Clara Barton Community School

Nov 29th, 2023

Lmao the school gave me truama I now work trough in thearpy, it's not a place for anyone neurodivergent, staff was crazy. I feel actually astounded as a adult that many many people would leave their children with teachers that were unsafe. Don't send your child here if they have any learning disabilities or cognitive issues.. Please. It's not worth the damage it'll do to them.
Nov 8th, 2023

Oct 17th, 2023

Jun 30th, 2021

I have seen my childs self confidence plummet at this school. I have expressed concerns that my daughter is autistic with the appropriate staff only to have it dismissed for months. Finally at the end of the school year they are acknowledging her neurological disability, but the year is over and theres not time left to help, which feels convenient for them. My daughter needed help and was asked to not return to school for the final week due to her behavioral issues. A few months back the principal told us that if our daughter wasnt happy with Barton we should find her a different school. This is discriminatory and extremely unprofessional. Many of the great teachers are quitting or have quit and too many of the staff are not modeling emotionally healthy or supportive behavior for the students. Theres a lot of denigrating, yelling and sending kids to the hallway as a way to manage the classroom. I have seen a kindergartner grabbed by the ankle and dragged into class by a staff member. I know from my time working there as support staff that this school is currently not in a good place. The principal is not experienced and takes a tough on kids approach. She lacks communication skills and seems to be most concerned with the budget and outward appearances. The good reputation of this school is from its past not present state. If I could give zero stars I would.
Jun 23rd, 2023