William W. Hall Academy

My Pre-K and 2nd grader attended this school, and I felt as if the teachers were supportive at the children's impressionable age. I felt as if I could trust the teachers to provide sound feedback, and I felt as if the administration (specifically the Principle and Vice Principle) had my children's best interest in mind. Only a few teachers ACTUALLY treat your children like their own...those are unfortunately far few and in between.

This school is terrible and is getting worse. The staff are disrespectful, and show no compassion. They will talk about you're child's personal information. The cafeteria has roaches and my child saw a worker smash a bug in the food. The water has lead in it and was told to me by 2 teachers. Their is a huge list. Warning you have to conduct meetings ask for sit ins. Ask to see the credentials of staff members. Find out what resources the school does and does not provide. The main problem is the staff has been doing inappropriate things. The main secretary was fired because of money laundering. Their are people that are employed at this school that should not be but they are covering up a lot of things. One teacher I over heard him say he just comes for a check, another teacher went from a trashman to becoming a teacher with no form of college. Inappropriate acts, another teacher slapped a elementary school student and was fired. It's scary and things has to change so if you are a parent get involved more, talk to you're child, ask for sit in's.

My child began attending William Hall in 2013. I wasn't sure if this was the right environment for him. Everyday he came home with a story about a teacher who promised to help him learn and have his back when he needed it. She wasn'the his teacher at the time but he cares a lot for her. Mrs. Allen-Stringfield my son appreciates you being a great teacher. Thank you for giving him that extra attention!

I believe that the biggest issue with William Hall is the lack of communication. It's like pulling teeth. You ask the teachers to let you know specific things and they act as if they are too afraid to tell you anything. When a parent, in a county where the school systems says the parents are never involved, actually wants to be involved, why are there no clear avenues to make this happen? I can't help my daughter keep up in class if I have no idea what is going on in class. Grades are never posted in an adequate amount of time. Homework is not consistent. There are never any notes written in the agenda book from the teachers. I honestly believe the teachers are capable, but they must be overwhelmed to the point where the children suffer. If I ask a teacher to let me know issues prior to the report cards so that I can help her catch up, then let me know the issues. This may be public school, but as a tax payer, i am paying for this education.