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Parent Reviews (16 reviews)
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Location: Gorgeous, at the base of Mt. Boney. Would that the school would avail of such wonderful opportunities as wildlife viewing, hiking, birding, orienteering, bicycling, and the like, but... Academics: Absolutely & totally standards-driven to get high test scores. The standards are predictably low and the GATE program for smart kids is implemented in name only. There is absolutely no differentiated learning. In a fairly affluent area like this, it seems a shame that the admistration is unwilling take the risk of allowing some divergence from the ridiculous lowbrow notions of education prevalent as acceptable these days, and allow some curriculum depth or schoolwide project. Diversity: Non-existent. Reliably & homogeneously middle-class White. Extracurricular: As with all standards-based schools, arts are relegated to pay-as-you-go after-school activity with middling instructors. And yet... The children are beautiful, and sprightly and courteous and engaging and the hope remains that they will emerge as wonderful, caring beings.
Mrs. Tureen brings a warmth to the school and support for the staff that was greatly needed. Parents are exceptional in their support and desire for educational excellence. Teachers are phenomenal as are support staff.
Banyan's new Principal, Martha Tureen, sincerely cares about students, teachers, and parents. She enthusiastically participates in all events and can be seen boosting morale across campus daily. Banyan is a great neighborhood school, with lots of parental involvement and high achieving kids.
My how time flies...that is when you are pleased with the progress your children are displaying with their school work and educational development. As a family, we have been extremely 'happy' with all the staff at Banyan Elementary. We think that the collaborative team work that we have witnessed is awesome. We are looking forward to meeting our new principle in the fall of 2006. My boys love the art programs, the music program and the PTA sponsored events, they have all been outstanding in our ratings. Keep up the great work Banyan, wouldn't want to be anywhere else...
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