Shepherd Elementary School

Shepherd is a small community of Teachers and Parents and an Administration that works! It has one of the strongest PTA's I have ever seen. There are always aftershool activities for children and parents. The IB program is still in progress since it is fairly new to the shcool but the kids are learning and growing. Its a wonderful place for our child to learn. Some teachers tend to be old school toward the latest research in how to teach the whole child. But I think the school is making great strides. The Principal is engaged and gives strong leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

My son entered Shepherd last year as a new PK student. As my wife and I were new to the District, we had out concerns with public education in the city. We went to several DCPS open houses, and felt very comfortable with the Shepherd community. Not only has our son's want for academic success grown, but our family feels enriched by the caring environment. As a father, I am pleased with the leadership and the school's direction.
--Submitted by a parent

Shepherd is a wonderful school, on its way to becoming even better. A lot of the concerns I heard a few years ago, seem to have been--or are being--addressed. Shepherd is now officially an IB school. I love hearing the children say good morning in three different languages during morning assembly. The program is rich and diverse; the community is warm and caring. The school is not perfect and there are a few individual teachers that I feel aren't as good as they could be; but overall, I'm very happy to have my child there.
--Submitted by a parent

Shepherd is a wonderful neighborhood school in a wonderful neighborhood. We just moved to area and we have two children at Shepherd ES - we have lucked out!
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school with great teachers/staff, and great parent/community involvment. All of my children began their educations there. Our music program is outstanding and our language program is making great strides.
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers. Very loving, caring and smart!
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Shepherd makes learning fun!
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers, great princal, wonderful language instruction and music program!
--Submitted by a parent

Because the teachers really care about the children and their growth.
--Submitted by a parent

So many dedicated individuals, some who have been at the school for years. Kindergarten teachers (the ones I know best) are terrific. Great new principal. Diverse classroom, which I value a great deal. Involved PTA. Lovely neighborhood.
--Submitted by a parent