Rolling Hills Elementary School

LOVE this school!! Teachers are better than the best. My daughter loves it here and I can't wait for my youngest to attend as well.
--Submitted by a parent

LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!! Two kids attending Rolling Hills and it is a WONDERFUL SCHOOL!!!! Academics to "Specials" it is TOP Cherry Creek Elementary School!!!! So thankful for everyone involved there! :-) Special THANKS to all the parental involvement!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I was a former student of rolling hills about 5 years ago. It was a wonderful school that had taught me a lot. It was probably one of my favorite experiences that i had. The teachers were awesome who really impacted me and my life.

Rolling Hills is a great school and definitely has a lot to offer. Unfortunately for the younger kids that excel (kindergarten-2nd) there are no programs that cater to these individuals. The Gifted and talented is offered to 3rd grade and above. As so many other activities. Due to costs these younger kids do not have the same opportunities as the older kids, this is a major disadvantage. I also think they need to offer second languages to all students.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is wonderful! The 'specials' (music, gym, computer, assets and art) the kids are envolved in daily are exceptional....especially assets. As to the parent who wrote a negative on having 3 principals in 3 years. The first one retired (I believe that should be ok to do). The second one that left was a Vice Principal that moved onto another school to become a Principal (I believe that should be acceptable too). The last principal the writer is speaking about is currently in her second year at Rolling Hills and is doing a great job. I have seen many great changes due in part to her coming to the school. The parent who wrote a negative about 1st graders doing research papers...what's wrong with challenging a 1st grader on a 1st grader level. As far as physical activity...the children have 2 recesses daily, plus gym class when it's their week.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is great There is incredible parent involvement and people are highly encouraged to get involved in the classes.
--Submitted by a parent

1st graders at Rolling Hills are required to do research papers. Physical activity has virtually no place in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have quite a different opinion from the other writers, unfortunately. I wish I had their view. I have experience 3 principals in 3 years. Not a great track record. The teachers surely perform and their test results prove it. Sadly, I have removed both of my children from this school into a charter school. They are so worried about their scores that I almost feel like they would rather you leave. Please check this school out further if your child isn't an academic sponge. It would be worth it to find out ahead of time that your child won't fit.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an awesome school. The teachers and staff go above and beyond and take an interest in each child both academically and personally. I am moving my family out of state, and only pray that the teachers and staff are half as good as the those at Rolling Hills.
--Submitted by Barbara, a parent

Best elementary in Cherry Creek! Teachers go above and beyond their jobs. Small classes. Academics are great. Test scores prove this. All staff is caring. Parent volunteers are abendant and really make a difference. Only draw back-Year Round school though so different from traditional. Kids go 9 weeks to school and then have 3 weeks off. School ends in June. Most tracks start right after fourth of July. Most elementary schools in Cherry Creek School District are year round.Just too many kids. Great before school program.
--Submitted by a parent