Rocky Plains Elementary School

Rocky Plains is an awesome school. The teachers there really care about the students. My child has struggled in Math this year and her teacher has worked so hard to help her develop not only her math skills but also to build her confidence. She has even worked with her afterschool to be sure she really gets the concepts they worked on in class. I also know of other teachers who have volunteered their time afterschool to help students who are struggling. We have been at Rocky Plains for several years and I have always found the teachers and principal to be supportive of all the students and parents.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall I am very pleased with Rocky Plains. Our children attended private school last year so this was a drastic change for all of us. The communication is great between the staff and parents. Most all of the teachers I've encountered have a desire to see the children excel. I have been very impressed with Dr. Jones. For a school as large as Rocky Plains, I don't think there is one student who she doesn't know their name. She is always talking with one student or another and always has a smile on her face. We went to her earlier in the year about a problem my child was having with some other students and she immediately handled the problem. I wish there were more options for children who are advanced in their class. We do have a problem of our children being bored occasionally. I am very surprised at how well most of the children behave. Discipline is definitely not an issue here, the administration doesn't put up with disruptive behavior. Overall, again we are very pleased with Rocky Plains.
--Submitted by a parent

The sincerity and dedication from the teacher's and staff is endless. They truly care about the progression of your child's future. I'd nominate this school for excellence in providing a remarkable education for our young future leaders.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school! And my daughter does too!!! She transferred during the half of first grade from a Christian School. I was so upset but the first day was incredible! The teachers are AMAZING! They are one on one with the students and take time with them. The staff is very friendly and always helpful! Dr. Jones is always in the hallway in the morning speaking to the children and parents and her door is ALWAYS open with cares and concerns from parents and teachers! It is truly amazing when you get up in the morning and drive your kids to school and get smiled and greeted by 2 awesome coaches who do a WONDERFUL job keeping things moving!! Bottom line this school has amazing children and teachers!! So thanks to EVERYONE at RPES!!
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended RPES for two years and they will not be back. When they come home everyday I have to teach them what their class learned for that day. I will home school them before I send them back. The teachers only focus on what will be on the CRCT, and even then there are still some topics that the students are tested on without any instruction. The students behavior is horrible and shocking, and it is tolerated because the teachers are tired of dealing with it, so it is repeatedly ignored. My children will definitely not be back to this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I wrote a review of this school last year and I am back again this year. Nothing has changed, the school has to be forced into helping my child with his disability. The teachers are much too laid back. I agree with the parent that said these teachers are nothing more than overpaid babysitters. Someone really needs to step in and take a much closer look at this school and the problems it has. Removing Dr. Jones as principal would be the perfect first step in making RPE a better school. Very happy the Ms. Dinardo left this year, thats one improvement.
--Submitted by Tracie, a parent

I am not pleased with this school at all. My children transfered from Ficquett and they were great. The teachers here are not as outgoing (as they should be with the younger children) and they also have no other activities to do. The teachers act like they don't care if the kids are happy. I am not the only one that thinks that. I also know that a friend of our transfered to another school and her child has always been at the top of her class and now she is having to play catch up because RP is way behind them. So I don't think that they push the kids enough.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been with Rocky Plains since she was 3 (Mar. '08). She is in the Special Needs Pre K class with Ms. Kinney. She has Downs. In only seven months, I have seen a tremendous improvement! She was testing over 12 months in delay and now tests only at an 8 month delay. The team at Rocky Plains is extemely supportive and loving! They are true advocates for the kids. There is not one teacher in that school that does not know my daughter. She is so happy! My kudos go to Ms. Kinney and her team as well as the principal, Dr. Jones. Thanks!
--Submitted by a parent

I am from a different state and the school my kids were attending was far more productive.I am very displeased with the kids actions that attend this school as well. They act as if they have no home training...my kids come home and tell me about the horrible things they heard other kids say. The teachers are to laid back as well. I don't think we will be attending this school for much longer.
--Submitted by a parent

I've had a very good experience with Rocky Plains. My son has been there since they opened 3 yrs. ago. The 3 teachers he has had have been excellent, I only hope it continues. I will say it is big for kids that age. Not sure of the total number of students this year, but again the school is 3yrs. old and they already have mobile classrooms outside. This county is growing way to fast and the shool system is having a hard time keeping up. To be a new school though I've been impressed.
--Submitted by a parent