Anna Yates Elementary School

My daughters performed this week in the school play and the school music and dance recitals. Next year the school will expand to k-7 and all of the 7th graders will have electronic text books, similar to ipads. The school has a family feeling where older kids often take care of younger ones. My daughter reads to the kindergarteners and my kids and their friends feel like the art room and library are a home away from home. There are always things to improve, but Anna Yates seems to get better every year!
--Submitted by Josh Simon, a parent

It has been a great year at Anna Yates! My son loves learning and is enjoying his educational experience. He loves the library and reading and feels like he's treated w/respect. I appreciate the school's positive "360 degree person" approach to education and look forward to next year!
--Submitted by a parent

ANNA YATES IS GREAT! Our 4 year old daughter started kindergarten there this September. She is our only child. We knew she was young and we figured that she can repeat kindergarten at a private school if Anna Yates did not work out. No chance of that happening! Her teacher Mrs. Jordan is making sure that Emily keeps up with the older kids and that she thrives. My daughter has shown incredible maturity and poise in the 3 months she has been there! We love Mrs. Jordan and we are so proud of Emily!
--Submitted by a parent

Anna Yates is a really small school that is trying real hard to make a valuable contribution and focus on excellent learning skills amongst its kids. The school has worked real hard to break away from its past and the issues around its district and improve the lives of its kids!!!! Three cheers for Anna Yates!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Anna Yates is amazing! I am glad my children attend.
--Submitted by a parent

What an awesome community of parents, teachers and students! The leadership is amazing!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Anna Yates has helped me transition two step kids from Thailand to the US. They have talented teachers and plenty of resources. My kids get 40 minutes of personalized reading and writing several times per week, and a variety of benchmarking and assessments. There is a focus on college preparation. I supplement the education with a tutor and this seems to be a useful combination. Overall, the three years of education spanning 1st-3rd and 4th to 6th grades have been inspirational and progressive. The facilities are like new with competitive science area, playground and classrooms.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is unorganized, unprofessional, and poorly ran, I have to agree with the parent that spoke about the altercations, my children has had their share of run in's while attending this school. Yes, children will have disagreements, But schools are suppose to have rules and regulations in place that deal with negative behavior, which in turn makes children feel safe, and I feel this school does a poor job of providing children with that. Instead the children loose recess, for an extended amount of time, (which means all they do is sit in the office, and do nothing) then turn right around and do the same thing over again.. What is that teaching them? Nothing
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of two children at Anna Yates, I am very pleased with the school. My children are happy to be at school and are making friendships that will last through high school. Anna Yates is a school that strives to be the best that it can be. Teachers receive regular training in the best ways to enhance the teaching of writing and math. The students by sixth grade are writing with proficiency. Anna Yates is a school that continues to make huge strides in education. The sense of family and cohesiveness starts at the District Office and carries through to all the students. A school well worth checking out.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been an Anna Yates parent for the last 6 years and I LOVE it! The staff are family oriented and are not afraid to show that they care about the students. I have never had a problem that was not handled professionally and in a timely manner. I appreciate them for the care and support they give my children and myself. I also high;y recommend this school to any parent looking to have their child where they can receive love and compassion away from home. Keep up the good work Anna Yates! I am looking forward to another 6 years with you!
--Submitted by a parent