Double Churches Elementary School

This school has been a thorn in my side. The bullying that is not under control, the lack of good leadership, unwillingness to update methods of learning, poorly trained support staff and the lack of parent involvement just to name a few things. I am excited to find a new home and get out of this district.
--Submitted by a parent

My children go to DCE, and they love their school! I think they have great programs and my children are always motivated to keep learning. They do ballon walks to recognize the students effort and they also provide wild cat tickets to those students that collaborate and follow the school and classroom rules. By the way, the principal, staff, and teachers are very friendly and they are always willing to help with any question we might have!
--Submitted by a parent

My children attended this school from kindergarden to present. The school was great up until Dr. Hipp retired. Now the school has become another cover up of a poor education. Don't get me wrong; there are a few very good teachers there. Thier hands are tied with political correctiness. Today I found out children are being singled out as potienail faiures of the CRCT tesing. Although results will not be available until May 11, 2010; teachers have been instructed to tutor the same children tutored for the past 4 - 6 months to prepare them for a retest 'just in case' they failed the CRCT exam. This is being done to keep schools from having a summer school program for students with a no pass should they fail this test. Muscogee county school district has it wrong once again. This district is a disgrace.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter went to DCE 1st - 5th grade. She loved every moment of it and DCE was a fantastic school, but things have changed for the worse in the past 2 years. Bullying is not only a problem with the students, but the staff as well. The staff is absolutely unapproachable and is very condescending towards the parents and students.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended DCE for a couple of years. I do see a problem with discipline in the school. Bullying and major desciplinary offenses are always given a slap on the wrist. Students are written up instead of suspension from major offenses that are in the hand book. If there is a problem with a teacher, I do agree that the principal sides with the teachers and nothing ever gets done and the school district does not help you. There are some good teachers, but when it comes down to going to a teacher about a problem with your child with other children nothing ever gets resolved. I have also noticed a lot of teachers are to busy talking to watch the children outside during recess. Children climb the hills by the parking lot and go behind woods that are not visable.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school I recommend this school to every child. We are a military family and the school helped my children not to struggle anymore. The teachers actually teach your child. 2 thumbs up.. best school we have ever been too.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children at DCE (5th grade & K) - Over the past 5 years, I have been extremely pleased with the teachers and faculty, the parent involvement and the focus on the children. As with any school, there are a couple of teachers who do not take the extra time to challenge some children and get frustrasted when a gifted child is bored in their classroom. The positives far out-weigh the negatives though and you will not be disappointed if your child is assigned to DCE. The traffic at 3:15 pm is unbelieveable, but the faculty works hard to keep it flowing.
--Submitted by a parent

DCES is an awesome school! My two daughters have attended DCES for every grade. The teachers and faculty are very dedicated to each student. If you are a parent who is genuinely concerned about your child then this is the school for them. I have volunteered at DCES and I have gotten to know many of the teachers and staff. They are truly wonderful and caring people. If you never step foot in the school and don't care about your child until after something has happened then you have only yourself to blame. A pro-active parent is a dedicated parent. The PTA is great and very active all year. There are always many activities planned for families and the students. The school is overcrowded until the new elementary is opened Aug 2006 but DCES has handled the pressures with a smile. You won't be disappointed.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had two children go through DCES. My second is now a fourth grader. The first several years were great, but the current leadership has proven to be less than approachable. When there is a problem, rather than hear our child or us out, we are shut down, being told, 'We always side with the teachers, no matter what, no exceptions.' This attitude places children in the position of having to lie or get into more trouble for not telling the administration what they want to hear. The school district is no help, as they give principles complete autonomy in disciplinary matters. The atmosphere of the school has gone from open and friendly to hostile in the past few years, and we will be grateful when our child is no longer subjected to this dictatorship attitude.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has has been enrolled at DC for five years. The first three were fantastic. The area around this school has grown to fast for the school. It is very overcrowded and the quality of education has suffered. Teacher/Student ratios are terrible being about 35 to 1. Be prepared for alot of homework!
--Submitted by a parent