Research Decatur Stephen School public Schools in Trenton, New Jersey

“I love this school! My two boys are very lucky to go to a school with such wonderful teachers and so many programs.They handle problems very quickly and fairly.The learning support staff is great and are always there to help if you need them.I am proud to say my children go to Decatur!A++++”

“i love this schoool. It helps me alot.”

“So far all looks well. I attended this school some 35 years ago, and it's sad to see that the school yard looks the same( I don't think the black-top has ever been repaved). The school looks run down, which I guess is par for this city. I was very hesitant to send my kids to (any) Phila. Public school, but it was pointed out to me that Decatur is now K thru 8 (since they closed Rush), therefore there is less bussing in of troublemakers, in other words it is more of a neighborhood school again, like it was 40 years ago. I like what I see so far.”

“My son went to school here for 1st grade and the teacher was wonderful. However, this year he was in 2nd grade and problems are constantly ignored and and any issues get told to you after the fact. The bathrooms and school are filthy. A previous post said 'This school is not about doing what's best for the kids, but doing what best to make the principal look good regardless of the consequences' And I totally agree with that!!! We need a better school for our children to be brought up in!!!!”

“The academic programs are excellent. The school truly cares about the students and provides various programs to cater to the children. They encourage parent involvement and parents' often attend various activities held by the school. Anyone would be proud to have their child/children attend Decatur Stephen.”

“I think that this school is an excellent school, and my children have been given some wonderful opportunities. I have a daughter that is in golden attitude, which is a program that acknowledges your attitude toward school, yourself and others. It has nothing to do with grades, it is all about acknowledging respectful, responsible, and kind children. She is also in the mentally gifted program. I know it is because she is very bright, but loving the school you go to has a lot to do with the effort that children put into learning. My son, although too young yet for these programs, is also doing amazingly well at school. I am proud to call Stephen Decatur my childrens school.”

“Stephen Decatur was a fine school for my children from kindergarten through 1st grade. However, as my children got older I found out a lot about this school that I didn't like. They tend to ignore problems with their school, such as bullies, fighting, theft and bad teachers because they are too concerned with their reputation. Problems are constantly ignored and a lot of situations get 'swept under the carpet' to avoid any bad publicity. This school is not about doing what's best for the kids, but doing what best to make the principal look good regardless of the consequences.”

“Nice, friendly environment. Good teachers.”

“Wonderful school with great teachers and principal. So glad they are mocing up to 8th grade now.”

“Great school with wonderful teachers and administration. More parental involvement is needed however. Some of the best teachers have been placed at this school, kudos to long-time teacher at Decatur, Mr. Theunissen. He has helped the school and my children enormously.”

“Great school my son and daughter loved it! Principal Conners has a firm grasp on the school and the teachers are great. My kids especially liked the library and speech teachers, Theunissen and Dominitiz. Great job Decatur keep up the good work!”

“My wife and I love this school. We are so impressed with the caring teachers and the exceptional job that principle Conners has done with the school. A special thanks to the cafeteria staff who go above and beyond the ecall of duty. I'm a very proud parent to send my kids tho such an exceptional school. The teachers in kindergarten and the gym teacher are very attenative to all the childrens needs. Thank you so much.”

“The principal at Decatur seems to be very good and hard, (as far as rules go), He is doing a good job. However, he seems to be afraid of the parents..(I mean he would rather avoid a confrontaion with a parent, than just deal with the problem, or concern they have about thier child). I am happy with the progress my daughter has made in grade K and 1. She likes it there and I like her being there..”