Bales Elementary School

My children attended this school and it was an awful experience. There are a handful of teachers who are there because they want to be and it shows. The other teachers party with parents and then talk about it at school! Special needs are not dealt with, bullying is not dealt with and the principal has his way of placing a placebo on every issue you bring forth. Basically, if you advocate for your child you are not treated well at this school, you are sneered and talked about and that does not make for a healthy learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent

This school overall to excellent. The principal and counselors worked with my child overtime to help him achieve. There are a few teachers who could use some sensitivity training and manners bot they don't teach that in college...
—Submitted by a parent

I absolutely LOVE Bales Elementary School.. I have gotten to know the principal, office staff, teachers and other parents. I have spent the last three and a half months volunteering in my daughters classroom. Yes, there are issues but minor, the type every school has. Especially with diminishing resources. I have found Bales to be a wonderful learning environment for my daughter and am looking forward to another school year for her! I would encourage all parents to stop in and see their child's learning environment and give their teachers some much needed support.
—Submitted by a parent

We recently transferred our child to Bales, and we are very pleased with the result. Our child is happier and feels more at home. If it's your goal to let your child succeed amidst a multi-cultural and diverse group of students then this is a great place. The faculty is always responsive and the front office and Administration is extremely communicative. For those reviews that say they are not, I would dare to say it is because of the parent's lack of communication, not the school. Parents often forget that it is their effort put forth at home that also matters. Relying solely on the school is an ignorant move. They are our children and if we expect them to succeed and excel we must do our part in our home. Originally from New York State, education is extremely important to us and Bales is currently a Performing Plus school and is doing the very best they can with the resources they have. If there was more parent participation I am sure this school would rank in the Excellence category.
—Submitted by a parent

Great school I wouldn't have my kids anywhere else. The principal and staff are all great.
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I have been stuck with this school for 5 years now and I can't wait to move to get my kids out of there!!!! Any one who gives this school any stars probly has there kids in K-2 grade! Once you pass that it is all down hill, fast!!!!!!!!!!!! All I hear about is AIMs test! All they teach is AIMs test!!! Just put a bunch of robots in there to teach our kids! They would be alot better off!!!
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I am a single parent that hold education in the highest of standards. My daughter began Kindergarten this year at Bale's Elementary and I am overwhelmed with the support from the staff, communication with the teachers and the Principal is outstanding!!! I am so happy I chose Bales Elementary for my daughter. I wouldn't have it any other way!
—Submitted by a parent

Mr. Lugo is very involved with the students, always out when it's drop off or pick-up times. He is strict but loving but also loving with all students. The perfect balance. Teachers are great, office staff is always ready to help promptly, and is very kind.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had nothing but good experiences with Bales and the staff at Bales. The new principal is Great. The new office staff is Great also. I am always greeted nicely when I walk into the office and they are always willing to help. My kids also love the shool and their teachers. I wouldn't have them at anyother school in Buckeye.
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I am happy to give this school an excellent report. I am pleased with the teachers, staff and academic program currently provided. Students are also encouraged by recognition given for academic performance as well as positive behaviors. I encourage all families to participate when they can in any of the events sponsored by the school. I think you will be pleased with what Bales has to offer the community and especially our kids.
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I find it hard to even give this school one star. From the very first day of school last year we had nothing but problems. The school has no sense of organization....communication...discipline...encouragement...nothing at all. Trying to get a returned call from a teacher or any type of staff is like pulling teeth. My kids will NOT return to Bales. I seriously recommend they get it together.
—Submitted by a parent

The one and a half stars for this school I give to the Teachers that are there to TEACH my 2 kids and for the office faculty that are THERE TO HELP you and answer the many questions and concers of Many Parents. I know that even if you the parent has one day to give to your childs teacher to help him/her you get a different AND a BETTER understanding of the Adults WHO want to be at Bales Teaching or are there to Socialize. I am doing my best to NOT bring my kids back next year!
—Submitted by a parent

I don't how anyone could possibly give Bales elementary even one star. The principal in non-exsistent, they never answer the phone, or return calls. I have walked into the office many times to phones just ringing. How can we expect our children to show respect and good nature to others when the people they spend most of their time around (teachers and faculty) aren't they role-models they should be? I am extremely disappointed with the discipline at Bales, The things that children get away with are unbelievable. The faculty don't seem to care about the well-being of our children and like to sweep things under the rug. Plus the lack of motivation from everyone is extremely tiring to those who care and try to carry the workload of everyone else. I have 4 children who won't be returning to Bales next year.
—Submitted by a parent

Bales is by far the worst school that I have have taken my children to. The classrooms are over crowded and the faculty just doesn't seem to care. I have never been able to get in contact with any of the administration, even when I walk in the school personally or call multiple times in the day. I have heard nothing but great things about Westpark Elementary from my friends and plan on enrolling my children there on monday... I hear the have Open enrollment!
—Submitted by a parent

I feel this school problems is with the district not the principal. He is doing the best he can working with what he has.
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I have had experience with another school, West Park Elementary, and I have to say that this school is far above their level of performance. The other elementary school pales in comparison. Bales Elementary's staff and faculty treat you with respect and compassion. There are no politics or unprofessional behavior. They are wonderful at doing their job....teaching our children in a safe environment! My daughter loves this school.
—Submitted by a parent

My kids have only been going to this school for about 10 weeks now. I have never met the principal, who was in the office the day i was enrolling my kids. My kids homeroom teachers are great but as for the rest of my daughters teachers I have had the feel that they just aren't really into teaching them at all and just sending it home for the parents to figure out on there own. I am very involved in my kids schooling but when it comes to the amount of homework one child has I aometimes wonder if I as a stay at home mom of 4 would be better off homeschooling my children. I have decided that my kids will not be returning to this school next year I am enrolling them into a private school so they will have a chance to get a education.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is awful. I have had 2 of my children attend this school for the last four years, and decided to put them a totally different school district for the current year because of the lack of performance. Unfortunately, my children were ill prepared academically for the new school, because they went to Bales, but they are now catching up. Thank goodness I withdrew them when I did, or we would be facing worse challenges. I would not suggest any stars for this school, or district for that matter. I have had extensive dealings with both and haven't received any satisfaction.
—Submitted by a parent

Once again a horrible school in this district. The homework is absurd. My daughter is in 6th grade and looks at the homework like it is second grade work. Not impressed at all.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is horrible. No Princial interaction. Teachers would rather put on a movie than teach. No challenge for the kids, they learn nothing new.
—Submitted by a parent