Cypress Cove Elementary School

My son and and I have had an incredible experience here. Being a single mom of an only child I was apprehensive but the office staff takes great care of not only my son, but me, too. I am greeted the same way I greet them (usually with a great smile and a "Hi! How are you today!"). Even with a class of 20 last year for K, his teacher did an excellent job and we are looking forward to this year in 1st grade. The principal, Lisa Dial, does an excellent job with children & parents alike! (Can you imagine having to learn & remember the names of hundreds of children?! She does it! In fact, the entire office staff does!!) I have found that the entire staff, including other teachers are so ready and willing to help and answer any questions I've had. I also had the privilege to volunteer at the school, help where I could, and get a peek behind the scenes. Everything they do is rather transparent and they welcome any help that is offered! I am so happy that my child has had the opportunity to attend this school and is in this school zone!
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My grand-daughter attended Cypress Cove for P-K. She had an excellent teacher and has learned so much in this year. Principal enforces positive reinforcement. Love Cypress Cove

we have had a wonderful year at cypress cove! my boy has learned so much during kindergarten. He can even read chapter book now. Parents are very involved here and the teacher is positive to all kids. The front office lady was wired though, she rolled her eyeballs in her head when she saw me.
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I really like the schools teaching staff and even though the student teacher ratio is not even remotely 13 I still feel like my T1 student is getting what she needs. She had a hard time in kindergarden and I feel like they did wonders with her. That being said I always dread going into the office. They are very rude and unwelcoming.
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My son had a great year in this school .for a school this size -16 classes per grade- it's more organized than u thought. The class size is small-20 kids for 1st grade class.and they do have more resources when it comes to curriculum than small schools. Teacher is very attentive and actively communicating with parents.front desk ladies are strange that they think they can act like snobbish solialite and get paid.but that doesn't represent a school . I don't even know who is the principle but I still think this school has a good organizational culture. most teachers are kind and nice to kids and they are the ones opening the doors for the car line in the morning.
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Disappointed... We heard wonderful things about this school. My child started kindergarten there this year. I'm not sure where they come up with the teacher-student ratio number of 13 because he is in a class of 22! I'm sure they receive funding based on this number and feel inclined to fudge a bit, but this is absurd. My daughter's kindergarten class in a public school in another state was just 17 students. At this age, just a few children can make a huge difference. The teachers are wonderful, but as a parent I can't imagine a class full of 22 5-6 year olds. Even the best teacher would be stressed and have a hard time teaching so many curious little minds. The office staff are obviously stressed as well, and not welcoming and friendly as they could/should be. This school has much potential, but due to overcrowding/understaffing, I fear it is becoming yet another victim of the poor economy. What a shame it is our children who suffer.
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Allow me to share an instant with you. My daughter, who just turned 6 yrs 2 months ago, came back from school last week with a brilliant narrative about Safety instruction which she had just received. These are her words: Mom, they thought us to make sure that our parents place the computer in an open part of the house where moms can monitor what we do in the internet. We should not go clicking on things our parents don t want us to click on. While on the internet, if you get a question to enter your name, address, phone number, brother s name, mom or dad s name, do not answer!!! Report to an adult immediately. I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. Two thumbs up and thanks for caring and connection.
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This is a good school with a good teaching staff. I have had no problems scheduling meetings with the teachers and principle/assistant principle. The downfall(s) would be that the office staff is short with parents, and often give the "it's on this list...or right outside" attitude. I would like to see more smiling faces and the willing to help a parent when I have to go to the office to ask a question instead of the ole' finger directing me some place else. Also, the school accomodates too many students and I can see where parents can often get frustrated because the lack of aids and too many students to a teacher, especially if you have a student that requires the extra attention. Otherwise, a good, competitive school.
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Lovely school with energetic, smart teachers. Many families seek to live in this district (it goes on to Honey Island for 2-3 grades), including many military families such as ourselves. Competitive with Mandeville schools and area private schools. Violin lessons, musical theatre, character programs, involved parents, lovely staff.
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I'm very pleased with how well my nieces and nephew have learned from this school