Gattis Elementary School

I love this school! Mrs. Lucas, the principle, is terrific! She knows every child by name and has great energy. The teachers are also wonderful. This school really feels like a close-knit family.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a special needs student who has been with this school for 3 years. The teachers have been wonderful and attentive. The principal and office staff have been kind, understanding, efficient, and amazing. I am eternally gratefull for the wonderful, accomodating staff at the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Gattis is a great school. Mrs. Thomas is a wonderful teacher. My son is a second grader here and he excels so fast in her class. Ms. Lucas, the principal, is wonderful. She cares so much for the kids and the kids love her. I love Gattis--it feels like home. The staff is wonderful, caring, and loving. I would send any kid to this school--it's where you can count on how your kid can be a wonderful and knowledgable citizen.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is soooo good every body should go to this school its a good influence to all.
--Submitted by a parent

This is not a good school to send your special needs kids to. The special ed process is a nightmare and the school is unwilling to listen to any requests from parents. If you have special needs kids as I do, I do not recommend sending them to Gattis.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attends Gattis and has a special need/disability. This school has been a huge disappointment. They made the special education process a nightmare.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved from Arizona to Texas 6 months ago. My son is in the 2nd grade at Gattis and has learned more in the last 6 months there than in Arizona. They have wonderful teachers who care about the students. My son was having some trouble in Math and Reading. By the end of the school year he was doing so much better, and I would have to thank the teachers for this. They go over and beyond. This school cares about there students and it shows. And I love the involvement all the parent have with the kids, its great. I couldn't have asked for a better school.
--Submitted by Gina, a parent

Academic excellence is encouraged with an honor roll awards systems. Health and fitness is encouraged with an afterschool fitness club. Many other extracurricular activities are availible at Gattis. Parent participation is very high @ Gattis because of the welcoming and friendly attitude of the Gattis staff.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended Gattis Elementary School for 2 years. What really struck me as positive about Gattis Elementary School is the Prinicipal (Mrs. Lucas). She can frequently be seen in front of the school waiting with the children. Whether helping a child find their way to class, or cleaning up a scraped knee, she is always hands-on with the kids. Mrs. Lucas chooses not to hide in the office and delegate, but interacts directly with the children. My son says he likes Mrs. Lucas because 'She is funny.' Last year (2004-2005) my children really loved the music teacher (Mr. Touche). The music performance was first rate. The teachers also go the extra mile. When my son developed some behavioral problems, his teacher agreed to give us a daily report on his conduct, so we could address his behavior that night. Most of all, my children are happy there.
--Submitted by a parent