any Waldorf school, the 5-star reviews are typically teachers and administrators
submitting brochure-like reviews. The second comment even indicates that the
school PRESSURES parents to write good reviews. THIS IS SHAMEFUL AND
FRAUDULENT. For a REAL look at what's happening, one must look at the negative
reviews - and even then, Waldorf schools tend to flag negative reviews for
removal (as we've seen from previous posts). When we look at the negative
reviews, we hear the SAME STORY over and over again, regardless of which Waldorf
school is being reviewed. Is this surprising to anyone?
Posted May 26, 2011
School is a good choice for the early grades (maybe K-3), as it allows the kids
to have significant play time without excessive (any?) homework. After that the
benefits diminish rapidly in my view and do not compare with what is offered in
other traditional schools, as reflected in test scores, etc. I do believe the
seriously negative comment a couple earlier than mine. The school does have
tremendous parental involvement, but not all of it is positive.
—Submitted by a parent
Posted May 4, 2011
Our families 3 year experience has been awful.The school principal has been cold
unapproachable and somewhat unattached from reality and the day to day running
of the school.She has no idea what any of the names of the children are or who
the families they belong to.The administration office constantly loses paperwork
and does not seem to have any concept as to what public school professionalism
is.The principal is rarely on campus and when she is her focus is driving parent
volunteers and families away. The culture of the school is unfriendly and
caustic.Volunteering at Golden Valley is like swimming in shark infested waters.
The self imposed leaders of the volunteers are cruel hostile cyber&real time
bullies who will destroy your childs educational experience as well as your
volunteering opportunities thru intimidation and rejection. The parental
behavior is modeled to their children who will bully the children of bullied
parents. Teachers openly bullying children in class encouraging classmates to
also reject vulnerable children.Parental pressure to write positive comments on
this site overwhelming and stressful.If anyone ever voices concerns or questions
they are forced out.
—Submitted by a parent
Posted April 7, 2010
My child has been at Golden Valley School for 6 years and we are leaving because
he can barely read and is well below grade level. They promised a foreign
language and then cut it for the upper grades.They spend more money on office
staff than on teachers.
—Submitted by a parent
Posted February 9, 2009
Terrible school! No homework no afterschool activities.. This is a gloraffied
daycare.. —Submitted by a parent
My child has been bullied by Golden Valley Charter School principal, board members, teacher, teacher assistant, parent volunteers and other students. We appreciate the opportunity to see these reviews, as a legal professional may be able to determine whether or not a pattern and history exists, and what damages, if any, are due, along with attention to the problem. Yesterday my student was allegedly accused of taking buttons from the knitting teacher without permission. She was taken outside and yelled at, and the teacher was pointing her finger in her face and calling her a liar. My child began to shake and tremble and make her own report to authorities. This school refuses to wear gloves when the office staff is checking for nits and lice, yet all the products available recommend such practice to ensure removal etc. The teachers and office staff do not wear their hair up, and no one checks their hair, despite all the outbreaks. The dress code with respect to hair dye should be inclusive of the parent volunteers, not just the students and parents picking up and dropping off, and all the above info re volunteering etc. the principal cherry picks who she wants, and refuses to let other parents even if DOJ cleared! I will continue my research, I did not realize the problem was this grand. Thank you above parents for your courage, Namaste, another parent with equal concerns
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