Hickory Flat Elementary School

When my child started attending this school 3 years ago, I would have given them 4 or 5 stars, but since the administration changed the overall experience has suffered greatly. Communication is terrible. The emphasis is on the failing or troubled student. Recess and lunch time have become difficult- the children do not have a positive outlet for releasing their adolescent energy. I agree with the post date April 28, 2010, which stated the school is being run like a prison. It is a very unfortunate situation and i wander if the powers that be have a clue!
--Submitted by a parent

I do not like the way things are done. Too much emphasis on children that are behind, which is unfair to the children that are ahead. Its ran like a prison. No talkng at lunch? Come on! Only 20 min recess,the kids don't have time to exercise. She took the fun out of elementary school. The place is a real stick in the mud!
--Submitted by a parent

Two years later and things have not changed. Even with a bus monitor on board much of the same things are happening and administration just turns a blind eye or gives that impression. Very poor parent/school communication.... On the up side...so far I can say that the school's teachers are wonderful but their hands are tied in many ways.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school that my two sons look forward to going to every day.
--Submitted by a parent

My Daughter started school here in december when we moved to the area. In a matter of a month she was sounding out words and reading. I really like the school. They have activities for parents to get involved in, and feel informed about what it going on. My daughter is also involved in the after school program. I do wish they had other activities besides gym time, movies/tv, or art projects. At my daughtes last school the after school program had golf, swim, cheerleading, etc.(but they were partners with the YMCA) The price for after school is reasonable though.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school far as curriculum but need to resolve its bus issues; overcrowded buses, bullies on the bus. Transportation does not return phone calls; everyone seems to just wish the problem just goes away. Need a bus monitor.
--Submitted by a parent

I had a 5th grader and I have a 2nd grader at HFES. I have only great comments about the school academically. Both my kids have excelled in their studies. My kids thoroughly enjoyed both the music and art program. The Physical Ed program introduced our kids to many new forms of exercise. HFES has a very good parent volunteer program (every Thursday parents meet in the media center to assist the teachers with classroom tasks: sorting, cutting, gluing, assembling crafts, papers, etc). I have actively been a parent volunteer for six years. There's a place for every parent to volunteer be reading time in the classroom to the younger students or volunteer Thursday.
--Submitted by Hattie Anderson, a parent

This is my oldest sons 4th year at HFES and the 1st year for my youngest son. We have had nothing but wonderful experiences at HFES. My oldest son is a slow learner but his teachers have been wonderful in working with him as well as helping me work with him at home. The parent volunteer opportunities here are endless. If you are a parent that truly wants to be involved all you have to do is show up and they will put you to work. I have found the administration as well as the teachers and other staff to be top notch. They have always been more that courteous and helpful. I would definitely give HFES 5 stars, they deserve it.
--Submitted by Victoria Whitten, a parent

I have two children at Hickory Flat and I am very pleased. I think that it is a good school, my children have excellent caring teachers, and I would recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by Monica King, a parent

My daughter just finish her first year at Hickory Flat. I have never been so satisfy learning process. This school is great, has great teachers.
--Submitted by a parent