Shirley Elementary School

In 2008/09 a great school was put it on the down side. Special Ed kids were disciplined and hurt by state laws not being followed. the board did nothing. Now there is a new board, new principal and many new and younger teachers. The school stood behind teachers that had no business teaching children. One 3rd grade teacher is still there because of her friendships and not teaching ability. She has no business being in a classroom. Please research this school well before putting your children into it.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is disabled & has been discriminated against at this school. If you have children at this school or you plan on having your child attend this school... you better be prepared to do their job for them. I had to request meetings & I had to request a study plan. This school did nothing to benefit my son without my effort to initiate it first. This is by far the WORST school. My son also had sharp chest pain so I kept him out until he was cleared by his doctor- then they turned us in for truancy. THEY DONT CARE ABOUT THE KIDS- THEY ONLY CARE THAT THEY MISS OUT ON THE $21 PER DAY THE KIDS ARE OUT. THEY NEVER EVEN SAID: "Wow, your second grader has sharp chest pain... I hope he feels better". NEVER SHOWED ANY CONCERN ABOUT HIS WELLBEING. Now, would you send your children to school with sharp chest pain? I hope NOT. To me, that's a CPS (Child Protective Services) Case if you send them to school & put them in harms way like that. I am writing a Bill Proposal for the State of Arkansas to protect children against schools like this! Don't let them descriminate against you... you &your children also have RIGHTS. When you hear of Joshua's Law, you'll know where it came from!!
--Submitted by a parent

I was very proud to have my children attend shriely elementary sc hool. Was there for two years and both my children and I hated to leave. No jobs made us leave and come back to our home town. I want to thank my children's teachers and the principal. They are all educators that the people in the district should be thankful for. If people are griping, they should go try other places before they gripe. We would gladly return and without hesitation put our children back there. They are way ahead here. thank you again Shirley elementary.
--Submitted by a parent

The longer the current Superintendent and Elementry Principal are at Shirley the more the school suffers. It was once a great school and these ratings show how it is falling over the last months. The Special Ed department and most of the teachers are 1st class. School board lacks in leadership and only one member stands up for what is best for the school.
--Submitted by a parent

My child went from hating her last school to loving school, wanting to learn and eager to get to school each day. Teachers and staff go above and beyond to help and encourage her in her work. Kudos!
--Submitted by a parent

I can remember when Shirley was a great school. At this time I couldnt be more disgusted with the Superintendent and School Board. I will say there is some good faculty there who would go the extra mile helping the children. I cant say the Sup. or School Board consider the children or community first. I would give Shirley School a grade of F on Administration and a C + for teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

In 2007 This was a real good school. 2008 it started going down. 2009 Parents are starting to pull out child. Many are disappointed with the administration and several unresolved issues. However, teachers (for the most part) especially in the Special Ed department are excellent. State Board of Education has been called in on issues lately.
--Submitted by a parent

Sorely disappointed with the administration and several unresolved issues. However, there are many GREAT teachers that go the extra mile to help their students.
--Submitted by a parent

Mrs Baine took the time to really teach my child to read. My child is a little difficult at times, but she took the time and put the effort in to help my child excel. The school the teacher and the principal are wonderful. We are having to change schools this year, but I would say this school is awesome.
--Submitted by a parent

I want to say how pleased I am to have my children attend Shirley Elementary and High School. Everyone is very nice and supportive to my childrens needs and academics.
--Submitted by a parent