Boyds Creek Elementary School

This school is Amazing! The teachers we have had are all intelligent, hard working, and compassionate people. The administration has a student first mentality instead of numbers first. That being said, I just heard they received a 5 out of 5 for their standardized test scores! After looking at the state report card, this school is not only the best in the county, but could be one of the best in the state. I thank God daily for this school.
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Fabulous school. We are so happy that our children attend such a great school. Wonderful teachers....we feel so at home here.
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I have 3 children attending BCES, and could not be happier with this school! We moved to the area 3 years ago from out of state, and were very nervous as to how our children would adapt to their new environment. From the moment we stepped into the building the staff made us feel right at home! My children were welcomed by their classmates, and enjoyed getting up every morning to go to school! Our daughter with Special Needs gets more instruction, love, and attention than any parent can hope for. They have gone above and beyond for her, and have always been considerate to our wishes and her needs. The principal is always there to listen to our ideas, and give advice to make sure that my children get the best possible elementary experience they can! All the teachers we have had have been amazing,and truly cared about my children as students and as individuals. My children are exceptional students, and I am confident that the staff at BCES will always nurture their individuality and their learning experience. My only regret is that there isn't a Boyds Creek High School!
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As a grandparent, I'm very concerned about the quality of education my grandchildren have received at this school. I'm appalled at the worksheets. I'm appalled at the lack of disciplinary skills. I'm appalled by the sheer boredom my grandchildren have felt. This school has seemed more like a poor babysitting factory where the children must bide their time and then learn at home to gain what they need.

Our daughter has been at BCES for two years and we could not be more disappointed. We have had to practically home school to provide her with the most basic instruction for her grade level. Her class didn't complete the TN state standards this year. Technology is nonexistent. The teachers seem overwhelmed and unprepared. We supposedly had the best teacher for her grade level but were shocked by her lack of intelligence and poor grammar. The principals (there are 3) seem to want to do better but do not have the experience or ability to make it work. They make an effort to encourage parent involvement but it doesn't seem to make much difference in this community. The Sevier County education system as a whole is poorly managed and needs help. We would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
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What a nightmare! The school was absolutely below any expected standard of what an elementary school should be for children. My children's confidence depleted at an alarming rate within weeks of enrolling at this school. The leadership is extremely lacking and gives a horrible example for the staff to follow. I would recommend that you put your children in a school that puts the child's needs first. I completely agree with the previous comment about the focus of the school on test scores instead of nurturing children's minds.
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Best school in Tennessee!! They are going to be doing Christmas Around the World they will be doing crafts eating food and seeing how the do Christmas in different countries!!!:)

My Daughter just started B.C.E.S this year and so far she loves it and her Teacher is great.. (Thankyou Mrs.Maxwell) she has learned so much already and before she started i was really worried but evedently she is doing her job well becouse My little Girl has learned a lot....
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More worried about scores than children. From what I can tell based on the children I work with, mindless, out of context, and poorly contrived worksheets seem to be the preferred curriculum of some of the teachers. Worksheetlibrarydotcom and similar seems to be the popular sources for poor curriculum. The website addresses are written across the pages of the homework. Complete lack of continuity and correlation between assignments. I agree with lack of professionalism comment made by another reviewer. I haven't heard of an instance of positive discipline being implemented. Knee jerk, punitive discipline seems to be the norm. Children need to play in elementary school to grow brains. They need outdoor spaces. They need FUN PE classes. School is lacking in all of the above.

They are amazing at this school, and I wish they would have more to offer. My daughter loves to act, sing, and dance. I wish she could be a part of a club that she could do the things she loves. Her teachers love her creativity, and I'm proud of her. This school helped her get the way she is.
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My son has been going to BCES going on 4 yrs now. He has had the best teachers since he started and an office staff that shows nothing but love and concern when the kids come in for help. He is in 5th grade now and he loves his school. In my opion you can make or break a child on how they feel about school in their elementray years and my son loves his school and that is due to how he has been treaded by the teachers staff. Thank You Tracye Foster
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While I feel my kids are enjoying school here I think that they do not care enough about parent involvement. They do not have a 'PTA' (parent teacher association). Instead they have 'Principles Round Table' that no one but a select few chosen by the teachers even know about. They need to let parents be more involved. If this organization is truely open to 'everyone' then why do you need to be nominated to be invited? It's very fishy.
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I am so impressed with Boyds Creek. It is a GREAT school!! Mr. Wade (the principal) goes way above and beyond any other principal I've ever seen. If it's pouring rain in the mornings, he's out there with an umbrella getting all the kids inside. Everyday he stands out there at pick-up time to help get kids to the right parents. He's wonderful! All the staff are fantastic! So far, Mrs. Maxwell for Kindergarten and Mrs. Helton for 1st grade are fantastic teachers. I sure hope we continue to have the same experiences as the kids move through the other grades. I feel the school is VERY safe. They take all threats seriously and I LIKE THIS! I would never take my kids anywhere else!
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I like the teachers and staff at the school however i feel that the sixth through eighth grade students are being deprived of programs that most schools offer for these grades such as home economics shop etc. They also only have gym 2-3 times per week and most middle schools require 5 days per week. They have very limited space for outside activities they do not have a track or tennis courts or even a large field. The playground also needs to be expanded for the number of children in the school. Overall the teachers are great the staff is freindly and they have an officer on sight which is always a plus.
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I have 1st, 3rd, & 4th grader. I home schooled my 4th grader for kindergarten because I didn't want him starting somewhere else, (the school wasn't open yet) making friends, and then having to leave. I did this with the commitment to my children, I would take them out and home school if I felt any threat that the school couldn't handle. I am extremely happy with every teacher we have ever had to deal with. I can't say enough about the office staff and principals. I feel my children are in a private school. Go BC staff!
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I feel confident knowing that my children are being taught in an intellectually challenging, and safe school. I appreciate knowing that there is a police officer helping to protect the children, and a principal who does not tolerate bullying, or threatening behavior from all involved. I do feel that the playground could be expanded.
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For this area and the surrounding areas, this school is great....it is getting very over croweded and that is sad...Us parents love MR. WADE and hope he stays with us longer! The safety he has directed, is for 800 kids very excellent! I would like more area for the kids to be outside.. But overall great school for the 1-6 grades
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My child goes to this school and Mr Wade and his staff are the best.Mis Clark 2nd grade is a awsome teacher
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I think this school is great. I feel my children are very safe. Great oficer on duty this year. He is very committed to safety for the children. A+ I do wish there were more extra activites to take part in. I would recommend this school to anyone and I am so glad my children go here.
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I would like to start off by saying what a wonderful staff! The academic programs are right on track the extracurricular activities are great too. And I am happy that Boyds Creek encourages parent involvement.
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