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Parent Reviews (6 reviews)
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There is a lack of leadership and teamwork amongst the teachers.Teachers are not giving support to students.
There is a lack of leadership and teamwork amongst the teachers. Individually they are all strong educators, but there lacks a cohesiveness that holds BCES from being great. There seems to be a lack of organization, clear expectations, and accountability.
Communication is lacking severely at BCES! Unfortunately the teachers and administrators who do care are overpowered by those who can't seem to manage their way out of a paper bag. Frederick county has a problem at this school and the mere fact that this school as had to change administration in two years again and the rampant turnover in teaching staff should tell parents there is a problem. We are leaving Frederick County this summer, we cannot afford private school and we simply feel that even staying in Frederick County isn't enough to correct the issue for our child. If you can avoid BCES, do so. The only positive, the PTA is outstanding.
The teachers and quality of instruction have been great! Teachers seem to be really in tune with the needs of the child. My issue has been with communication - as a new parent to the school I felt very in the dark about certain things - and there is some support staff that aren't as sensitive to the needs of the young child as they should be. I also feel administration will try to placate you if you have an issue instead of listening. But the education has been very good.
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