Apex Elementary School

I definitely disagree with the last few negative reviews regarding this school. I am a former elementary teacher and I am very pleased with the way the school is run. Dr. Crissman does a great job of providing a welcoming environment and knows all of the students by name. My son has ADHD and he has received great support from the classroom teacher and special education staff. He has made great strides throughout the year due to the hard work of the staff. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. The PTA is wonderful and most of the families seem to play an active role in their child's education. In my opinion, this type of attitude strongly determines your overall experience at any school Apex Elementary is an excellent school and it shows through the high test results and nine out of ten rating on this site.
—Submitted by a parent

school is ok, the principal needs to act like a principal , the gym teacher picks on kids who arent white , best advice be on your p's and q's my kid will not be there next year , id prefer switching before gym man thinks he can be mean to my kid , My friends son won't eat breakfast now because the man was mean to him he's in kinder and he was going and eating every morning until gym man said mean things and now the kid won't go near the man !
—Submitted by a parent

This is our children's first year at Apex Elementary, and I'm not really impressed with the way things are being ran. Very little support and/or presence from the principal. If your child has any academic issues, then be prepared to jump through hoops to get assistance because it isn't available, and funding for Title 1 will not be an option next year. This was my first year missing the children's field day because the school only allows volunteers, that's right, no parents allow at field day. They really need to work on inviting parents to be apart of their children's activities. It's unfortunate, but there is a 'clicky' and closed minded atmosphere which is obvious. Some of the teachers aren't happy with the leadership. As with any school, some teachers are willing to work with their students and others will pretend to care. So be prepared to fight for A.G., I.E.P and other programs that may or may not be offered at the school. Hopefully next year will be better. We will give it 1 more year, afterwards, we will submit a transfer request to remove the children from this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I can relate to a couple of folks on here unlike them however my children were t the school for over 5 years.There is a "clicky" feel.One of my children were also bullied by a teacher at the school,but what concerned me is that when I reported it the principal was quick to defend the teacher and our concerns were ignored.We also had the problem as well with homework not being given to the children.So unless you have been through what some of us parents have been through then you have no idea.
—Submitted by a parent

I have to disagree with the last comment. My family moved to Apex 2 years ago, and we have been every happy with Apex Elem. My daughter has attended 2nd & 3rd grade at this school, and we've found the staff and teachers to be very caring and attentive. The principal is very involved. My daughter was made to feel so welcome when we moved here. I haven't noticed an "Apex click" or a "tired" feeling the school. It is a very positive energetic environment, and my daughter has flourished at this school. There is the AIG program for advanced studies for children who need to be challenged beyond what's being offered in the classroom. I have no complaints about this school.
—Submitted by a parent

Our child attended one year at Apex Elementary School. We asked why our child was no longer bringing work home after the Christmas break. We were told that she had reached her level and they had to get the other children up to the passing level. They were "done" with her. We had very little math or spelling. The teachers across the same grade did different classroom work. When we inquired about this with the principal, we were told that she has a hands-off approach and lets her teachers teach how they want to. That was very obvious to us. We were told we had one of the best, favored teachers which was quite alarming to us because we found her to be very lazy. It's a gamble. If you get good teachers all the way through, I can see why someone would like the school. If you don't get the better teachers, your experience could be terrible. It is a very inconsistent school. I was uncomfortable the way the F&R lunch children were treated. If you're part of the Apex click, then your experience will probably be okay. This school has a "tired" feeling to it.
—Submitted by a parent

We've started our 3rd year at AES- one daughter in 2nd grade & one in Kindergarten. The principal knows all the kids by name school has only been back in session for 3 weeks. Last year, when my older daughter was having a hard time staying on task in class, she gave me some questions to ask the teacher, to determine what percentage of the class was having the same problem so I could know better how to resolve it. I like the safe atmosphere AES has created for the parent volunteers/visitor who all have to sign in and wear a badge saying they are a visitor. I know they have extra curricular activities for 4th & 5th graders. While I've had nothing but positive experiences, I do know some of my friends had a rough time with their children in fourth grade last year.
—Submitted by a parent

I THINK this school is a 4 star it could be better if pepole did not bully!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Apex Elemenatry is a wonderful and safe educational environment for your elementary shcool-aged child. The school services k -6th grade and has excellent state-credentialled highly degreed teachers who continuously help parents and child stay on the right path to academic excellence. Our 6 and 11 year olds have enjoyed there time at Apex Elementary. The Principal, Dr. Laura Crissman, knows them by name and is a wonderful leader. We love Apex Elementary.
—Submitted by a teacher

I am in awe of how wonderful this school is. My son is in kindergarten, and transferred to Apex mid-year. His teachers are amazing, and the principal is just a wonder...so caring, so eager to help the kids. She immediately made us feel at home, and welcomed my son (by name) at the door every morning. We're glad to be someplace so special!
—Submitted by sarah, a parent

My son has been at Apex elementary for 3 years. They have outstanding teachers and volunteer programs. The before and after school program is outstanding and very affordable. We recently purchased a house, but were very careful not to buy outside of the school system. That says a lot.
—Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent 'little' school. I don't know if it's truly 'little' but it has a great feeling when the principal greets your children by name and the carpool coordinator knows to get your children, just by seeing your face in the car. The building is brand new, the resources are excellent, and every teacher I've encountered is smart and caring. I have friends with special needs children and they are pleased with the extra help (reading assistance, speech therapy, etc.) they receive through the school. There is tremendous parent involvement and a strong PTA. The children feel good about their school and love to be a part of something so positive. I'd like a new home but I wouldn't move if it meant taking my kids out of Apex Elementary!
—Submitted by Jennifer Lackmann, a parent