Dean Lamar Allen Elementary School

MY SON ENJOYS BEING AT THIS SCHOOL, AND HIS TEACHER HAS WORKED VERY HARD WITH HIM. ALTHOUGH I WILL BE MOVING HIM TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL NEXT YEAR. (EVEN IF I HAVE TO PAY FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL AGAIN!) THE FRONT OFFICE STAFF (BARBERA RANDALL) IS VERY RUDE, CONDICENDING AND ARROGENT. SHE EMBARRASED ME IN FRONT OF OTHER PARENTS. HER JOB IS TO ASSIST US AND THE STUDENTS. SHE IS NOT A TEACHER (THANK GOODNESS) I ALSO DID COMPLAIN TO THE PRINCIPAL BUT HE SEEMED AS IF HE DID NOT CARE. I TOO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS PREJUDICE AS WELL. I AM YOUNG AND HAVE TATTOOS BUT THAT DOESNT MEAN SHE HAS TO YELL AT ME LIKE A CHILD AND SLAM ON HER DESK LIKE A 3 YEAR OLD! SHE STARTED TALKING ABOUT MY PERSONAL LIFE IN FRONT OF THE OTHYER PARENTS AND THATS NOT EVEN THE HALF. NEEDLESS TO SAY SHE IS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE WORKING AT A SCHOOL BECAUSE SHE HAS A VERY SHORT FUSE.
--Submitted by a parent

I found the school itself to be acceptable but the office staff were outstandingly rude; to the point that I had to complain to the principal. I made a change for my children and they are doing much better at another school this year.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school for my daughter, there is no prejudice here like the other parent says. If they want to put that out there, then if you feel that way go to another school! I am not white, I volunteer, go to school functions and I am treated extremely well. Maybe if more parents volunteered, helped in fund raisers and spent time with your child/children...they would not "feel" the way they want to "feel". Or have your kid/s go to a school that better suits you and your kid/s. Principle Prince loves his students and does very good with what he has. Yes the classrooms are crammed full of students, yes there are not enough teachers budgeted. They really do very well here!
--Submitted by a parent

The teacher and principal so far has been doing great, no complaints for now BUT, some staff from the front desk/information are rude and obnoxious! It seems there are some staff there that are prejudist/racist. When they look at me ,(I'm not "white" they seem not to see me, but if it's my husband ,he's white, they talk to him! So i don't go out my way and deal with the front desk and some teachers(white). Also those in cafeteria can be a little rude...
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How can a very decent school continue to suffer with arrrogant, unqualified comments from Barbara Randell? She is a clerk, not an educator, and I am tired of tolerating her behavior to avoid rocking the boat for my child. Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

The entire staff cares about all the students. They make the school safe and fun.
--Submitted by a parent

We are very happy at Dean Allen. The teachers are amazing and the kids have many opportunities to excel at extra programs the school offers. It does seem that parent involvement has weined off a bit this year though.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are very good and take a persoanl approach to teaching. My son is in his second year and so far not too many problems. As others have stated the office staff is very snobby and make it feel like you are always bothering them. Mr. Prince is a push over. He needs to be more stand up. I had one issue with him and he caved in WAY too easy. Other than that we love the teachers.
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We have lived in Las Vegas for 6 yrs this is the first year that my daughter and stepson have went to Dean Allen and we love it! I am sad that this year my daughter has to go to middle school.This school is by far the best in Vegas. Mr. Prince, the principal ,treats each of these kids like his very own. We adore him and the staff!
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with anyone saying that Dean Allen is a great school but the office staff is condescending. I recently worked at the school as a substitute and although some of the office staff felt that they were helpful, they lack of tact and diplomacy. My advice to the staff: Dean Allen is not New York City's Brearley and Buckley School.