J A Chalkley Elementary School

3301 Turner Road

School District

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on November 28, 2023

I was employed at the school. This place has a notorious reputation for being a poor school. I worked there for a year and was forced to resign due to the principal, giving me such a poor review after several struggles with behavior, problems, ranging from students, destroying my classroom and fits of rage, throwing chairs, and fighting each other. I mentally could not handle the stress, and it affected my professionalism. There were teachers who disrespected other teachers asked inappropriate title, nine violation questions such as Are you gay? they would also refuse to assist in any disciplinary action when extreme behaviors hindered the class from learning. even during a classroom observation, the principal chose not to intervene with two kindergarten students who were physically attacking each other, and I had to be in the middle of it. I thought that this was incredibly unprofessional, and was a chosen act to have me look bad, so he could prove that I wasn’t meeting the standards of a teacher who could continue working for CCPS. after being placed on administrative leave pending my non-renewal of my contract, I chose to resign and put the matter to rest for my own well-being. Now I’ve just been left, struggling to make ends meet as a teacher working in a lower paying job than before, w-paying job than before, with my reputation hindered due to false and one-sided accusations. I wish the school no luck, and I hope reform comes down the line to help the students at the school progress forward and not backwards each year with new administrations and continuing behavior and disruptions throughout the school year each day.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2019

Lo mejor de la escuela son sus maestros de ESL
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2019

Love, love, love it! This school is a special family.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2019

Overall, when I was relocating here I was honestly afraid because I saw the 4/10 score. But I absolutely love Chalkley. I enjoy the various workshops and activities to keep the families engaged. It has been such an awesome experience and I am so proud to be a part of the great community school.
Submitted by other on December 28, 2016

TEACHERS TREATED HORRIBLY AND NO PARENTAL SUPPORT
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2014

I love this school. From my daughter transferring from Swift Creek Elementary School to here has been a big change, but she had loved it since day 1. The staff was very helpful and I absolutely love the principle! Nothing but positive feedback on my end :).
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2014

I was nervous about registering late in the year and Principal Burgess called me, after her working hours to be sure I was comfortable with the teacher and that my child had been able to familiarize herself with her new school. This school gets grants for healthy snacks during reading a few times a week. My children just got off the bus today (their first day) HAPPY. Even my Kindergartener who was nervous and upset at leaving! What a big help the staff has been for our transitioning family!!
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2014

Principal Burgess is awesome and so are the teachers! So is all the staff, they address any concerns I have brought up. :)
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2013

The school was Ok until Principal Burger start working there......Just plain out RUDE....Mr. Hart was a great person/principal. Principal Burger has to go.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2013

Horrible Principal Now, she is just very rude, not parent friendly...Mr. Hart was the best.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2011

Very poor performance regarding IEP services in the last 5 school years! Always fighting that IEP is followed! Not enough Special Education teachers and staff on hand!