Fletcher Elementary School

my kids started in Kindergarten. At the time the school was great. since the introduction of the Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP), my kids have all expressed how they feel like they are not getting the same attention to their needs as the MIP program students are. This has been expressed to me from quite a few other parents. The test scores have really dropped for the school as well over the years.

Fletcher could work on their staff to parent communication. As well as accurate and timely publication of student records.

I have two children here and Fletcher has been an amazing experience for them. We started Fletcher when it was rated much lower, for the Mandarin program. The growth has been amazing as test scores climb and new teachers are engaged. There is great parent involvement, strong PTA, and many classroom volunteers. Small school means the staff knows every child by name. Fletcher's score will only continue to grow as Mandarin cohorts move into testing age (3rd grade).

The newer teachers at Fletcher, particularly in the lower grades, show a genuine interest in student performance. But the long-term incumbent teachers in the upper grades lack the passion, drive, and expertise to be effective. The new principal is another disappointment. She is more interested in covering up the problems than she is in partnering with teachers and parents to create a better environment.