Borchardt Elementary School

The school spends too much time in discipline. The teachers have favorites. The principal is not aware of what is going on in school she is just worried about the Standarized tests. The kids only study for that yearly test. Thenprincipal hardly goes around the classrooms to see what is really going on. There are MAJOR discipline problems in the higher grades due ro lack of supervision.
--Submitted by a parent

The school has high ratings because of TAKS. I think there is too much emphasis on the TAKS score and I don't know if my child is really really learning the foundation. We only have parent teacher conference once a year. In my opinion, this is not enought. It would be nice to see if my child has improved academically from the Fall semester to Spring semester. In PISD, the teachers meet with the parents twice a year and they seem more genuine and deeply interested in my child's educational career. I have regrets for putting my child in FISD school
--Submitted by a parent

AMAZING school.....this is our last year at Borchardt(our youngest is in 5th) and it saddens me greatly. Both of my children have been so happy at this wonderful school. The teachers truly care and really instill a love of learning in the students. THANK YOU to the staff and administrators at Borchardt Elementary for everything!
--Submitted by a parent

Very good school and very happy with the level of the education,We moved not while ago and had an experience in a Charter school, I can say that the education here is excellent! about security, I think that the peolple need to use the crossiwalk,overthere was the same, the parents were force to use them! is for our kids safe!
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Terrific school! My kids are very excited to go and learn every day. They love their teachers, their classes, and their classmates. We've been there for a number of years and have always loved it. I'd like to comment on the 1-star rating parent: 1) The school does put emphasis on TAKS as ALL schools in this area put emphasis on it...this is driven from the state! 2) I have alot of artwork that my kids have brought home from Borchardt..just framed a bunch for their walls in fact. 3) Cross walks were made for a reason and the school is very concerned for our kids safety. We all should follow the rules they set and be a good role model for our kids. Although it may not be illegal, it is unsafe.
--Submitted by a parent

Fantastic School -- very caring and child focused, you can feel the positive energy when you walk into the school
--Submitted by a parent

TERRIBLE SCHOOL!!! The principal threaten to drop the children's grade if they cross the street with their parents if it is not at a crosswalk. Spoke with Plano Police Department and they stated that it is perfectly legal if a parent wishes to cross with their children outside of a crosswalk and the parent has checked for no oncoming traffic. They themselves have had issues with the principal. The principal appears to be a sweet elderly woman, but behaves and back stabs like she has horns and a pitchfork! Now I see why this school is run SO POORLY! They are TAKS test driven (teach only what the kids need to pass on the TAKS test) and do not do anything additional in this school to magnify children's talents. Not a single piece of art work from an art class... and so much more to be sad about!
--Submitted by a parent

We love Borchardt! The teachers and staff are overwhelmingly friendly. My son comes home every day excited about all the new things he has learned and talks about how much he likes his teacher and friends there. It's fantastic to see him enthused about his work. He's grasped so much in such a short period of time. I have no doubt it's because of the wonderful teachers there who care so much about him and all of the students there.
--Submitted by a parent

We've been part of this school for last 5 years. My children absolutely love their teachers and look forward to going to school everyday. This school has given my children solid foundation they need. Our Principal and the staff are very compassionate and their focus is always on well-being of our children. I have also meet so many wonderful parents here. Our family can't be any happier. It's really amazing to see my child transform from a shy kinder to a great confident leader within few years. Thanks Borchardt!
--Submitted by a parent

This was a fantastic school and I loved it; however, things do seem to be going down hill a bit. I also no longer feel that I am supported by the school's leadership. I am not sure what is going on and what has prompted the change. I just know that it is very sad. Up until now, I have had nothing but good things to say about the school. Now, it looks as if things have changed and not for the best.
--Submitted by a parent