Berkeley Heights Elementary School

726 Hack Wilson Way

School District

Berkeley County Schools
Grade

PK, K-2
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on February 14, 2019

atrocious - who wouldn't remove their child?
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2018

Our overall experience at Berkeley Heights has been positive. We had 3 children attend Berkeley Heights. Our youngest was diagnosed with ADHD/ADD while attending BHE and we were able to get him the help for schoolwork, support from administration, support from teachers and a 504 plan was written and followed. I personally feel that those involved with my youngest truly listened to our concerns and were quick to assist us with any issues that occured in relation to our son and what was best for him.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2018

Berkeley Heights has provided a positive environment for my child. They have continually added technology devices to ensure my son is prepared for his future. All staff have been kind and supportive to me!
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2014

This is my daughters first year attending Berkeley Heights and I've already seen enough. I read the other reviews and completely agree with them. I am a former teacher myself and I've never seen such incompassionate educators in my life! They seem to only be there for the paycheck. My daughter is scared to do anything in her classroom for fear of getting yelled at. I will not be sending her there next year.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2014

I totally agree with the last two reviews that this school is disorganized and not a place you would want to send your child. Most of the staff there seem angry/cold all the time, there is a LOT of yelling at that school by teachers/staff, and it seems perfectly obvious that a lot of the staff there doesn't even LIKE being around children! Daily the children get yelled at, intimidated, taught at levels that are WAY below their potential, disrespected, and that's just with the staff! I feel bad for the children that attend there, but it's a sad fact that the students then wind up emulating the staff there, making it overall, an intolerable place to "try" to learn!! We will "not" be sending our child there next year. One year there was enough to just about kill her joy of learning and self confidence. I would definitely not recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2013

I feel like my child has wasted an entire school year here. There is so much disorganization and with the classrooms being open it is hard for the kids to focus and learn. My child's teacher was very defensive if I ever tried to ask about anything which made it possible for us to work together and do what was best for my child.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2013

My child will not be going to this school next year. They will agree with you when you talk to them about things that need to be changed but they will not follow through. They will try to hold kids back that are ahead rather than letting them do extra work and move along at their own pace. The negative atmosphere at this school has made it very difficult for the children to learn.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2013

We have just relocated from Maryland and the staff at Berkeley Heights have been great and very caring. My daughter who is in 1st grade loves her new school and feels challenged.