Rocky Ridge Elementary School

6514 260th Street East

School District

Bethel
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 14, 2023

My child went to this school for almost 2 years. The staff knew that my son had dietary restrictions. I offered to get a note from the doctor but they declined. My child started coming home and was really sick. The teacher admitted they had been giving stuff they were not allowed to have and hadn’t ever had in their life. Then the school district says we can work with you about what to give your child. Why was that not done in the first place? No notice just a oops we meant to tell you that we planned to give your child something we knew would make them sick but we forgot to send the email? If they are willing to do that without my permission what else are they doing? We send our kids to school thinking they are going to be safe and they harmed my child who is nonverbal and was really counting on them. After the incident I was speaking with another parent that claimed their pediatrician warned them not to send their child to Rocky ridge. They said the state was investigating them for the way they were treating their special needs children. It’s not my pediatrician so I’m not sure how true that is but after what happened I find it very believable. My child started coming home from school crying saying that someone boped them. I assumed it was a child and the teachers were dealing with it but after what the teachers pulled and how the district handled it I don’t know and now have concerns an adult was hurting them. All I know is once my child started coming home in tears everyday and when asked if they had a good day at school shook their head no. Then to have the teacher give them food that made them violently ill and the district doing nothing I pulled them out. Now they are homeschooled and doing so much better. Learning way more and actually speaking in full sentences. In their after school activities they never cry or say anything negative about their teachers so I know that something is NOT right at that school. Run as fast as you can. I’m working on getting my other child out of this horrible school district so they can be safe and treated with respect. Even the office staff was really rude about what happened. It was really disappointing. I really put my trust into them and it feels very violating to have had this happen. It has been really hard on my child and has caused them a lot of mental anguish. Please keep your kids safe and do everything you can to get them away from Bethel schools.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2021

We love Rocky Ridge! We actually have a waiver to attend. The school has changed so much and the staff truly cares about the students and families. There are tons of interaction, events and fun things happening at the school. Rocky Ridge was the number 2 elementary in Bethel in 2019 as far as grades/performance. They also participate in lots of extra reading groups and support for kids which is hard to find. They have a wonderful relationship with PTA and their family engagement board. They make things fun and functional for the year. Also, the message below are based off of the old principal and they have a new one who is by far the best!
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2015

I absolutely Love the staff and the children attending Rocky Ridge. My oldest son went there, and when our family had a tragic accident in our family, the staff all supported my son in such a positive, caring, loving way.We now have 2 more of my boy's attending the school, still incredible staff.. I feel the communication between the teachers and the Bethel District is always A plus.
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2013

Terrible school. No communication. Discipline always involves taking a child out of the classroom and giving him F's. No positive rewards. Only more punishment. I called and emailed them on a constant basis. They don't care. It's them against you. I DECIDED TO HOMESCHOOL.
Submitted by other on June 07, 2013

In my opinion, this is the WORST school in bethel school district. The principle harasses parents constantly by sending letters home on how horrible their children are doing. Even when you bring in dozens of dr notes for why your child missed school, she sends you to court over it, sometimes on multiple occasions. I have heard nothing but bad about this school.
Submitted by parent on November 09, 2011

The teaching staff are great for the most part, the office people are sexist and rude. They have a huge bullying problem at the school and if your kid has learning disabilities and acts up in school they punish them to the full extent.