Pinnacle School

I seriously wonder about the value of these websites when I see responses like this. Yes, if you are lucky your child will get one of the teachers at this school who is adequately trained and actually cares about your child. Unfortunately, there are people working at this school who don't have the credentials to adequately function as lunch monitors let alone be entrusted with a full year of academic guidance. Having had 2 children attend this school over a 3 year period I can say one was lucky enough to have quality teachers all three years while the other only experienced the same luck one year. The consistent quality of fine arts delivered by the ballet program does hold true regardless of the classroom teacher. While I do not want to give the wonderful teachers who earnestly work to nurture and educate their students using best practice methodology an unfair label, receiving a quality educational experience is up to he luck of the draw rather than the rule of accepted practice. This fact may be missed by those who are not familiar with sound educational practice.

I don't quite understand the parents comment qouted "ive yet to know anything other than they are keeping me from being involved in my childs education Submitted by a parent" Pinnacle uses SNAPgrades which sends you email updates listing their assignments, grades, absences, report cards, and missing assignments.. I have never had any obstruction to talking to my son's teachers or the principal.. This is a small school with personal attention.. our experience here has been awesome!! I would reccomend this school to everyone except that would make it not so small :)
--Submitted by a parent

Needs more structure and communication. I really don't like the fact that I have to go clean my child's desk out just to get work that is not completed. Not sure if more time needs to be given for work to be completed in class or what. If the child is not concentrating the teacher needs to re-direct. Hoping some things will change with the new leadership that has been put in place, but the teachers really do care for the kids and I love that. These are all things that can be worked through and all in all this is a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student. I have gone to Pinnacle since 1st grade. Honestly I have up and down feelings about this school put truthfully I can't see myself leaving this school.I think anyone would love to go here and i am excited to see more people join the Family.

ive yet to know anything other than they are keeping me from being involved in my childs education
--Submitted by a parent

This is a fantastic school. The teachers really go the extra mile to help your student achieve. The small school enviroment and student to teacher ratio is awesome. My child has flourished at this school. I can't say enough good things about it and I am so glad it is here.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids have gone here for three years. This school for me is a real toss of the dice. The teachers are great, other than last years science teacher (no longer a science teacher). My biggest problem with this school is that I get either no notices of upcoming events or they don't come until the day before. I also think they need to have more challenging programs for the more advanced students.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent who has been with Pinnacle since it started in 2000. My 2 daughters went there and now my son. I feel very blessed to have such a friendly and caring school. I know my child is in a very safe enviroment. The 8th grade just got back their TAKS scores in reading and had a 100% passing average. Their math was at 94%. These teachers and staff are the real deal. The Fine Art classes are superb! If you are looking for a safe place and a place where your child can excel, this is the place for them.
--Submitted by a parent

Pinnacle is a great school. The classes are small so the students get a lot of individual attention.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter started Pinnacle in Kindergarten she is now in 2nd grade and I have a son in kindergarten. The school has greatly improved since Mrs. Manning has become principal. Parents and teachers are very involved and close which make for a great learning enviornment. The small fees are nothing to pay compared to what my family has gained from Pinnacle. If you have a choice where to send your children, why not send them to a place your whole family will love? I am on the PTO board so I know how much time and effort goes into ensuring that every child receives the best education possible.
--Submitted by a parent