Ball Elementary School

This school speaks highly of their parent/teacher involvement, but they fail to acknowledge the rights of ALL parents. I have 2 children (they live with their father and I have reasonable rights) that go to this school. I was asked (by the principal) not to be involved with my children's activities or anything that revolves around their educational development because I was only a "distraction." So much for parents rights and responsibilities. When you don't get "involved" then you carry the title of a "careless parent," and when you try to get involved, they ask you NOT too!? The teachers at this school are very good with the children. I have no complaints with this, but if you are a parent wanting to get involved, make sure that you do not have bad blood with ANY of the staff because you, too, may be asked not to be a part of your child's education.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very pleased with this school and the teachers. I have a child in pre-k and has Austim and her teacher and teacher aid is amazing, we was told that she may not be able to learn like the rest of the children her age but so far her teachers have proven that she can learn. Thank you pre-k teachers!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I love the school and so does my child !
--Submitted by a parent

Overall, I have been very pleased with the staff of Ball Elementary School. My son is currently in Kindergarten there and it is his first year in a public school, I believe that his teachers helped to make his transition from daycare to school as smooth as possible. I have found that at times my son gets bored and is not challenged enough by Louisiana's kindergarten curriculum, but this is no fault of the school or teachers. The teachers and I have actually met and discussed this problem and they have been more than helpful by coming up with extra work for him and various tasks to keep him busy. On that same subject, I would also like to commend the teachers and guidance staff as they have been very helpful and encouraging of us having him put in the gifted program. Ball is a great school with a great staff!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers were wonderful at Ball elementary and the students all around were nicer and well behaved compared to other elementary schools in the area. They are very strict about the dress code which I hope they keep up this year. Some teachers are strict about the dress code and some do not enforce it. This makes it difficult to dress our children in the morning. The parent is trying to dress their child in the correct shirt and the child is arguing that 'Susie,' wheres the wrong shirt everyday and nobody gets on to her. It is unfair and is important to younger children to wear what's popular and the whole point of the uniforms is to prevent children who cannot afford the more expensive clothing. The teachers were down to earth, happy, and very helpful. The decision to move my children to Ball Elementary was the best move we've made.
--Submitted by a parent

Ball Elementary School is one of the better schools in Central Louisiana, although Central Louisiana schools are not that great. My son has attended this school for four years, and is a straight A student. He has cousins who are his same age, who are in school in another state and are far more advanced in math, and reading. I believe that he could be more challenged, and becomes bored in class frequently. The teachers 'water down' the lessons. As far as parental involvement, there is not much. I have attended the PTA meetings, and only four or five parents show up. It is very disappointing. I do feel that my son is in a safe school and the policeman assigned to the school is there helping the children every morning as the arrive at school. He makes his presence known, and the children love him.
--Submitted by a parent

I appreciate the loving concern that the teachers and staff bring to the children. This is truly a good little school. The only thing I wish to see growth in is extra activities such as cheerleading and more sports.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe our teachers are some of the best teachers around. They do their best to help all students. I also believe, from what I have seen as a parent and as a substitute teacher and now as a Special Ed. Teacher's Aide, that the more parents are involved with our students, the better our students will perform in their studies and grades will improve. I know I have to stay on my 9 year old and study with him always to keep him on A-B honor roll.
--Submitted by Sharon Cripps, a parent