Arapaho Classical Magnet

Wow! When I started here, this school was Arapaho Elementary School! My family moved here when I was in 1st grade. I had Mrs. Holmes for 1st grade & Ms. Neil (Now Mrs. Zimmerman) for 2nd grade. When I was in 3rd grade, we merged with Classical Magnet. I had had Mrs. Duffy, who came from CMS, for 3rd grade, and Mrs. Walley, who also came from CMS, for 4th grade. My family moved again after I finished 4th grade! There are only 5 teachers left at ACM that worked at the original Arapaho Elementary School: Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Dean, and Coach Jackson. I knew each and every one of them! I hope they still renember me. GREAT SCHOOL, GREAT STAFF! GO FALCONS!

Wonderful school with some amazing benefits. Our son has some extraordinary teachers but my son has also had some less than qualified teachers here.
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My daughter came to this school in fifth grade and was welcomed by the teachers and community in the school. She was able to be involved in many activities and felt right at home even though she transfered in. Her teachers were super: available when needed, good to her and challenging, and helped her get acquainted with her classmates. There were numerous programs to attend and open for the students and family. We especially enjoyed the Pumpkin carving with story characters and then the reading night that followed. It was fun and my daughter really enjoyed it. They also had a fitness night, school carnival, family reading night, I think this is an awesome school! I made the right choice sending my daughter here.
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Well,im quiet upset at this school because they only give rewards at six grade .I do believe students deserve a recognition at the end of the year no matter what grade are you in...My daughter is a transfer student from other state and she well both commendend at both taks test.Math is perfect score and not even a simple congratulation from the principal nothing i heard nothing.....I heard its because its magnet school but still at the end of the year children still need to be recognize at their effort after all year long.......
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How sad that Mrs. H is leaving ACM. She was an outstanding, caring individual that always put the well being of the students first. The teachers are very strong and always have special events at the school. I hope the special family nights and events don't stop now that ACM has a new administrator.
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I had to choose between ACM and my neighborhood school. I choose to apply to ACM and have been thrilled. My daughter's teacher is great she is always very available for conversations, suggestions, etc. The principal is good and the PTA is very strong. We have participated in a couple of family activities and all of the parents and kids are very nice. I am very happy with my decision.
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We're heading into our third year at ACM, and we love it. Every teacher we've had has been wonderful, there's a strong PTA and there are a variety of extracurricular programs available.
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This school has hit rock bottom. No leadership in Mrs H., and teachers has burn out.
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My nephew transferred to 6th grade at ACM from Houston in October 2006 and we were so lucky to have this amazing school in our neighborhood. The office staff, administrators, PTA and most especially the teachers were friendly, helpful and caring. They took a child who had struggled academically for years and helped him become a 'B' honor roll student. All of the 6th grade teachers met with us regularly and personally kept an eye on our nephew, helping him to fit in and offering him emotional support when needed. Mrs. Le Fevre, Mr. Chapa and Mr. Chapman are all dedicated professionals and truly care about their students. We found ACM to be a vibrant, modern school with a small town feel where everyone knows everyone else. I feel so hopeful for this community after learning that such quality educators are caring for the children in my city.
--Submitted by a parent

Academic programs are exceptional. Parent involvement is very good. The principal is the best I have experienced in 15 years of being involved in Richardson schools!
--Submitted by Nancy Brown, a parent