Is it normal to have no acknowledgement of emails in Public Schools

[Anonymous]

We are finding moving our kids from Private to Public has been a huge mistake. Is it normal for the school administration to not even bother to acknowledge emails from parents (Emails sent to Principal/Registrar)? What are we missing here? At the earlier school our kids attended every email sent was acknowledged with a response.
This "no response" - its so rude

[Anonymous]

How long has it been since you sent the email?

[Anonymous]

Did you just send it in the last day or so? I would expect a response within a week given that they just started classes. You will likely get a response. But, you are now a widget in the great big machine. You are no longer considered a "paying customer" who must be kept happy in order to keep the $$ flowing (as it would be in private school).

Adjust your expectations and you will live a happier life in public school.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes I get a response or an acknowledgement email, sometimes I don't. I don't consider an acknowledgement email to be the best indicator of a school or its administration.

[Anonymous]

What was the reason for the email? This is an incredibly busy time of year, I think everyone needs to have reasonable expectations.

[Anonymous]

Our kids teacher respond to emails (generally within 24 hrs, but sometimes 48 hrs) but the administration tends to be slower... it's sheer numbers, 1-2 admins clearing an email inbox feed by hundreds of parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our kids teacher respond to emails (generally within 24 hrs, but sometimes 48 hrs) but the administration tends to be slower... it's sheer numbers, 1-2 admins clearing an email inbox feed by hundreds of parents.

I've also found that if its important you are better off stopping by the office in person.

[Anonymous]

I find our Principal's lack of response to email to be infuriating and so frustrating.
That said, the one time we had an urgent issue she responded quickly and professionally and handled everything well.

My kids teachers, on the other hand, always respond to emails within a day, even if it's just a "check in" to let me know they haven't forgotten about it.

OP, try and wait and judge the school based on your child's educational experience, not on the responsiveness of an overworked administrator.

[Anonymous]

Op here. Here are the 2 emails sent with no response
1. Email sent to Principal/Registrar about withdrawing one child from Public school to move him to private - no reply/response - nothing. Not a word !!! They have deleted the student accounts etc. though so we know they have received our email.
2. Email sent to class teacher about collecting the school supplies from the class - not a word back from the teacher again

[Anonymous]

I'm sure the principal is just glad you are leaving. Wow. You are not cut out for this at all.

[Anonymous]

don't they get that the world revolves around you, the audacity of these people

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here. Here are the 2 emails sent with no response
1. Email sent to Principal/Registrar about withdrawing one child from Public school to move him to private - no reply/response - nothing. Not a word !!! They have deleted the student accounts etc. though so we know they have received our email.
2. Email sent to class teacher about collecting the school supplies from the class - not a word back from the teacher again

Obviously you made the correct decision. Withdrawing from public school on day 2 (FCPS) or a week before school starts (APS) shows excellent organization on your end, much more than the school has displayed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here. Here are the 2 emails sent with no response
1. Email sent to Principal/Registrar about withdrawing one child from Public school to move him to private - no reply/response - nothing. Not a word !!! They have deleted the student accounts etc. though so we know they have received our email.
2. Email sent to class teacher about collecting the school supplies from the class - not a word back from the teacher again

I'm confused - if you're moving from private to public, why are you sending emails withdrawing your child from public?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here. Here are the 2 emails sent with no response
1. Email sent to Principal/Registrar about withdrawing one child from Public school to move him to private - no reply/response - nothing. Not a word !!! They have deleted the student accounts etc. though so we know they have received our email.
2. Email sent to class teacher about collecting the school supplies from the class - not a word back from the teacher again

Um...what kind of response are you expecting?

They are busy right now with their students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here. Here are the 2 emails sent with no response
1. Email sent to Principal/Registrar about withdrawing one child from Public school to move him to private - no reply/response - nothing. Not a word !!! They have deleted the student accounts etc. though so we know they have received our email.
2. Email sent to class teacher about collecting the school supplies from the class - not a word back from the teacher again

I'm confused - if you're moving from private to public, why are you sending emails withdrawing your child from public?

No, she's taking her kids OUT of public school and putting them in private and she apparently wants her school supplies back after being there one day.