Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School

My son is going on his third year at Thomas Heart Benton. I feel as if he is not being challenged enough. He is at the top of his class and make 100% on his work. His teacher is great but I feel the curriculum is not pushing the children to learn but to pass them to the next grade. Not to mention they have an over sized closet to put out of control kids in. What ever happened to the safe room not a "so to speak padded room".
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I have two children that go to Benton School. They have been going for two years now. One is in the 5th grade and the other one is in the 1st grade. We all love this school. The teachers are wonderful and my children always learns something new and interesting that they tell me that they learned for the day. thank you Thomas Hart Benton for a positive and wonderful experience that my children and I have. Thank you so much Kathy McLellan
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My daughter is a first grader this year she went to Glendale last year. And she loved it. she excelled so much more at Glendale. The only this positive about this school is her teacher. I'm doing everything I can to get her out of that school as soon as possible. Having young kids go to school at high school hours is ridiculous. I can see how a school can tell a parent that they must put there young child on medication or they wont let them return. If a student needs extra help to contraction then it your job as a teach to give that child extra help.
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My children have attended THB for the last 5 years my oldest is in 4th grade now.They have loved every teacher they have had and have had a wonderful learning exsperience to date. I like working with the teachers to insure my children are getting a well rounded education between school and home .I am on the PTA Board and have enjoyed making THB a great place to learn. Heather Aiaga
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I have 3 children that go to thb and they just all love it there. We are from a small town down south the school's down there have nothing on thb. My oldest daughter is in 3rd grade and haveing difficulty reading but with the teachers and how they have been helping her she has improved so much since the frist of the year. My other daughter is in kindergarten and just loves school because of the teachers. And my son is in early childhood and can't wait to go to school. Two big thumbs up to all the teachers and staff at thb....
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My oldest went here for kindergarten. The principal, Dr. Mallams, was wonderful. He always greeted the parents and the children in the morning and afternoons. He always interacted with the children. This is the prinicpal any parent would love to have for their kids. The teachers were all very kind and respectful. They seem to really care about the children that attend there.
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I've had two children attend this school for the last 3 years. We've become so attached to the school and the teachers we've had. They've taken a genuine and personal interest in my children. This is the best grade school experience we've ever had with any of my kids. We're moving this year and going to another grade school with a wonderful reputation, but it's hard to imagine filling the soft spot of admiration we have for these teacher and this school. They've taken outstanding care of my children and we're all the better for the time we spent there. Dr. Mallam's, principal, can be found at recess playing with the children, in the classroom's interacting with the kids, and dressing up for speical occassions. He has truly set up a positive environment for learning. Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent

Dr. Mallams is an exceptional Principal. The school is well mangaged. The teachers hold a high level of pride in their classrooms and students.

My daughter began going to Benton in 2nd grade and is now in 3rd. While she still misses her original school, the teachers are wonderful! My daughter is having difficulty with reading and spelling and the teachers seem to go above and beyond what is expected in order for her to succeed. I do wish there were more parent/teacher/student activities at the school, but what they do have is a lot of fun. Both my daughter and I are looking forward to the Parent's Night Out in December!
—Submitted by Jamie Wright, a parent

i went to this school as a child myself my children love it there of my three only one still goes there this will be his last year we are sad about that but look forward to middle school thanks to all the staff at thb bobcats rule
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My son has attended this school since kindergarden and now going into 3rd grade.We absolutely love this school they encourage reading and are constantly striving to be the best they can be.The principal is so wonderful and personable the kids adore him and i can't say enough about the teachers.I'd like to see more parent envolvement though where that is lacking the faculty picks up for it they go above and beyond for the kids.I enjoy going there your surrounded by happy kids and teachers along with a cheerful environment students art fill the halls my son loves his home away from home! - Stefania Stanic
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