Beechview Elementary School

26850 Westmeath Court

School District

Farmington Public
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 06, 2022

The experience (September 2021-June 2022)I had with the Kindergarten teacher at Beechview elementary, was one to remember. She often called me with my daughter crying, asking me to walk her through a conflict. I was unsure why she would do this when as a teacher she should be able to walk her through a conflict seeing how she was there and saw it from beginning to the end. The other issue I had was my daughter being brought out in urine soaked denmin jeans among peers, staff and parents by a peer teacher. My daughter had extra clothes she could change into. I often wonder why they chose not to even call me in versus sending her out like this. I had been communicating with the teacher to let her know I was there and could help and she ignored all of them and when I text (via school app with stamped time on them) asking her if I can come in as planned by the principal to help my daughter get familiar with the classroom restroom. This teacher responded to that text with a "no I can't stay" but ignored my other text. My feelings were seriously hurt by that action and I was extremely disappointed in that teacher. Then weeks after that this same teacher texted me saying my daughter wasn't ready for Kindergarten. I scheduled a meeting with her and the principal. In this meeting the teacher threw the blame back at me when it came to the urine soak denmin jeans issue she said she thought I you would had called the office. I said why would I do that and I was communicating with you and when you didn't respond I thought you handled the issue and you clearly wouldn't neglect my child, well I was wrong. The other issue my daughter came home with a book that had the word gruesome in it and talked about human sacrifice from the Media room. My daughter is in Kindergarten and I just thought that wasn't a grade nor age appropriate book. I brought it to the principal attention and she took care of the book. I wonder how is it my daughter was allowed to check out such a book. After I told the principal my daughter began to came home with age and grade appropriate books.Then two weeks out from the last day of school this same teacher brought my crying daughter the car herself at 3:15pm not telling me she was bringing her out early nor did I sign her out. The reason she said cause she was upset. I thought to myself where was this concern when my daughter was in urine soak denmin jeans for two and a half hours. Why wasn't the check and balances followed.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2017

My son has been going to Beechview since 1st grade and will be entering 4th grade in Fall 2017. I LOVE this school! Starting with the principal, that is seriously the most kind, genuine lady I've ever met that truly has a passion for kids, all of the teachers at Beechview actually care about their students. The office administration is wonderful. I love Beechview!
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2016

Our son has been attending Beechview since fall of 2015. He is in kindergarten. We just passed 100 days of school. We have seen so much growth since he began at Beechview. His teachers are dedicated and very encouraging. The principal and staff are amazing. I am a Deaf mom. The school has been very positive and supportive in ensuring that I have access to an American Sign Language interpreter for important school meetings and functions. I appreciate that they value communication and work hard at being inclusive. We have another son who will be a kindergartener in the fall. We are excited and look forward to having both of our boys be a part of the Beechview family. We thank the teachers, staff and principal for making Beechview a great place to learn and grow.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2016

Beechview is an excellent school with the most knowledgeable and caring teachers and administrators. My son has been in the multicultural program since First grade, and now he's a Forth grader and I must say that this was such a wonderful placement for him! This school has such a welcoming atmosphere beginning with the office staff and most importantly the principal, Mrs. Hernton. I have been a Beechview parent for 8 years now with my two oldest at upper level schools now also in Farmington Hills. Continue to empower our students! Thank you!
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2015

Both of my children attended Beechview. We were extremely happy with the school, the outstanding teachers and the community involvement. I don't understand why some of the other reviews were negative---they must have had an axe to grind!! Beechview is filled with wonderful, caring teachers.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2015

This is a great school with experienced, caring teachers, good parent involvement, and communication from administration.