Dilworth School

Posted June 5, 2008

My child entered Dilworth in 5th grade and had a difficult time fitting in; all of the kids had known each other since first grade and were somewhat clique-ish. There is not a lot of diversity at the school. Also, overall, I don't think the school is as academically challenging as we would have liked. We did love the close-knit, community aspect of the school and the building and facilities are OUTSTANDING. I don't think the class sizes are very big and the school doesn't feel overcrowded at all. Things improved greatly in 6th grade (when several new students moved into the class). The 6th grade teaching team at Dilworth is phenomenal. They are able to motivate the kids academically and socially, and my child had an amazing year. I cannot say enough for how impressed I was with my child's sixth grade experience.
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Posted May 3, 2008

Dilworth had a transition from a retiring principal, an interim principal & now an inexperienced principal. The teaching staff is varied, but there are a couple of teachers that should have retired years ago, if ever to have entered the profession in the first place. But the main problem with Dilworth is the true lack of protecting your children while they are in attendance. For two years, my child was bullied. He was so afraid of his teacher, he wouldn't ask her questions. Then a fellow student started bullying him and when the teachers or administration caught the offender, they told my son to 'give him another chance'. This excalated to a point where we withdrew our children from this school. Beautiful school, great programs; lousy admin & some lazy teachers.
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Posted August 30, 2004

I think Dilworth has a great staff! The school is very nice. I want every school to look at theres compared to Dilworth becasue they will see thing they Do need to change and/or work on. One thing I am concerd is They recess. I do belive the kids should aget more Lunch/Recess time. My child comes home hungry because she didn't have time to ea. I mean what Is that? The Discipline could rise though. Dr. ROberts is the Principal and he does a wonderful job. Thank you and you may reach me at anytime if any ? my phone number is 487-6110 thank you for your time and concern
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Posted July 7, 2004

I loved Dilworth! Until they remodeled and all all these new principals took over. I like the new principal he's really awesome! I just wish they didn't remodel and that they didn't change the mascot or song! My child has reported that she is glad that she graduated a dragon not a dingo! My opinion is if you're gonna change the mascot, change the name too! Dilworth elementary school is not what Mary Jane Dilworth wanted it to turn out like!
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