Joseph Arnold Elementary School

Posted June 23, 2009

My son is going on his third year at Arnold and I have no major complaints. He struggled a bit in the first grade and his teacher was very helpful in helping me help him focus and to grasp the concepts of the cirriculum. They do offer a few after school activities--my son is a regular at the drawing classes they hold throughout the school year. I do wish, however, that they offered some type of music class for the younger grades, where they can have the experience of musical instruments. The PTA is great--they are always thinking outside of the box when it comes to school activities and fundraisers. I am very proud to say that my son attends Arnold Elementary.
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Posted May 11, 2009

Our family's experience with Arnold has been disappointing. The administration and staff model intolerance and unacceptance, with few exceptions. The departure of Principal Goolesbey coincided with the departure of professionalism, principles and began our family's search for an adequate learning environment.
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Posted September 18, 2008

I have 4 kids attending Arnold Elementary and I couldn't be happier. The teachers are well qualified and they care a lot about the students and the school. I, along with many other parents, help out in the classrooms and I am always amazed at how many different subjects are taught throughout the day yet how thorough each subject is taught. My kids have always liked their teachers and usually are very happy to go to school. They have quite a bit of games and equipment to play during recess and their school lunches are pretty enticing for kids because they are pretty tasty but also for parents because they do their best to be healthy. Last year there was an optional excersise program a couple of times a week during lunch recess which I hope to see again this year.
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Posted August 23, 2008

Both my boys attend Arnold. We have always been pleased with the teachers and the principal. Both of them are challenged academically and are very happy there. My only complaint would be with parent involvement. Very few parents volunteer for PTA. The same few parents do ALL the work. Many parents expect the world but don't do anything to help in the classes or at the school.
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