Coyote Ridge Elementary School

Overall, I am disappointed with Coyote Ridge. Most of the teachers here are good. BUT, there is one second grade teacher who is very cold, tends to humiliate students, and is unapproachable. The community of parents is GREAT. However, the school chooses AWFUL standardized curriculum, refuses to deviate from it, does not re-teach subjects that entire classes are not getting, and concentrates on STAR testing far too much. Teaching to the test does NOT HELP STUDENTS. The kindergarten teachers are all fantastic, but there needs to be something done about the curriculum, reading programs, and really most academics-related things about this school. I must point out though, the teacher's hands are bound, perhaps the curriculum change needs to happen at the district level. The office staff at Coyote Ridge are snooty, rude and make you feel like you are bothering them with anything.
--Submitted by a parent

It has been an amazing school for my daughter so far. The teachers are great and keep you informed avery step of the way..
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This school has been so great. Have had child from K- 2 so far teachers have been incredible. supportive, attentive and my child has loved every one of them.
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Coyote Ridge is a large school and when you have so many students it is harder to provide field trips, incentives etc. due to the large cost involved. Most of the teachers are great. The PTA does alot for the school but it always seems like the same twelve people are doing all the work. Many parents say they will help out and want more for their kids but when asked to participate they always have an excuse. Schools with half as many students are able to raise three to four times as much money as our school through box tops but Coyote Ridges parents seem to busy to even cut out a box top. If all 850 students were to bring in 10 box tops a month (which is not hard) the school would raise almost $7,000. Step up parents. Stop complaining and start helping out.
--Submitted by a parent

I like the way, this school has helped my child. I am exceited for this new school year. Thank you to the school administration on helping my daughter in everything that she needed. To the teachers I can`t thank you enough.
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My wife and I are very pleased with the school administration and teachers. Our daughter is extremely happy at Coyote Ridge. She has learned a lot from her teachers for the past four years. Yes, she does have fun at school. There are also great after school activities! Thank you, teachers for working so hard and for caring.
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The school only cares about test scores and how they look on paper. No communication and the kids just cant have fun. Isn't it funny that during test weeks they give your kids snacks.Which they say helps a child learn more. My daughter is very far behind and i get no help from the school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am always happy with the office staff. However, some of the staff (teachers) are extremely unapproachable. While academics are important I think too much emphasis on curriculum has really robbed the students of a fun elementary experience.
--Submitted by a parent

I think this is a great school. My daughter has improved a lot throught the years. Thanks
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I too feel the staff is cold and aloof. You are made to feel as though you are intruding. I get minimal information from teachers and am always the one initiating feedback. I'd like to see less meaningless flyers come home and receive more personalized feedback on my child's progress without always having to go ask for it.
--Submitted by a parent