Brookside Charter Elementary

1815 East 63rd Street

School District

Brookside Charter Sch.
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 20, 2021

Our experience has been great. This is my daughter's 3rd year here and she is excelling. She has found her love for learning and is always ready to come to school!
Submitted by teacher on November 20, 2018

Staff tries to handle bullying when reported. They have guidelines that they have to go by and it isn't always what students or parents want to hear.
Submitted by other on September 04, 2017

The staff is excellent! I have been to many schools and this is the first time that I truly feel as if the staff members know the students by name. They care for each student. That is something you don't get everywhere.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2017

The staff is disrespectful and the pray on each other and new teacher and if they don't like them they will then plot on how to get you fired.. They allow threatening statements from teachers to kids, they allow the teachers to use unappreciated language.. If you seem you will be a problem for them they then begin to pick at you one by one.. They then single out your child... Ignore all your complaints ..Feed the kids uncooked food..I know of other mothers who are in similar situations....And we shouldn't have to give out kids the run around jumping school to school and that affects them... We want better teacher or better options.... This is so true ....I agree
Submitted by student on March 31, 2016

Brookside is a very bad school...They don't teach you good,when my daughter went to a school named hartman,She had straight A's but now at Brookside she has mostly Basics and perfishant. Brooksode is the worst school in the world,The teachers are very rude and so are the principles,So I recommend everyone not going to Brookside. Its a horrible school
Submitted by other on December 01, 2015

It is true that Brookside has been through a large growth period with unintended effects--both positive and negative. I feel that the school is back on track and headed for a bright future. Along with the 11.5 million dollar expansion, Brookside Charter students are now allowed (along with Academie Lafayette students) to attend University Academy for high school. This is another public charter option that has been a Newsweek Top 25 High School for four years.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2015

I have been a parent with children at Brookside for many years. I'm very happy as are my children at this school. I feel that there is a tremendous amount of support from administration and teachers. If I have ever had a problem with anything I can go to them and work out a resolution quickly. My children have loved all their teachers through the years. They are very happy and striving at Brookside!
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2015

My first review of Brookside was positive. However, after years I have witnessed a steady decline in the performance and care shown by the administration and teachers. There has been a great deal of change at Brookside and none of it in my opinion has been beneficial to the students. Roger Offeild now with great power and control is the most uncaring and arrogant administrator I have ever encountered. Why the school would put this man in charge is beyond my understanding. Communication is as poor as the schools preparation and performance on standardized tests. Do yourself a favor and consider other charter or private schools in the area. There are also some high performing schools within the KCMO distract. I don't know what this school's agenda is but it is not education. There are few qualified and caring teachers and the administration is terrible.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2014

Brookside Charter School really let me down. My son started in the Pre-K program. Mrs Stillwell was the director. Very Nice Program. The problems started when he moved to Kdg. Mr Roger Offield is a horrible principal. He has no structure built for the school, and nor him or the teachers in their early 20's straight out of college have the proper training to deal with the kids in our community. I feel like everyone shows up to get a check. If it was not for me staying up late nights working with my son he would not be on the level he is on today. Brookside was just a babysitter for me, because when I visited my son kdg class it was like a zoo. Out of maybe 10 kids including my son only 1 kid was focused. Others were up around doing as they pleased around the class, including my son as the teacher taught with her back turned. As much as i wanted to put my son in line...I sat there to see what goes on. And no, this was not a snapshot of one day. My Husband sat in the class two weeks later and had the same feedback, not knowing what i experienced myself. Shame on you Mr Offield. And now he is being promoted to Director...I can see the school will be shut down in the next year or two.
Submitted by other on June 16, 2014

When my grandaughter started atttending Brookside Charter School it was very organized, small number of students in classroom. The teachers cared and worked with the students. All the teachers that were there when my granddaughter sarted have left except for about 6 teachers. That's sends up a red flag. We are considering sending our grandchild to another charter school or a private school. We are very disappointed in administration.
Submitted by other on April 03, 2014

My school is very helpful to the students. The 8th Graders are preparing for an Algebra I EOC and they teacher, Mr. Weischedel, is helping humongously with the number of 14 in the classroom.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2013

This school is awesome and is on the rise in the KCMO district. I was concerned about the negative reviews, but this school ROCKS! The teachers have real enthusiasm and concern for all of the kids in their classes. Administration seems very supportive of the teachers and are efficient in meetings I have had with them. School is very recommended.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2012

Brookside is a fantastic school! My son started here when he was in Kindergarten, and now he is in fourth grade. He is excelling in all subjects, making friends, and all of his teachers have been very communicative about any issues that arise with him at school. I'm glad this school is here! I'm not sure what we would do without it.