A concern was raised that the school may focus more on bringing lower-performing students up to grade level, without enough opportunities to challenge above-average performers.

Parents mentioned difficulties understanding and assisting with Common Core math, requesting clearer guidelines or additional resources for parents to support homework.

There is a suggestion to offer different levels of learning material for students based on their readiness, especially during subject rotations in the upper grades.

There is a desire for more equitable recognition of students, particularly those who may struggle, instead of repeatedly acknowledging the same students.

More opportunities for positive reinforcement, such as additional SOAR slips, are requested to encourage and reward positive behaviors.

Parents would like more consistent and specific feedback on their children’s progress, behavior, and academic work, including updates from teachers and in the form of mid-year communications, particularly for students in intervention programs.

There were concerns about inconsistent behavior management, with some students receiving inadequate consequences for disruptive behavior, and a desire for a full-time staff member dedicated to handling consistent misbehavior.

Some parents noted inappropriate behaviors from other students (e.g., bullying, inappropriate comments, and violent actions) that were not addressed effectively until parents intervened.

Parents also noted issues with the cleanliness of the school, such as a bug and mouse problem that should be addressed.

More communication is needed from teachers regarding the daily/weekly activities of students, as many parents feel uninformed about their child’s day-to-day learning and behavior.

Parents want more proactive communication before parent-teacher conferences to better understand their child’s progress.

The use of iPads in classrooms is also a concern, as some parents feel their children struggle with focus due to the lack of structure in managing screen time during lessons.

Parents expressed concerns about the safety of younger students at recess, citing inappropriate conversations among children and incidents of bullying that weren't addressed promptly.

While parents appreciate the family engagement activities provided, there is a call for even more events to foster a stronger school community.