Joe M Pirtle Elementary School

Its only the second week of school and I am very dissapointed. Parents are not welcome here. The drop off and pick up operation is very unreasonable for parents who walk with their children to and from school. We are not able to pick up our child until he is sitting in the Gymnasium with all 300+ car riders. The Gym is chaotic with teachers yelling at kids, yelling at parents, and another talking over a speaker system, it is a rediculous scene. Lunchtime is very rushed and uncomfortable. I have no idea what is happening during the day except what my son tells me, "we line up a lot and get in trouble for talking".
--Submitted by a parent

We really enjoyed our child's teacher but feel there could be improvements in so many ways. We came from another district and are pretty disappointed. We are used to schools that are heavy in the parent involvement which leads to really amazing events. We miss our old school. - Lack of extra curricular activities -Only has PE and music no art or language classes -Parent involvement is not very welcome -lunchtime kids get treated like military -heavy on worksheets -watch a lot of videos not pertaining to curriculum -
--Submitted by a parent

To rate this school is not to hard, it has a great outlook, but needs to put the parent back into there place, this school also needs checks and balances, which it doesn't have and to be the best there must be checks and balances.
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter goes to Pirtle and I honestly couldnt ask for a better principle and staff! We love it!
--Submitted by a parent

We have been at Pirtle for 4 years now; I have two children who attend. Pirtle has a new principal, Mrs. Neves, this year who has brought a feeling of unity to the teachers and parents; a big improvement. The majority of the teachers seem to truly care about their job and have a love for the students. Belton schools acheive great test scores each year. I would say that is due the community of families who care for their children and their education as well as the school system. Pirtle offers PE and music everyday which my kids love. One negative might be that the teachers don't seem to need or want parental help in the classrooms other than party day planning. I will be sad to leave the Belton area this summer because of the safe, supportive, family-oriented community.
--Submitted by a parent

My child is enrolled in the Dual Language Program at Pirtle Elementary. This program provides a select number of students the opportunity to learn what is normally taught in both English and Spanish. The children are divided between two teachers, an English teacher and a Spanish teacher. This is a three year program that is offered for K-2.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school and both of my children are happy here. The school teaches values and good character. The teachers and staff are very nice and qualified. I am amazed at the amount of resources,plenty of computers. I know my children are receive a quality education at this school.
--Submitted by a parent