Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary School

I understand your concerns, but Mrs. Banks needs to go. I don't care about your experience but I care about mine. Mrs. Banks is a space out teacher that doesn't need to be there. Doesn't smile, holler and yell at kids and just a disgrace to the school. The school is going down competely away.It needs some help.
--Submitted by a teacher

After reading the comments bashing the 3rd grade teachers, I was very shocked. My child had Ms.Dunlap for 3years and I never experienced any of those problems. I thought she Was excellent. I was able to communicate with her through notes and conferences without a problem. That parent should have expressed their concerns in another way instead of bashing the teachers. Ms. Banks used music in class to motivate students and it also helped keep them focusssed. My son had her for first grade and she was also an excellent teacher. All teachers have various teaching styles and parents need to be open and receptive to that. When parents have concerns, they should address the teachers right away.
--Submitted by a parent

i am shocked to find parents berating teachers on this web site. as a parent of 3 children, they have had different styles and types of teachers (mrs.banks being one) and as a parent i learn to work with their teachers to allow my children to become better people rather than put up un-helpfull babble on this web site. keep up the good work mrs.banks
--Submitted by a parent

My grand daughter finally started school today. She couldn't wait to get back to Crescent Heights. She loves her school. I think it was due mainly to the excellent teacher she had in Mr. Dillon last year. I just hope she is as fortunate this year to have a teacher as wonderful as Mr. Dillon was last year. She is the fourth (4th) grandchild to receive an excellent grade school experience at Crescent Heights.

Third grade was the worse grade for my son thus far. His teacher, Mrs. Dunlap missed numerous days of instruction causing the students to be taught by many different substitute teachers during the course of the 2010-2011 school year. At first, I was understanding with the numerous absences however these absences seemed to grow more and more during the course of the school year. I couldn t even schedule a parent/teacher conference timely due to her absences and unavailability. She never stayed after class once classes were dismissed. I never expressed a main concern with the teacher or the principle. Then, I receive my sons 2011 STAR results where he scored basic (below the state target for all students) in English Language. How can this be? Especially with Crescent Heights being an English Language/Social Justice Magnet School?
--Submitted by a parent

I total love this school. I have and continue to support Crescent Height. The staff is great and most of the teacher is awesome. Ms. Jones K, Mrs. Blanco, Mrs.Lee to excellent
--Submitted by a parent

i haven't been involved in this school...as i would like to be but as i have talked with my grandkids..they like the school very much and i feel that the k teacher my grandson has is perfect for him..she is very patient and always answers our questions..the office staff have been very helpful to me when i get a chance to pick up the grandkids..and the principal is fabulous..

The teachers are dedicated and creative. Last school year, the students and staff achieved an 802 API. Having taught for over 10 years; I think this is especially remarkable for a Title I school. I just started teaching at Crescent Heights this year and I am amazed at the environment the staff has created to nurture and teach our children (as well as welcoming and supporting me). Teachers seriously embrace that this is a Language Arts & Social Justice magnet school. The kids get the standards --and just as important, we learn about being good humans, tap into our caring, and stand for the best of what we can be. My students know I'm not perfect, but I am working hard to make this a great year for them.
--Submitted by a teacher

I am very pleased with son teacher in third grade , Ms. Jones is a great teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

very pleased with the education that my child has received at this school. teachers are great and pta very involved. principal is caring and helpful.
--Submitted by a parent