Apollo Elementary School

I have 2 children at Apollo and have had a great experience. My children are getting a great education. I think the teachers truly care about the children getting an education. And the administration works hard to keep Apollo up to date and provides those extra programs that aren't at other schools, such as the recent visit from author Judy Young who spent the day teaching our kids writing skills. Also, I have never seen a PTL work harder than at Apollo. With many parents working full time now, the PTL works overtime to help support the school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter and I love this school. She attended public school for the first time after attending montessori through kindergarden. Ms. Dupree the principal, provides structure and encouragement for all the children. Ms Walker is one of the most enthusiastic and thoughtful first grade teachers I have ever met. We are sad to be leaving this wonderful school, moving out of town.
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This school serves its purpose for the average student without learning disabilities. I fought throughout the entire duration of K-5th for help with my sons ADD and accomodations. Plans were made by the counselor at SBLA meetings but never followed through. She documented meeting with my son twice weekly for months, but could not recognize or remember his name when I brought him in during that period. Replacing the counselor would be a great benefit to the school. Who is there to consult with our children if she is incapable?
--Submitted by a parent

If you are coming from out of state, this school system's policies will shock you. Homework is not counted towards the student's grades. Your child will be considered unexcused from school if you keep them home while they are sick and don't seek a doctor's excuse. It strikes me funny that on parents' night, the principal said a note from the doctor for a child home sick with the flu would be excused with the pandemic of H1N1 flu expected. So, it I keep my child home for a fever and don't seek the doctor, my child is unexcused. But, if I keep my child home for suspected H1N1 flu, it's excused. This doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
--Submitted by a parent

All 3 of my children attended Apollo Elem and for the most part I was happy. I found the open floor plan distracting and my children complained constantly that they could not hear thier own teacher half the time over other surrounding teachers. The teachers and principal at Apollo were very friendly and helpful. The same could not be said as far as the front office. A woman working in the front office and the vice principal were not very friendly or welcoming. I agree the counselor truly needs to be replaced. We have sinced moved out of state but feel my children have received a relatively good education from attending Apollo .
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I am a parent of two wonderful little girls!! They have both attended Apollo for several years and love it!! I am also a teacher there. We drive a great distance for my children to attend this school and for me to teach here. This is because the school is fabulous!! The teachers are caring and do all that is in there power to see these students succeed! The administration is also a reason that I teach here, she works hard to assure us of a safe and stelar teaching environment. If you are looking for a school for your child, Apollo is the best around!
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My children have been students at Apollo Elementary from 1st grade-5th grade! My husband and I chose Apollo because of the excellent structure and fabulous teachers. My oldest child has austism and the teachers were phenonmenal with her. We would not allow her to be pulled for Sped and the teachers and principal were fabulous. We were apprehensive about the open classroom setting, but it turned out to be an asset. At first, it was an adjustment but in the end both of my children adjusted to it quite well. My only negative was with the school counselor. If you want anything done for Special Education or AIM evaluation, go next door to the evaluation center or stay on top of her! With a new counselor, this would be the perfect school.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my children have attended Apollo Elementary since kindergarten. They had a wonderful experience with the school, adminstators, and teachers. It was a wonderful learning experience. They were very prepared for Jr. High. Thank you Apollo!!!
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My family moved here from out of state and we chose Apollo because of its ratings. Now I feel I have made a huge mistake. Like others have said this is not a school for children with add/adhd. The open floor plan can be very distracting and make it even harder for these kids to pay attention. For the first time my child made c's and d's at this school. Now that he is attending another school with regular classrooms he is back to making a's and b's. If you have an exceptionally gifted child good luck with that also. I was told in jan. he would be tested it is now sept. and still my son has not been tested for the aim program. If you have average children and want an average education for them then Apollo is the right school.
--Submitted by a parent

As a new family coming to Bossier City we were careful to find a home in a school district with a high rating. Apollo has suplied my two children with an adequate education. As a new parent to the school I was very concerned when I realized that all parents who join the PTL are not welcomed at the PTL meetings. I came from a school where all parents were considered valuable and their input was invited on all levles. The parental involvement is lacking save for those few on the PTL board and a handful of room mothers. Apollo is in a unique situation of incoming students from differnt cities and states and so has a wealth of potential suggestions from fundraisers that may have been successful in other places to gifted and talented parents who may love to help but lack the opportunity to get involved.
--Submitted by a parent