Douglass Valley Elementary School

Posted May 26, 2009

Very Disappointed. This school seems to forget that they serve a military installation and that children will come and go all year. No one ever explained 'the rules' to my 8 year old. He was in school 5 months before he knew how to take a book out of the library. The teacher told me 'He's afraid to ask questions.' That is new to this school. He had no issues in Massachusetts. The teacher would also call attention to him in class because she didn't like the snacks he brought. So what's wrong with a homemade cookie?Only fruit was good for the teacher. Good CSAP Scores for 3rd grade reading, but they stopped teaching Social Studies and Science for the last 3 months, to focus on CSAP. To me that is not a good representation of what the children learn on a regular basis.
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Posted March 10, 2009

This is a terrific school as far as safety and education go. The teachers are absolutely terrific and Mr. Piper, the principal is wonderful. There is always something great going on for the students to participate in. I didn't rate the school five stars only because the parents are a bit 'cliquey' and conservative for my tastes. I wish there was a way to fix this, and I understand that it isn't the schools fault entirely.
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Posted November 13, 2005

This school is just excellent! We have sinced moved and boy do we miss it! Parental involvement is so high that sometimes you weren't needed. The teachers and staff are absolutely phenomenal. Great communication, small class size for more interpersonal learning, and they don't pus over the top studying for state test exams like other schools. The leadership is genuinely interested in your children's education, not just statewide test scores. Which by the way are also outstanding! Would highly recommend this school to anyone that is afforded the opportunity to have your children educated there.
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Posted October 23, 2005

This is an excellent school, lots of assistance for our children who have reading difficulties. They have really soared during their time here. The after school activities are great including an active math and science night with Air Force Academy professors. The kids have had many field trips including, Pikes Peak, Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods. The math, music, science, Spanish have all kept my children enthused!
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