Parker Whitney Elementary School

It has been very tough to get appropriate accommodations for our disabled daughter.

This school does not have a clue how to deal with students who have ADHD.They would rather hold a kid back than provide proper accommodations or modifications. Many of the classrooms have a large number of disabled students and need aids,yet they are not provided.They would rather be punitive with pupils,suspend or send them home and simply blame it on the parents.The district is even worse,you say one word and it's non stop retaliation!

First, two things that are not this school's fault: we moved here from another state and this is our first time in public school, so it was kind of a shock. Please factor that into my review. Our family has experience with the 6th grade, 4th grade, and 1st grade at PW. The 6th grade teachers were ok. The first grade teacher is amazing. The 4th grade teacher, not so much. In my opinion, if you have a child that is gifted, sensitive, or exceptional, this is not the school for him or her. However, if your child is outgoing and falls within the range of "normal" (whatever that is!) this school will be fine. It's a nice community of people. The office staff, aides and crossing guards are wonderful. The new principal is great and energetic and has an amazing vision for the school.

This is are first year here and my son loves loves his school and teacher. Everyone is so nice and approaching here I feel at home. They have a lot of different subjects compared to any other schools we have been too. I really like the fact that fusion dance comes out to do an 8 week program with them. They are known for there reading program. The community seems to get involved a lot. All the schools out here have out standing ratings and reviews. I would recommend this school to everyone!