Shaw Road Elementary School

It is unfortunate that we chose this school for our kids. Without exception, this is the most disturbing experience my wife and I have witness in regards to the curriculum, attitude of the principle, and certain staff members. As a concern parent I highly suggest and discourage any parent to choose Shaw Road Elementary as a tool to education, motivate, and provide a continuously learning environment. If you want to submit to a faculty preconceived opinions, defensive disposition, and superiority complex, I would think carefully before enrolling your child/children in this school especially, if you are moving in from another location and are a not native of the community.
--Submitted by a parent

If you want your child to be challenged this is not the school. I agree with the other parent. If you've recently relocated to this area and your children came from a prep, traditional or advance education school this is not the school for you. I am very dissapointed in many areas and unfortunately it starts at the top: The Principal is not open to a parent view of what is best for their child. My husband and I was promised a meeting with our child's teacher, this never happened. Some of the teachers takes it personal if you - the parent- question them on things like extra homework. I was told " go and get work books if i wanted more homework' !
--Submitted by a parent

The principal there, Ms. Piger, is fantastic. She takes the kindergarteners two at a time to read to at the beginning of the year and then at the end of the year she has them read to her! She has brought an openness and caring to Shaw that is rare these days.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had children at Shaw Road now for the past 5 years. This year they have a new principal (as of 9/08) and she seems very good. Overall, the teachers are compassionate and helpful. The one time I did have problems with a teacher I felt the principal at the time handled it very well. Would recommend to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are great! The complaints others have about the doors are for safety reasons and the staff has been awesome. My son is only 5 and can read everything. I very impressed!
--Submitted by a parent

Our family is new to the area, and I'm not impressed. most of the staff that I have met are ornery and quick to snap. They only have certain doors that your allowed to go in through, but they don't inform new parents and there is no sign out. They take Wednesday afternoons off so PM kindergartners have to go to the AM classed. Like weekends and summers aren't enough time off. I'm going to homeschool next year because they are behind and my child is getting bored. His teacher is nice.
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended shaw rd in the 03/04 school year and I was very happy. However several teachers were let go due to budget cuts and a new principle is in place. There are still many good teachers present, but overall I am not pleased with the new structure and am very disappointed in the unemotional decision making. I always feel that the chilrden should come first and not strict policy. I have not been pleased with the school for the 04/05 year and am looking to switch.
--Submitted by a parent