Carrollton Elementary School

This is the first year my daughter has attended Carrollton Elementary and I would discourage any parent sending their child here. I feel that the classroom settings are not evaluated properly and I feel that the Assistant Principle does not promote a nurturing and learning environment for the children. Based on my experience, the children are learning inapproritate behaviors at school (based on poor classroom settings), then the staff is placing the responsibility to the parents to correct the behaviors learned at school. It's difficult to think that parents have to engage in all classroom activities to mitigate any potential behaviors that are learned at school. My daughter has attended two other shcools - this is the worst.
--Submitted by a parent

This is such a wonderful school. I have had the pleasure of being involved with Carrollton for the past seven years. Not once have I not been made to feel welcome nor have I ever been treated rudely. As for the rumor about the Principal, I've never known or heard of him leaving the building for an extended lunch. It is such a shame that someone would feel the need to spread unsubstantiated rumors. I've attended many evening PTA and school activities and have always seen at least one Principal and several teachers in attendance. All of the teachers and staff are dedicated professionals. They truly care about their students and want to see them succeed. The resource teachers are also incredible. The rest of the staff at Carrollton goes above and beyond the typical job duties. As a family, we have been extremely pleased with our experiences at Carrollton. Everyone, from the office staff, PTA, teachers and administrators, make Carrollton a warm and welcoming building.
--Submitted by a parent

My oldest just finished her K year-GREAT teacher (Mrs. Branch) and several good resource teachers (Art, Music, Library) but the administration leaves MUCH to be desired. They don't attend after school events, don't interact with parents/kids, and rumor has it that the principal leaves every day for a long lunch. The school is newer but does not look it and could be much cleaner/brighter. This school should be one of the best in the area but the lack of leadership is killing it. Mrs. Mungo deserves special recognition for being such a positive person in the front office.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has a great teacher every other year. So it falls on the great teacher to 'fix' what the previous teacher didn't do. My son has special needs, but is high functioning and while some teachers follow the IEP there are the off years when they don't. Not impressed with the school system overall, especially SPED and the upper grades. Luckily, I have friends that work in the school system that look out for my kids. But it shouldn't have to be that way.
--Submitted by a parent

I also agree about the special education department needing better structure. It seems as if a child falls behind, the blame-game ensues! Instead of attempting to construct a network of participation and communication between intervention teachers, teachers, guidance counselors, and parents on the child's behalf, it seems as if they would rather just ship the 'problem' to the next department. Also, the teachers are so overwhelmed, papers come home with 'needs improvement' instructions, but a month late! What do these administrators expect from these children and their parents, when the kids are already swamped with 2 hours of homework each night already? Do they want us parents to drill children that are already frustrated for 5 hours a night?!?! I'm tired of the lack of communication, overcrowding, and lack of empathy between the staff, pupils, and parents. Will be finding a better school system as soon as I have the means.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are excellent and the administration is professional and caring. The children attending this school get a well rounded education provided in an attentive atmosphere.

I was so impressed with Mrs.Stickland, my son had a bad kindergartner year...i really love this lady..So good with her techer skills and son came up in grades now loves to read..he is on third grade level...
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The year my son spent here turned him around academically. Mrs. Adams was a wonderful teacher for him - she really pushed him to do his best and held all the students accountable and made them more responsible. Might not be for everyone, but definitely a good fit for us!
--Submitted by a parent

Carrollton Elementary is a good school. Mrs. K (Kosiarski) was a wonderful teacher and the school will not be the same without her. She was the best example of what a teacher should be.
--Submitted by a parent

The school always appears to be clean cudos to the cleaning staff. But my encounters with the teachers and various staff members have not been pleasent. I must agree that there are issues with the special needs area.
--Submitted by a parent