Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School

My son only went to Sally Ride for about 2 months... However, he learned more in those 2 months than he did at Brookhaven for the rest of the school year. Back in Sally Ride, he use to come home and tell me what he had learned, words I didn't even know the definition of sometimes. At brookhaven, he tells me he played with his friends outside, then I would say "and... what did you learn" He replies I don't know... every time. I'm not bashing Brookhaven, I'm sure they're a great school and there isn't much of a bullying problem like I noticed in most other elementary schools, plus the staff involvement is excellent, but I feel that they can push more with the learning.

What makes SKR great is the staff. They are the most caring teachers, admin, and support staff you will ever find. I cannot believe the patience they show not only with kids, but with parents who often blame teachers rather than consider how to best solve a problem. I have two children who both did very well at SKR. One has severe ADHD and many challenges because of it. Her teachers worked with her and us to find solutions to problems. They were proactive and I credit them with helping her get over many social and academic issues, all without her every needing any special plan for assistance. In other words, they never HAD to address her ADHD issues, but they did so anyway. My younger child did so well at SKR that he was accepted into and moved into the magnet program. The staff at the magnet was nowhere near as wonderful as SKR. We almost moved our child back to SKR repeatedly and looking back, I wish we had. For those who look at test scores, I need to inform you that SKR has a K-5 Learning Center. The test scores from these classes get grouped into the school, so they will bring down any school's scores. Ignore them and look at the teachers. They are amazing.

This school is the best school ever! Teachers are very friendly . Principal is very kind and vice principal is soo good to everyone.

two of my sons have attended this school, I have been very involved with their learning and the PTA. I love the teachers and principals, they do an amazing job! the principal knows the name of all 550 kids and is very accessible both to the kids and their parents, the only thing that concerns me is the teachers aids, building services and lunch ladies... they are the stereotypical MEAN people. I've had to talk to my kids about how to handle that sort of behavior. Other than that, my children have grown so much, they are both at least one full grade level in math and english and are very excited about learning and being challenged, that I think is priceless!