Thorson Elementary School

I am wondering why you scrubbed my previous comments. I thought you were allowed to be constructive on this site

My oldest son went to school at Thorson for Kindergarten-5th grade and we were very disappointed in the experience. For three of the years he had teachers who were not plugged in. In first grade, his teacher was gone for several months for a hip replacement. In second grade his teacher was recovering from cancer, and in third grade his teacher was gone for 3 months on maternity leave. The gym teacher was extremely mean to him and picked on him constantly for his lack of physical skills. My son is not very athletic and he would come home in tears because of her. When I talked to the principal (who is no longer there) she dismissed my concerns and stood up for the teacher. I feel like this school neglected his needs and even broke his spirit. He is now in middle school and he has a low self-esteem and was not prepared for the coursework. I very much regret sending my son to Thorson and wish I could go back in time and do things over.
--Submitted by a parent

Couldn't be more pleased with my daughter's experience at Thorson. Help is in place when a child needs it, and everyone is caring and pleasant. There is a feel of community, where everyone is encouraged, involved, and accepted.
--Submitted by a parent

My child goes there and thinks it is a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

Thorson is a wonderful school. My daughters have flourished here. The teachers/staff are open and care about our children. The school has a very active PTA and provides so much for our families.
--Submitted by a parent

this is a great school for all children it is highly recommended
--Submitted by margaret butson, a parent

Good, solid education. High quality resources (library, computers, etc.) Overall teacher quality is high. I'd like to see some teachers be more open to new ideas. Excellent parental involvement w/highly active PTA. Very good art, music and guidance programs.
--Submitted by a parent