Fletcher Elementary School, K-6 (Public)

To the parent below, It looks to me as if the parent DID speak up. I have plenty of experience at this school as well and I agree that it is horrible! I did try to fix them and I spoke up too. I was EXTREMELY involved so please don't say we complain and don't do anything. You couldn't be more wrong. I got so sick of trying that I had to leave and move my child. It is so peaceful at the new school so as for saying there will be problems anywhere we go, I'm sure that's true for the most part but at least the problems are more geared towards the students and their issues, not the petty parents (meaning the PTA) trying to take over an elementary school to make themselves feel important and verbally attacking other parents and talking like truck drivers infront of the students! To the parent below defending this school, maybe you just don't know how good you could have it at another school so you think this dump is good. Maybe you should do some research.

If you send your child to this school, beware! They will be talked down to and for the most part treated like they are an annoyance. As for me, I want my childs elementary years to be filled with happy memories and wonderful experiences. The teachers, staff, and definately the PTA are rude and uncaring. Any parent that says otherwise is obviously involved in the PTA or a staff member and just trying to defend themselves or is on the outside looking in and don't know any better. They might be there all day long, but not because they care, it's because they need to feel important. Like another parent said, you can transfer your child to another school, it's not too difficult. I did it and we couldn't be happier! Just browse around on this website for other schools and just see how this school compares to others, you'll be amazed and disappointed that you ever sent your child here to begin with!

My child went to Fletcher last year (started there in K....when it had a 6 rating) and it was the most unhappy year of my child's life. MANY students, some teachers, & MOST of all the LUNCH LADIES & JANITOR, were MEAN and VERY verbally abusive to all of the children...EXCEPT their own!!! There are much better schools, like Serrano, Villa Park, & Olive. You CAN transfer to them, as long as they have space for your child. Even if they don't now..GET ON THE WAITING LIST!! My child is sooooo happy at the new school, has really NICE new friends & is one of the best students in the class!!!

As a parent I have mixed feelings over Fletcher. My son spent preschool through 2nd grade at a private school, however we decided to switch to public school due to finances. I was not very impressed with Fletcher at first due to limited programs and larger class sizes. However, I decided to join PTA and start volunteering my time to the school despite having three children and working a full-time job. The only way to make a difference is to be involved. I believe Fletcher is moving forward. A new Principal started last year and I believe a couple new teachers this year. As far as the friendliness of PTA, I started attending meeting and volunteering for events last year and have had no issues. The PTA has also just launched their new website at https://sites.google.com/site/fletcherpta. Hopefully newcomers to the community will visit our school and give Fletcher a chance.

As a volunteer I am greatly surprised at the dedication the parents have at this school and how well they work with the staff. There is a new PTA Board this year and it seems to be going in an uphill direction because of the positive attitudes and the desire to help the students. LOOKIN FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL YEAR

When my child first attended this school I loved it. We were blessed with an awesome kindergarden teacher. The following years we continued to be blessed with really good teachers. Sadly that is the only thing that we liked about the school. The princpal is okay just a little clueless with kids. The office staff is great and incredibly helpful. The PTA is horrible. They have very few activites worth while for the kids and no parent participation. Which is due to the unfriendliness of the PTA. If this school could get the parents to want to help out then it would be better.

Wow! rated a 3 out of 10!!! Just keeps getting worse and worse! This school is taking a dive and if you have any concern for your childs future and education you will find a better school. This score has gotten lower every year. I thought it was bad when they rated it a 5 and now it's a 3! Teachers are not motivated and the PTA is so unprofessional, these poor kids are paying the price. This is sad. Submitted by a parent

I would have to disagree with the parent below. Fletcher is a school with so much potential and every year it gets better and better. The new Principal has done a wonderful job on coming in and putting the kids first. You will see her out on the field playing kickball or even running up and down the basketball court, shooting hoops. As for the PTA, well they have done a lot of things this year that the parents may not know about including: buying safety equipment, more computers and the art class. I'm not really sure how inviting a PTA is suppose to be but never have I ever felt unappreciated or been treated rude. I can always get my questions answered without any problem.....And just a F.Y.I. all matters covered at the PTA meetings are public knowledge.

Fletcher is a middle of the road school. I have a son who is in Mrs. Stephen's class. She has been so helpful and kind to him and she is an excellent teacher.

I have a daughter going in to 1st grade at this school. So far I have been happy with most aspects of this school. I do not care for the principal because everything is her way only and she wont even take the parents concerns in to consideration. Once there is a new principal maybe it will all be better. I also don't like how stingy they are with the holidays and what they allow the kids to do to celebrate them.

My son has gone to this school since kindergarten he is now in 2nd grade This is a great school with some problems as far as staff mostly outher then that great school

I was disappointed by the level of parent involvement at the school. I think the teachers need to ask for more involvement from the parents. Parent communication is another area of improvement. Parents are not informed of class activities and mile stones.

Fletcher is a school with very strong parental involvement. The teachers are very caring for the most part and they work well with the students. There is a broad cross section of ehtnic groups in the school.

I thought this was a wonderful School. I love the paint job that they are doing.The Teacher's are wonderful. and the staff were very nice and helpful to us. My children will be attending again for the 2004 2005 school year.

This is a small cozie school needs better teachers. My involved experience with Fletcher has disappointed and lead me to remove my children from Fletcher, even with new coat of paint.

My daughter attended Fletcher and we've experienced some of what they call the best schools. I was very happy and satisfied with this school overall. I also volunterred and was pleased with the attitude of the staff memebers toward the children. I having nothing but good things to say about Fletcher.