Research Sonnie Penn Elementary School Public Schools in Manassas, Virginia

“Penn is one of the best school, my son has been in. Great team, great teachers, they really care about the student.”

“This is our second year at Penn. I have 2 children attending. I have been very satisfied with this school. I would have no qualms about pulling my child out if I was dissatisfied. Penn has some great teachers and is a safe environment. There is no bullying allowed. They have a lot of great programs that my children enjoy as well.”

“Both our children attend Penn Elementary and my wife and I are thrilled with the school! I was on the Advisory Council for the past two years and my wife is the PTO president. We have seen first-hand how 'plugged-in' and effective the staff and faculty are, and our children love their teachers. Our daughter's academic ability was identifed, challenged and improved by all three of her teachers. Our son wishes his kindergarten teacher would teach him 'forever.' We can't speak for anyone else, but I doubt you could find a harder working and caring staff and faculty than the people at Penn.”

“My children have been attending Penn for 3 years now. When I compare to the previous school this school by far beats it. I have loved every teacher my children have had. I love the staff at Penn and hope they continue the good work.”

“I don't feel as if my child is in danger at this school. Penn is always on top of security. There are some teachers who are dedicated to teaching and treat the Children fairly. I am sorry, but I think the staff only treats you well if you spend all of you're time volunteering and join the PTO. This isn't fair to all families. I also agree with the first post about reverse racism. Because this area is richly diverse all children must be created equal we should not just tip toe around the ethnic cultures and let them get away with everything in fear.”

“My son attends Sonnie P. Penn and I've never had a problem with the way they have displined my child. The principal cares about this school and it's students and staff. I have volunteered many times and I believe the staff and principal are caring and concered about are children. I think this is a wonderful school and proud that my child attends here.”

“I have never had as many problems with my Children's schools until we moved to Prince William County and my oldest son started attending this school. They have big issues with alot of things. However I do think there are some teachers who are definately committed to giving all Children a good education without being too overbearing and realizing that kids will be kids sometimes. Most of the Senior staff have a problem communicating with parents without being defensive. This is a 'Do no wrong' school. (so to speak) Even though they say they are very interested in tackling issues such as bullies, violence, and such. It is pretty much a cover. My Child has come home several times and so have many of his/her friends and complained of being picked on by other Children constantly and there is nothing done besides talking it out. The 'Bullies' are never told to stop, never confronted by a teacher or anyone else. When My child first started going to school at Penn I was excited and eager to get involved, but after time passed and I saw how different the staff is behind closed doors I began to wonder if I had entered my Child/Children into a Military academy. I have many times (more than 10) seen problems with 'reverse' racism in this school as well. Because Northern Virginia is a richly diverse area I think the schools should be nurturing of all children, ALL races, all sexes etc. This school has a huge issue with this and I cannot begin to stress that enough!”