Vickery Creek Elementary School

Zero communication? Do these parents actually have children attending VCE? Between the teacher and parent emails and interactions, it has actually been quite the opposite experience for us, bordering on the absurd in the amount of communication. Then again, I've seen countless "helicopter parents" at the school that can't seem to detach from their children and let them learn and become themselves without the parent constantly being in the classroom or demanding more communication. The teachers have been good with honest caring about our children and seeing that they achieve excellent academic progress. As for prior reviews about the content and pacing, the school (and virtually all public schools) basically has the proverbial hands tied behind the back issue. So much of their content is based on state criteria and testing, that there is a huge focus on mandated material and the teachers generally do the same teaching plans throughout the year. I can confirm this as having children the same age in different classes year after year.
--Submitted by a parent

We have had students attending VCE for the past 8 years (2003 - 2011). We are so pleased with the care and quality of the staff at this school. We also had bullying issues that were quickly addressed. And our children were given an excellent foundation to start middle school with confidence. And we love the current principal Mr. McAllister.
--Submitted by a parent

We are having the same experience. We moved here and have had the very worst experience. Bullying the first week, which was addressed swiftly I must say. Zero communication from the teachers. A commitment from one teacher to provide extra communication that resulted in zero communications at all for 8 weeks in a row. If we are going to treat a 5th grade like a college prep program, there has to be better structure and a communication strategy.
--Submitted by a parent

This place has the most unfriendly, unorganized administration of any school in our experience. The other posts back to 2007 remain true. Be prepared to teach at home and be prepared for zero communciation from your teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a fantastic school with fantastic teachers. I have been so please with my daughter's education for the last two years. I couldn't be happier with all aspects of Vickery Creek Elementary!
--Submitted by a parent

I do not agree with the posting that this parent says about the curriculum being advance I think that is average if not below average compared to the school my child came from. We have had a great experience at this school!
--Submitted by a parent

I am very happy with Vickery Creek. I have two children who attend VCE and they are both doing fantastic. The teachers are the best I have experienced. I have a child that grasps everything sent her way and a child that struggles. I feel that both my childrens needs are met. A+++ It is a rather large school, but it feels so friendly. There are so many volunteers it makes it feel like a small town.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the parents that say that Vickery is a very good school. I've read the negative postings and have to disagree with them. School is not a day care and school is supposed to be challenging for the student. If it wasn't ... why go. My son is in Kindergarten, and is learning French, Math and is reading. When I went to school, Kindergarten was a time to play. Parents also need to remember that school does not stop once your child walks out of that building. You need to teach you child and work with them when they get home. The teachers that my son has had, keep us informed as to what is going on in class everyday (what my son needs to work on and how my son is progressing). I would recommend this school to everyone.
--Submitted by a parent

Big Disappointment! Based on our experience, learning the basics i.e. reading, simple math, writing is expected to have happened before our children entered Kindergarten. The curriculum for this school is broad and advanced. If the child doesn't grasp a concept when 'presented' at school, be prepared to 'teach' it at home. There is no time for repetition at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is great! I feel so blessed to have my 2 children there. The staff is wonderful! Security there is great, too. Makes a difference!
--Submitted by a parent