Sand Creek Elementary School

Over crowded classrooms, under funded school doing the best they can with more cuts coming. Frustrating experience!
--Submitted by a parent

Dissapointed! This year has not been the same as I have felt about SandCreek in the past

I have a kindergartener at SCE and she loves going to school every day. The teachers are invested in the students, classes are diverse, and the staff truly cares. The school is integrated into the community and the school grounds are great. Open space, multiple playgrounds, and clean. SCE takes care of the overachieving students as well as ones that need extra help. Can t wait for our future years.
--Submitted by a parent

I can't say enough about Sand Creek Elementary. I have a 2nd and 3rd grader and have been very pleased with the strong leadership provided by the Principal and Vice Principal. They are approachable and listen/act on parent input. The teachers are phenomenal. They have motivated my children, taught to their learning style, and challenged them by providing ability grouping in the classroom. They have also routinely assessed them for high learning potential and admitted them into challenge groups when appropriate. I greatly appreciate the open door policy of this school environment. I feel welcome to stop by anytime and volunteers are always utilized and appreciated in the classroom. My children love going school. There has not been a day that they have lacked excitement to go learn. They rave about Music, Art, Gym, and Technology. They enjoy the after school opportunities such as chess club and theatre. SCE really strives to meet the needs of each individual child and I feel very fortunate to be a part of the SCE community.
--Submitted by a parent

SCE is a fantastic school that brings energy and excitement to education. In this day and age it is very difficult to keep up with budget restrictions and changes to our school district. Amazingly, SCE's staff and community not only adjusts but still continues to raise the bar with high yet attainable goals. There is a true sense of community, and the organizations like the PTO and SAC work together to foster an excellent parent/community/staff relationship. We also have innovative administration and staff - our students admire them so much. Our family is proud to be part of Sand Creek!
--Submitted by a parent

I love our neighborhood school. Even with the budget cuts going on in our district Sand Creek still offers more than just excellent academics. Our children attend Physical Education, Health, Music, Art and technology. They are also still at recess everyday. There is a lot more than academics when it comes to raising a child, Sand Creek enriches the whole child. The staff works hard everyday so that the kids are learning while enjoying school. They meet academic needs for both low level learners and gifted students and all the hundereds of kids in between.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. I think we have great leadership and wonderful teachers. I think the atmosphere is good for learning and each child is trully treasured. They have adopted school wide curriculum for Math, writing and reading which makes the transition between teachers much easier on students.
--Submitted by a parent

The best that a secular, public school can possibly be- and this is meant to be in a positive way. The students love and respect Chris Smith, who is a world class principal and is certainly is probably why this school has the highest retention rate among its staff.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been very happy with the school in general. The parent group called 'PIE' is not very welcoming to newcomers. The same people seem to be in charge each year and they don't do much to encourage changes. I know a lot of Moms who said they would more active if it wasn't that way.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children in this school. This is a wonderful school. The teachers are the best I have come to know. This has been the best school my children have had the privelage to attend. The teachers and staff are outgoing and each interaction I have with them has been wonderful. Two of my children have ADHD and the teachers have been wonderful and patient with them. I would recommend this school to anyone who has children in the K through 6 grade.
--Submitted by a parent