Heather Hills Elementary School

Academically, this school has a great program. My son loved the math, science and language program. It's tough and a lot of homework, but if your kids needs that, this will not disappoint. My problem lies in the bullying problem at this school. My son was constantly bullied at this school and one time assaulted. When the assault happened I spoke to other parents at the school and they said their kids had complained of being bullied also. When we spoke to the principle, she didn't seem overly concerned and when we brought up other kids who were having the same problems and one parent who was pulling their child out of the school because of it, her comment was, "that's not why she's pulling out her child". DENIAL! Needless to say, we pulled our child out and there has been a complete 180. He is extremely happy back at his original school and he's still receiving tag courses.

I am 100% satisfied with HH ES. My daughter started attending in the second grade and is now a 3rd grader. The curriculum is rigorous and parent participation is high. The staff is very accessible even for a busy working mom - I can call and email them anytime. The principal Mrs. Hosch is also very available.

My daughter transferred to this school to begin second grade in 2009, It was the best decision ever. This school have firm but caring teachers. They do give lots of homework. The principal is firm with the kids, but it's needed. She is truly preparing them for college, yes I said college. She gives them electives like sign language, financial planning, step, destination imagination, and others to choose from. She makes them responsible for their own actions. I call her the female Joe Clark who wants nothing but the best for her students. The school is old but the up keep is wonderful. So many people ask me how they can get in. Well that's on the child, but if you get the opportunity to send your child her, you won't regret it.

As someone who substituted at the school I feel that there is not enough discipline. While students are changing classes they are running in the school screaming and horse playing. I am used to having children walk in a straight line and quietly as they are changing classes. I also felt that the class that I was teaching had poor writing skills. Ultimately it comes down to parent involvement and reinforcing what they learned at home.