Hawk Ridge Elementary

It's a country club type school. Very elite-centered. They will openly tell you that they do not want your child there and then "lose" their CMS student record multiple times a year so you have to keep proving your residency. I knew 1 family who moved to SC but still attended there anyway b/c he was an ideal student. Middle school kids still wear their sweatshirts from there because it's seen as a power move. On a positive note, the parents and the PTA are super involved. Teachers heavily rely on class parents, subs, and volunteers for class coverage. Do not expect email replies the same week, or month, or ever. I agree with a previous review that there is a general lack of professionalism.

Teachers we know have been pretty good. Always feel as though they are whelmed with testing and paperwork - so much so that our children seemed to know plenty substitute teachers and helpers just as well as their main teacher. Principal is not the most approachable nor inspiring in my opinion. On once occasion thanked him once for calling me back to answer a concern, only for him to return with ..."....well, you called me, so I have to call you back...". Professionalism with parents is questionable. I think as long as you do extra work with your children at home and play catch-up, your children will do just fine at this school.

Student progress 3/10 completely true. I doubt test results. Inexperienced teachers, Inefficient Leadership. When parents have concerns then Leadership should ensure they are addressed. Sending kids to this school living in the expensive Ballantyne area is not worth!

Nothing great about the school. They should be more transparent with communication, progress report and setting up expectations with children/Parents.Also, try to streamline your online portals so that kids should not be confused with so many website and tools to workaround.