Banner Public School

Banner is a great school! Great Teachers, Small Classes and Engaged Community. We are now in our 4th year at Banner and continue to be impressed with the quality of education that our daughter is getting compared to our friends that attend other nearby schools. Generally the classes are small as there are only 210 students (PK - 8), so the kids get a lot of attention from their teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Banner has a few wonderful teachers. To cut budget costs the school board/principal has made some drastic cuts. Some of the staff is staff is not qualified and not certified to teach, however they have been teaching for years. The school community use to pride itself in its educational program and its staff. Now, it hires their friends/family instead of looking for the best qualified teachers. The test scores and the staffs' attitude toward the parents and children are reflecting these changes in volunteer hours and lack of respect in the community.
--Submitted by a parent

My boys used to go to private school until we discovered this jewell of a school. We have always been involved in their education as educators ourselves we know the importance of a solid foundation. We wanted our boys to be sheltered from bad influences so we sent them to a private school. But little did we know that Banner was a better fit for the educational needs of both of our boys. The teachers care about their students and it shows in how they quickly handle discipline issues and any educational concerns. I love how everyone knows every child even if they are not in their class. Yes, there are not many sports offered however that is what little league is for.. believe me when I say it's better that your child get a solid foundation in their education than to take a music class. We choose to pay for music and art lessons. In our old school music, art, p.e., computers, spanish and band was offered however the teachers were lacking a passion for their proffession. Children must feel love and respect in order to ignite the passion and love for education.This is exactly what you will find at Banner. Plus the entire staff is amazing.
--Submitted by a parent

Banner school has received the O.R.E.S. (Oklahoma Rural Elementary School), academic achievement state champion award eight, (8), times and been runner-up six, (6), times. Academic excellence is a priority at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I don't feel tyhat they pay enough attention to the students and the real behavioral issues that are going The teacher seem to single out the children that are causing problems by talk and horse playing and the the children who are bulling and treating others unfairly are not being delt with . I also feel the the only focus of this school and the staff is the state test scores of course that is where the money comes from I feel that they are in desprite need of new leadership and new ideas . this school could be a wonder place if they woudl just try new ideas!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school for academics. not so great for middle school extracurricular activities. Basketball and cheerleading is it. They have hired a new P.E. Teacher. A Very Knowledgeable Teacher, I hope the school will give him a chance to teach the kids about physical well being as much as the mental aspect is revered. It's wonderful to have brilliant children but it's also valuable to see them grow up to learn to enjoy exercise with a great P.E. class everyday, so they may enjoy the fruits of their labor. I can not wait for the state legislature to put physical education a priority back in our school system.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a grandparent sending my grandchildren to Banner and could not be more pleased. They hold them to high academic standards and always take the time to help the children anytime they need it. The school also holds the children accountable for any misbehavior issues that occur. The school never hesitates to call me when necessary, which I appreciate. I want to be informed and involved completely. This school works as a unit with the family to make certain the child gets only the very best education. I only wish it went to the 12th grade.

I have been very disapointed this year with Banner Schools. The teachers that I have had involevment with this year are not well suited for the teaching profession. I have witnessed a child being belittled by a teacher and I have personally had to deal with the hateful attitude of another teacher. In my opinion there is no place for this type of behavior in our Schools. My experience with the staff last year was wonderful with no problems at all. Maybee it was just the luck of the draw.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm in eighth grade at Banner and I have been there since kindergarten.I have friends that ask how is school , so I say what I think. 'It's great!' After I say this all of there faces looked so astonished. They say different things like 'You can ask a teacher if you can stay after school for help,and they say yes?' or 'The teachers tell you that you can go to there room in the morning for help too?' and I've even got this one 'How can your teachers be easy to talk to?' which always surprises me because I've always believed that every school was like that. Now I have been at Banner since kindergarten and I haven't expierenced any other school or anything like that but why would I want to leave! I will be very sad to leave this amazing school and would recommend it to everyone!!!
--Submitted by a student

19 years ago, I came to Banner as a 5th grader. Now, I feel fortunate that my son is able to attend the same school that I came to love all those years ago. Banner is a very family-oriented school; parents, as well as grandparents are encouraged to get invovled in the education process. There are so many wonderful families and people involved with Banner that it begins to feel like home in a very short time. The best evidence of Banner's reputation is the fact that many former students, often by transfer, send their own children to the same school that our parents trusted with our education. For me, there really was no other choice for my children's elementary education.
--Submitted by a parent