Halifax Elementary School

464 Plymouth Street

School District

Halifax
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 26, 2021

I love this school soo much, we've refused to move from town. The way the school handled and responded to Covid, should be commended. They were one of three schools to be back to full in person learning, with the lowest cases in the system. There really is a sense of community/commradery in the school, I like that. My son is on an IEP and the school has been great at providing him the services he needs.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2016

Extremely well organized curriculum and strong communication to parents. Extensive calendar of special events that create a sense of community for students and family. We've had several experiences with teachers that go above and beyond to meet education needs of our students.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2014

A great small town school in a great small town. I attended myself years ago, and I currently have a fifth grader there. His teachers have always been wonderful, and he receives structured but fun leadership every day. Communications are strong, with the option to receive email communications. There are also some after school programs available to the children.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

Adorable school , has come along way , vice principal has improved communication , if you enjoy being in a community where everyone knows your child by name this is it!
Submitted by other on June 26, 2013

This is a response to the June 14th post regarding dress code......To the person writing the review if you were not there to view the incident I truly feel you have no right to comment.,... here say is here say and sometimes people and students embelish what actually happens...itis like playng telephone. As for Halifax as a school ......it truly has a great staff, all who care for your children and only want the best for them. MCAS score are on the rise and student growth for each student is impressive. So to keep things in perspective dress code is about morals and should be taken care of at home, academics is a school issue which should to be taken care of by the professionals .
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2013

I have growing concern over how the teaching staff choose to handle dress code issues. The dress code clearly states that a parent will be called if something is deemed inappropriate. In the last month i have heard directly from my child, (who seemed very upset), about an incident where boys were forced to take off their t-shirts in class and then turn them inside -out (suffering humiliation and inappropriate body exposure) and then just yesterday, how another boy was physically stripped of a sweater by a staff member. This crosses a line! If this were my child I would be filing an assault charge. Amazing to think I'm even having to post this about a school. Teacher's: You have a procedure to call parents - i propose you do just that & cease this unhealthy practice of shaming and getting physical with the children. Principal: Please have your staff re-read the section of your school policy that addresses what constitutes "bullying".