Pros
Staff members truly care. They are dedicated, hard working, and supportive of one another Children Families Curriculum, HMH Facility Great place to learn to manage work/life balance Benefits and Pay It could be MUCH worse
Cons
Overcrowded classrooms. Emphasis on enrollment 7:30-4:30, only July off. Efforts, even excellence go unrecognized, or some efforts are even criticized for a proficient performance. Lip service to core values. No structures for students' socio-emotional development. Virtually no community outreach. No consistency with discipline and instructional leadership. District lacks coherent vision. Often, district messages and principal messages do not align. Creativity is discouraged because rigid models must be followed. Teacher support is minimal. High staff turnover with little to no district action or incentive for retention. High expectations with minimal administrative leadership and specifics to support upholding the expectations.