Carmen Dragon Elementary School

The staff at CD is wonderful. Our new principal is very active in eliminating bad behavior by both parents and students. If some parents were more inclined to volunteer, they would realize what an awesome school CD is. Once children leave the school, it is the parent's responsibility to assure their child gets home safely. My child is 10 years old and I would never let her walk home alone. The staff is very dedicated and the kids test scores are improving every year!
—Submitted by a parent

I don't like Carmen Dragon Elementary school!The staff has bad attitudes,we have a different principal every year,for the past two years!They let the students walk across the street by there selfs after school,without nobody at the corner with a stop sign!My kids will be changing school!
—Submitted by a parent

All of the teachers really love what they do and they will go above and beyond to help their students.

I am sadden to hear that there are parents out there that feel the PTA is no[t] productive. I am a parent who is often ask to volunteer. I enjoy helping out as much as I can. What I notice is that it is always the same parent volunteere and the same PTA board members volunteering there time. Instead of critizing the PTA for the lack of commitment our parents have towards the school you should get on board and help to bring in more parent involvement. I think our children deserve the best and it is up to everybody to help make this happen. We are all busy, but sometimes just making a phone call could be a big help to these ladies who are truley dedicated in making a difference in our childrens lifes. Thank you to all of the PTA board members. You have done a great job!
—Submitted by a parent

I was outraged to see the comment about the PTA. I know that the PTA has struggled with volunteers. They have 6-7 women running everything while still taking care of their kids, families, jobs, and our kids that attend Carmen Dragon. They held a membership drive to motivate kids and parents and teachers to join and out of 650 kids and 35 teachers, only 80 people signed up. They offered an ice cream party and it still didn't work. I feel like if people don't see the PTA 'motivating' people...then get involved and make a change. Six people can not run a lot of functions, but somehow...it comes together. Ladies....hats off to you and keep up the good work. I applaud you for your efforts!
—Submitted by a parent

I love the school, staff, and the direction the school is going. The PTA is fantastic and I see the volunteers working hard to make the school a better place for all the children. All parents are encouraged to get involved especially when they have concerns.
—Submitted by a parent

I was sad to read the most recent review regarding the unproductive PTA. I have been involved in the PTA since the year the school opened. I have been to almost every meeting and I am sad to say that I was almost NEVER more than one of the 6 people there, and that's on a good day. I personally have tried to find people to help with the events and fundraisers, and let me tell you volunteers are scarce. The PTA has tried very hard to pull the school together with picnic's and other events that bring people in, but get little participation. I know for a fact that the PTA board is a group of totally dedicated people, who would welcome anyone with some idea's, and some time, to step forward and help out!
—Submitted by a parent

Love the office staff and principal. Teachers are all wonderful and very open to ideas and concerns. Parent participation can be improved. Only really negative thing I can say about the school is the PTA [seems] very unproductive. Lack motivating the kids/parents to become involved.
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent class, super reading program is great, teachers are very approachable, principal is very awesome, too nice....Very well satisfied
—Submitted by a parent

The school is great! My son had a wonderful K teacher in Mrs. Allred and now in 1st grade Mrs. Carroll is fabulous as well. The principal is phenomenal and the teacher involvement is great. The playground is a great concern as is the way the younger (K and 1st) grades are let out of school. I'm not sure at this age they should be dismissed to roam freely by the busy road! I love the classroom structure and the teachers we have had have been great!--Sara
—Submitted by a parent

I think this a great school. My daughter is in 1st grade and had a great k teacher(Mrs. Shandrew) and now a great 1st grade teacher-Mrs.Carroll. The principal is awesome! The atmosphere is truly a family like one.
—Submitted by Kim, a parent

My son is in second year at Carmen Dragon, and I love it. He's complained a few times about his new teacher being 'mean', but I know my son - he thinks anything along the lines of discipline is mean. A 'strict' teacher is exactly what he needed. I have no complaints at all, my son is at grade level (or better) in every area and improving daily. They go on great field trips and have wonderful learning programs. Keep up the good work Carmen Dragon!
—Submitted by a parent

The staff is phenomenal. Excellent teaching and knowledge of curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent

Principal is awesome. Very professional with parents and great with children I bet she knows the name of all the 700+ students in this school. Good and very helpful teachers and easy to get along staff. Teachers work with parents to put the child in the correct academic level and advanced level if your chld meets the qualifications
—Submitted by reks, a parent

This school is on the cutting edge of the new reading strategies. My childrens' teachers (this year and last year)are top notch. Behavior on the playground is a concern. The school has handled the problems as perscribed by the school rules, but improvement in this area won't happen until parental involvement of those students imvolved improves.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school! The principal is wonderful and really takes the time to get to know the students individually.
—Submitted by a parent

Quality of the school is excellent the childeren are diverse as well as a well informed staff of all academics
—Submitted by a parent