Marlan J. Walker Elementary School

As a former student here, I had a wonderful experience. Throughout my whole year, I only really had 1 sour teacher. My grades were amazing. All the teachers are kind. The clubs are also really fun to be in. Elementary school was an amazing experience for me :)

At one time, this school was a very well sought out school. Ranked 10/10, 5 stars, etc. until the last few years. The principal is HORRIBLE!! She does not try to solve or address any issues. Instead she sweeps them away or comes up with pitiful excuses. I finally pulled my kid from this school because of all the nonsense and it was the best decision ever. I don’t even know where to begin. 1. My daughter was in Kindergarten and came home bawling her eyes out because she had to use the bathroom during specials. She was told that if she uses the bathroom during specials then she loses her recess. I emailed Mrs. Imlay (the supposed principal) about the issue and her reply was “they only get one hour a week at specials so it’s important to not have any distractions.” She went on to say “they usually get the hang of it after a couple weeks (meaning not going to the bathroom)” and her other excuse is “they get a bathroom break before specials.” THEY ARE IN KINDERGARTEN!!!!!! What. The. ???? Since then I know of a few kids who have had accidents during specials because they’re afraid to go. How humiliating!! 2. BULLYING. OH MY GOODNESS!! This school has a terrible bullying and behavioral issue. Well of course they do....nothing gets done about it. Daily I would hear about other kids in my daughters class hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, punching, name calling, etc. There was even a gun threat. It was to the point that I didn’t feel safe sending my child to school which is the worst feeling ever as a parent. It’s not ok and there’s nothing being done to stop it. If something is being done it’s clearly an ineffective approach! If you want to report bullying you have to go to the office to fill out some random useless form. 3. There is no parental involvement. No communication. Some teachers are good about communicating but overall as a parent you feel completely left out in your child’s education. 4. Whatever you do. DO NOT allow your kids to ride the bus. I have literally watched bus drivers smoke right outside of their bus with open doors ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, put out their cigarette, and get on the bus. This issue was also brought to the attention of the principal with nothing done about it. The buses are unreliable, over crowded, and unsafe. Walker doesn’t compare to some of the other surrounding schools

Zero. Horrible. Ibhave watched my child struggle to test well with one 15 minute break in just 1st grade. Assigned lunch seating means never being able to socialize outside of the same few people, even if there are issues.

Horrible! It was so bad, we moved so my son didn’t have to continue being mistreated.