Sagebrush Elementary School

I have a first grader that attends Sagebrush. I am sad to report that this is her first year there and may be her last year there. She went to Cimmaron last year and we loved it. My daughter does not much care for the school and I try to keep a positive attitudefor her, however, I HATE THE SCHOOL. The new Principal, Mrs Toliver, says"my door is always open, we have an open door policy"yet when I show concern with an issue she seems to be defensive, instead of helpful. She is very unprofessional. In response to a statement that I made, she replied, "thatshow I roll" On a better note, I like my daughters teacher, Ms. Versman. The B&A staff are ok, but sometimes can seem uncaring. I agree with another comment that was made. If you show that you really care about your child and are interested in their education and well-being, you are labeled as the problem parent. I have so many issues with this school and school just started a few months ago. Sounds like a new Principal same old results.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my sons have attended Sagebrush this year, grades 4 & 5. They both have enjoyed their teachers and fellow classmates. They have improved considerably, academically according to their CSAP scores and I have also noticed how much they have advanced with their character building. Ms. Liley's leadership, reflects strongly within the excellence of teachers and challenging academic programs. I am highly involved in extra-curricular programs (such as DI) and believe that this school is very far advanced compartively within the Cherry Creek District. I am very pleased to have met the staff and fellow parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I have children ages 8, 19, and 21. All 3 have attended and loved this school.
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The principal Mrs. Liley personally cares about the students. She knows most by name. My grandson is learning on a very fast past. The 3rd grade is already into 4th grade math. The teachers are really caring people.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been at Sagebrush for the past 3 years and my daughter will be going into her 2nd year in 09-10, for 1st grade. My kids have had a fabulous learning experience at this school. They have taken part in many new experiences that i have seen to have had a positive in pact on not only their academic growths but their character development as well. This school has recently become involved in environmental in pacts and has taught both of my kids how they can make a positive in pact on the world through the choices they make every day. I would recommend this school to others and would also say that it is worth taking the time to visit the school and meet the staff before taking my or others opinions as facts :)
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My two kids atended this school last year and this is thier last at this school. The teachers are uncaring and rude.It seems they forgot the meaning of a teacher. The ploicy of the school is bad. When student misbehaves on the field they punish every one. The school doesn't teach responsibility. Over all it was a bad experience.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is terrbbile . My son has attending for K . This was his first and is going to be his last year there. The teachers and staff are very rude and uncaring. They dont really teach anything. My son learned more at his private preschool. This school is the most horrbblie school I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with.
--Submitted by a parent

I cannot understand how this school is getting a 4 out of 5 stars when most of the comments are negative. My child attends Sagebrush and I am sad to say that not only is the principal un-professional, her teachers follow her example. I have had to deal with rude and un-caring staff, as have numerous other parents. If a parent raises a concern, they are then known as a 'problem parent' instead of a concerned one. They talk of an open door policy but tell the parents not to come to class parties, on field trips and other functions. Because the ratings are falling in the academic area, I see no reason to have my child attend next year.
--Submitted by a parent

I do agree with the comment made in your review letter dated November 15, 2007 about the teachers treating the kids bad. The teachers and the lunch room attendants treat the kids like they are in boot camp. The principal clearly doesn't try to take care of any issues. The schools policy seems to be one if one child does something wrong they all get punished.
--Submitted by a parent

I have to agree with many of the comments made. I think Sagebrush is a wonderful school, However it has been quite the challenge since Kindergarten. My daughter is in first grade and is behind in reading, writing and arithmetic. I believe the expectation is that children know all of the basics before starting kindergarten. We now find ourselves trying to play catch up. While that is not necessarily a bad thing, it does put a lot of pressure on the children and the parents to excel at a very fast pace.
--Submitted by a parent