Christie Elementary School

My wife and I are actively engaged in our kids education, and we've found the staff and teachers at Christie to be exemplary. You can tell they really care, and my only complaint would be that they over communicate to the parents. I am grateful for our sons teacher, and the leadership at Christie.
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The front office staff does no good being there. There is no organization, no service, and lack of consideration. I am very disappointed on how the morning front office is operated. Not only do they take a very long time to help you; they act very condensending and abrupt. On the good note, my son's teacher is WONDERFUL. The contrast of her excellent effect on my son is great! It's a shame that the office staff can not reflect the outstanding teachers.
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We are excited for the start of another school year. Last year the staff, along with PTA brought the Rachel's Challenge program to campus and it has made a huge diffference in compassion, acts of kindness, etc with all of the students and staff. I just was told by another parent that the campus met AYP for the 2011-2012 school year, which takes into consideration the state mandated testing and is part of "No child left behind". This is a great accomplishment. Looking forward to another school year.
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I'm a Christie parent and involved with the PTA. I also volunteer at the school and I haven't seen any behavioral problems that aren't common to any elementary school. I do think the school is crowded and has a larger than average (for Plano) share of students with limited English or economically challenged backgrounds which strains academics and has caused the average test results to drop over the past couple of years. The gifted and talented program is practically non-existent - that's my biggest complaint. The PTA is one of the most involved I've worked with with lots of programs for the kids and parents.
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This is not a great school by any means. We actually moved our kids from this campus to another when we could get nowhere with the principal there. It seems to me that the kids are the ones running this school, not the principal! There is a definate lack of dicipline at Christie and I think that the kids know that they can do bad things and get away with it without getting in trouble. Maybe with a stronger/ firmer leadership team this school could be much better for the kids, but we didn't have time to wait for that to happen. FYI. The new school is further, but we are very happy with our decision to move our kids from Christie.
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We are new to this school this year and it is leaps and bounds beyond our expectations. This campus has had a rough time, but with the principal in her second year here, there is stable leadership, the teachers are happy to be at school. My kids are learning so much and look forward to each school day. All students are treated with respect and dignity. Parents are welcomed into the building.
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My daughter goes to this school and I have been extremely pleased with the teachers and programs available to the students. We are very happy to be Christie cubs!
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This school has excellent teachers, great staff and great administrators who all work together with the PTA to make the school great for all kids. After 5 years of being academically acceptable, this school is a recognized school this year. Great job Christie!

I agree that this school is bad! I switched schools after one year and couldn't be happier that I did. There are some really good teachers there who unfortunately are stuck at a bad school, with a poor leader (principal) and kids with behavioral issues. Change schools-you'll be glad you did!
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My child attends this school and has learned a lot this year. I am pleased with his achievements. I think the teachers are doing a good job but I am concerned about discipline. The staff tries very hard to discipline and send a chart home daily so parents know if their child caused any problems. I do believe there are many well behaved children there. It is up to parents to follow up and work with the teachers on discipline. I see the teachers daily speaking briefly with parents in the pickup lines. The think the discipline problems stem from home life. We have decided to change to another school in Plano.
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The entire vibe at the school is very negative. It's rare to find a faculty member that doesn't have a scowl on their face. The front office is inexcusable rude and downright hostile, to the point where they don't even acknowledge your presence, if you're unfortunate enough to have to walk in there. Every other parent I've talked to says the same. I truly believe this bad behavior has affected the rest of the faculty. I have to go up there today and I am dreading the hostile third degree I'm going to be confronted with when I walk in. It's so bad that I am hoping to transfer my son to another school in the district.
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The principal highly promotes academic and education for this school. My child has learned so much this year and it is only half way throught the school year. The teachers are great, and I know that over the next 8 years we will enjoy it just as much. I want to thank everyone at Christe for all they do for our kids.
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This school has tons of behaviorial issues. Too many bad kids and not enough emphasis on academics. Both my kids are advanced and their learning has been compromised because of other issues. Security issues as well-Not a good school if you care about your childs well being and learning;some good teachers, but they are limited to dealing with all issues.
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I have mixed feelings for this school. My child is in the advanced class but this is the last year they will have this advanced class. I feel they are putting the advanced kids in the with average kids to help in their behavior problems. Which there are a lot of kids with behavior problems. That is the teachers responsibility to deal with those kids - not the kids to fix the problem. My child's education has been good here but I worry about my younger kids' education at this school. That is part why we are moving school districts.
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My daughter is in 4th grade at Christie Elementary. She loves it, and so do I. I have had to discuss some things concerning my daughter with the principal, who was extremely understanding, and very willing to help and work with me for the betterment of my daughter's education. She was very kind, and wanted to better understand what was going on to further her understanding. I really appreciated that. Her teacher is excellent, and just as willing to help and work with me also. My daughter is doing wonderfully this year, and I think that Christie and the staff there has a lot to do with that! Excellent school.
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