Bells Crossing Elementary School

Bell's Crossing is a terrific school. This is my 5th year there, with two children attending. They have both had great teachers who have been caring, attentive, helpful, and of course, educational. My children have blossomed under their tutelage. There is a nice variety of activities - both in the classrooms and as clubs, and there is a great number of parents who are very involved. We have been very happy with this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school STINKS! We moved to Sc. about a year ago and lived in a different district & our son had to go to a different school which we all loved. Then we had a chance to move to their district which everyone boasted about this school. He is in 4th grade & has a HORRIBLE TEACHER! He is basically being picked on & bullied by his own teacher. She picks on him about EVERYTHING. She wants to hold him accountable for his actions & behavior, but doesnt hold herself to the same. He went from being a straight A & B student to getting C's. He practically cries everyday before I drop him off & is now having anxiety problems as well. We spoke with the asst. principle & the principle & they said they'd look into it and take care of it, but they haven't. If you care anything at all about your children, DO NOT send them to this school!!!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

We moved from out of state and wondered about the school. In no time we knew we moved to the right area! There is not one complaint about anything. Our child loves going to school each day. The staff really knows how to interact with the children and provide wonderful structure for the students. Plenty of activities for the kids. I have gotten to know many of the teachers now and you can tell they really enjoy working at Bell's. I give it a A+!
--Submitted by a parent

I have one child there for 3 complete years beginning the 4th year .... 2 GREAT teachers 1 horrible teacher - this year is to be determined. Anither child 2 full years beginning the 3rd year - 1 great teacher.. one horrible teacher. The PTA and other "activity" or "club" selectors tend to be very selective on their choices of what students are selected for the clubs. The administrators of the school are extremely strict (which is fine to a point to protect the children) but seems excessive at times. It's not about winning awards, it is about the education and development of our children. More time need to be dedicated to teaching and less time to watching movies and wimming awards.
--Submitted by a parent

Not only is BC simply the best school in the area, it is one of the best schools in the State of South Carolina. It recently, along with numerous other awards, received the State's highest honor: Palmetto's Finest. This achievement does not come easily and requires an intensive undertaking of analyzing the school, teachers, test cores, environment, activities, and so fourth.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers sending text messages???... ever think that they might be checking their email in the morning car line to get a jump start on their day or using their phone to keep up with the constant emails coming to them throughout the day? Students are encouraged to conduct class and share their thoughts and ideas because their opinion is valued just as much as everyone else. My child loves the thought of being able to 'teach' or share her ideas and not just 'sitting and getting' information all day. Bell's Crossing is a WONDERFUL school that is always providing hands on activities and encouraging children to work at his or her level. By differentiating curriculum, my child is always provided work at his or her level. The teachers work nonstop all day long and stay very late in the afternoons to get the neccessary materials prepared for the next day.
--Submitted by a parent

After reading some of the submitted reviews I wonder if these people actually spend any time IN the school. I spend many hours at this school and some of the things I see are alarming . Teachers sending/reading text messages in class and in the morning car line, Students conducting class, including tests, while the teacher is out of the classroom, Teachers speaking very rudely to students, Students being left to supervise themselves for way to much of the day......just to name a few. It does look good on paper though................. Homeschool is looking pretty good!!
--Submitted by a parent

BC is a superb school which creates a learning environment that works well for my young child.
--Submitted by a parent

We feel blessed to have found such a wonderful school. It was an adjustment to get used to the large school sizes in SC, but Bell's staff make the school seem so much smaller.
--Submitted by a parent

So far, we are really enjoying the school year. Great teacher, great principle, great parents, and great students.
--Submitted by a parent