kind. The principal is tough and principled, which often comes across to parents as inflexible and occasionally rude. My daughter's experiences since kindergarden have been very good overall. Given the school's demographic challenges, I am impressed so far.
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The school is trying its best. It is a little overcrowded but they make it work. They have good teachers and good programs. My son loves the music program, the chess club and GT center. He is in GT and he is being challeged.
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Very unimpressed with LSES. Administrative staff is unhelpful and combative. Unorganized classes and not a good experience. I am pulling my child out.
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