Milam Elementary School

I would have to disagree with the last poster from Sept 21, 2011. I have had children at this school for the last 2 years now and I've had multiple problems with this principal. I've told her my concerns or problems and she blamed the teachers or said I just don't understand how difficult the position is. She condones gossiping of some of her "office" staff to others. She will tell you one thing and do another. She's very revengeful when confronted. I think its time for her, her counselor and her smart-mouth military person finds another job.
--Submitted by a parent

I was very discouraged to enroll my son at the school.. His teacher looks lost, not to really excited about her, but I love the way the principle is on top of thing and gets things done. The principle is very involved. I go to her with my concerns and she fixes them right away. I love the leadership that she takes on.
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My son's teacher is great...however the Principal is the worst I have ever encountered, my son has been bullied all year, and the principal has DONE nothing to help him...and to make matters worse, she has said all the wrong things to him when he was in her council to make him feel more victimized. I have tried to pull my son out of the school but have nowhere else to put him...He was a straight A student and now we are lucky if he makes a C....Look at all the comments about how awful her leadership has been and yet she still reigns as principal there....I would take out the PAL in her position because she is no PAL to the Children...
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One star seems too much but there was nothing less. When I went to register my 1st grader, I left the demographic blank. The teacher who was enrolling us looked at me with a shrug and said I looked 'white' so filled in the block for my daughter based on her astute assessment. My 1st grader came home in January and told me that the reason MLK was killed was because 'white people hated black people'. I asked her if she knew what a great leader he was and if the teacher talked about how he led peaceful protests. Nope, just that he was shot a long time ago because 'white people hated black people.' Very disingaged faculty and I can't wait to get my daughter to a good school.
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I was very hestitant about my children attending Milam for the 2009-2010 school year. I even considered transferring them to another EPISD school before the school year started. I'm glad I didn't. I was expecting the worst based on the previous parent reviews. I have to say it has been a great school year for my boys. They have thrived at this school. The teachers are awesome! As most schools do...Milam too has their weaknesses. All in all it has been a very good school year!
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I am lucky to have a great teacher for my fourth grader. This school we would be so happy when it is time to go. There is no compassion from the principal, no one cares about parents concerns. This school is very much aware of this, they also understand 90% os students are USASMA kids, therefore they only have us for one school year (9 mths)
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The Pre-K teachers are awesome! I would have volunteered but the principal is quick to send you on your way. She lacks professional skills and seems very unorganized and is quick to go back on her word. At the beginning of the year, I tried to do observation hours required by my Master's program. She had told me yes before school had started but went back on her word after school started and sent me to another principal. Now why would I want to volunteer for someone who doesn't invite observers in the education field...seems like she doesn't want new educators!! I will be glad when we leave and get a better school back east. Lots of upset parents from the SGM Academy!! Yes we gossip because the superintendent needs to clean this school up!
--Submitted by a parent

For the first month, this school seemed very unorganized. My fifth grade daughter didn't know what she was supposed to be doing. During the open house, about 85% of the parents had complaints, and all the teachers did was make bad excuses. The one good thing, is the orchestra program is great!!
--Submitted by a parent

As parents that move around constantly, we need to understand that each state is going to have its required testing. The TAKS test is a minimal standards test. If the students do not pass, then they do not have the minimal standards for that grade level. This is a state policy (NOT a school or district policy) put into place by the government (our boss). The teachers at Milam work very hard and have been very good to my kids. They love it. I volunteer there and what upsets me the most are the parents that stand around and gossip, complain but do NOTHING to help the school out. As representatives of the country it is US that should be ashamed. Teachers do not get paid enough to be treated unfairly. We need to help the situation, offer solutions and volunteer, not get angry and make excuses for our children.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attended Milam for one year and it's been a wonderful year. The teachers are awesome. The staff are very easy to work with. We had some behavioral issues and it completely felt like a team project on trying to fix the issue. The teachers and the staff never made me feel like I had a 'troublemaker' child, but instead were more then willing to help us figure out what the issue was and fix it. I love the teamwork feel that you get from the teachers and staff. They genuinely care about your child.
--Submitted by a parent