Public | K-12 | 556 students |
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It is unfortunate that this school district has been seriously mismanaged from the top. There are great teachers there who care about our childrens education, but they are stifled by district mismanagement. When we moved here, it was one of the better schools in the county, now it's the poorest, and technically bankrupt due to bad management and planning. Just look at the aims test results. They speak for themselves. for some strange reason they dumb down the classes - I guess so they can meet the no child left behind policy. We moved our children to Palo Verde - a much better school, where children can excel and are challenged daily. It is worth the driving time to take our children there, rather than have the bus pick them up so we can watch them fail. Hopefully with a recall of the board, and a change of leadership, things can get better again.
I am extremely disappointed with the leadership of this school, especially the Principal (Swanson). My 2 children came to this school 4 months ago, both Honor Roll. One of them is now in danger of failing 7th grade, the other getting into trouble (all brought to Swanson's attention but no positive changes happening). There is no support whatsoever from the current Principal except negativity. It is very distressing. I am soon going to be looking into trying to get them transferred to Arlington, just down the road.
My daughter is in 3rd grade with Mrs. Barnett. She is a new teacher this year. The atmosphere is much better this year and we are all working on keeping it up. My involvement is everyday as I am also a current teacher there. The music program is super and the kids are learning a lot in that aspect. Bring an ounce of patience and come visit us we are working hard for you and your kids. Thanks for listening. Go RFE Colts!
I have 2 children in this school. So far I haven't had any issues with the teachers. My biggest problem is with the communication, or rather lack of communication. When I try to call the school, I can never get a hold of anyone. I leave messages, but never get return phone calls. There really needs to be some large positive changes to this school.
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