Pocahontas Elementary School

There is just no excuse for how poorly this school and staff operate. We relocated from Chesterfield County Schoold and its no comparison, The office staff are unfriendly and downright rude to the parents and children. Obviously only there to collect a paycheck. If you care about your childs safety AT ALL, do not send them to this school. I have never been ID'd picking up my daughter as the staff do not even get out of their chair to help you. My daughter has been sent back to class bleeding last week because the clinic was "closed." We will be withdrawing my daughter from this school after Christmas and sending her back to Chesterfield County.
—Submitted by a parent

I have been involved with the IEP system both as a juvenile PO and now as a parent. Both of my children have disabilities. My one son has Sensory Processing Disorder and has been at Pocahontas since preschool. I cannot say enough about the special ed staff, teachers and specialists. My child is like a different person because of everything that they've done for him and is doing very well in school. My other son was just diagnosed with ADHD and so I am waiting to see how he adjusts to the special ed program but I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff, teachers and current administration at this school. I have been VERY happy with them!
—Submitted by a parent

Where to begin - the administration is uncaring and callous. Most of the admin staff are there to collect a paycheck and have little to no regard for my child's safety. The office staff is unfriendly and quite rude. If you don't believe me, just try calling and asking for a teacher. The teachers are the saving grace for the school. Most of them do care about children and most do the best with what they have been provided. However, this is not the place for a child with a disability.
—Submitted by a parent

I have two children, my daughter still attends and my son is in the junior high. My son attened this school k-4th grade. He was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade and this school was wonderful with him. Great communication and great patience!
—Submitted by Pennie Tolbert, a parent

It is a great school for my daughter without learning disabilitiesshe is in a multi age class with lots of pets and has lots of teachers so someone is always able to help one on one. This school however was not so good for my son with ADHD.
—Submitted by a parent

We relocated here from the Northeast, and there is no comparison in the quality of education received here compared to where we are from. Smaller class sizes and more one on one attention has been more beneficial to my children. Scoring well on the SOL's is a high priority, but not to the point where it takes away from day to day education
—Submitted by a parent

In my opinion the school focuses on teaching children to pass the SOL tests instead of concentrating on quality of education. As a former student of Chesterfield County schools, I'm just not very impressed.
—Submitted by a parent

Everything about this school is great. It also has wonderful special needs staff members who assist children with learning problems. The administration and staff are wonderful, caring individuals who help our children achieve their best.
—Submitted by a parent