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Submitted by parent on September 16, 2022
Our experience at Derry Area has been terrible. I should have realized when I received not so inviting calls before they even met my daughter. They do not like kids that previously home or cyber schooled. Her time has been spent with bullying from kids and staff alike. I'm referring to detentions related to needing a pad, inability to get their ancient lockers open, or running out of lead in their pencil. The nurse announced she was obese in front of kids that bullied her when her pediatrician disagrees. Safe to say was used as a bullying method. Now, she's self-conscious about her size and feels like no one likes her. All this on top of her brother being deployed (very close and missing him). They also don't like the way she dresses because it's not girly, but is expensive. Add in that she now thinks it's OK to be hit, if teachers can find an excuse. Do your kids a favor and don't allow them near this school.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2020
Very pleased with the approach to my child's transition from a neighboring school to Derry. My child was given opportunities to participate in group activities that were never presented to her at her previous school.