Colvin Run Elementary School

We moved here two years ago and have two children at Colvin Run. I feel very lucky we chose to buy our house in Colvin Run's district. We were previously in another school that was also highly rated in another state but it doesn't come close to Colvin Run as to what actually happens in an average day. There are high expectations, the kids are challenged and they meet them - its amazing! I was a room mom my first year so I could meet people and found it incredible how many opportunities there were to volunteer. I know every one of my children's classmates by name as well as teachers and other specialists. They are all kind, open, approachable people. The kids themselves are great kids, it is such a happy place. There is a wonderful anti-bullying program in this school that fights it by encouraging every kid to be an advocate for their classmates. The whole school pulled together to dedicate a 5k fun run's proceeds to a terribly ill student's Dr. bills. And there are many other wonderful charitable activities. I credit all the opportunities to volunteer and be at the school as my window into my children's world.
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i am a student at colvin run and have been there for 4 years. with the exception of fourth grade, all my teachers have been really nice. the principal is very good but it's the vice-principal who rules the school behind the scenes. overall a good school.

Definitely a school that has great potential but is split with some very awful teachers as well. My son encountered impatient, screaming teachers in 3rd grade, rude and belligerent teachers in 5th grade, and general lackluster teaching in 4th and 6th. Not so great teachers, but a great afterschool program at SACC.
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I have three children and have been at Colvin Run as a parent since 2005. With the exception of one year, I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of the teaching. The administration and PTO have worked together and brought language into the school when the school board could not produced the funding. It has a very strong sense of community. I can't thank the school and community enough for supporting our family during a difficult time. Truly an amazing place.
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We are a military family so our children have attended 3 different elementary schools in 4 years. I can say without a doubt that Colvin Run is the best school we've ever attended. The principal is very forward thinking. He brings many different innovative programs and opportunities for the children at the school. We love all of the teachers and staff, too. The parent involvement is very strong. We feel so lucky to be at such a great school!
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This school is ok, not great as I hope for. There are some great teachers and bad ones at well. The administrators are always on the teachers' side. There are a lot bright kids at this school. I guess we can't expect much from public school with the strong teacher union.
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We have 2 children currently at Colvin Run and have been there for 6 years. We could not be more impressed with the school, culture, students, and staff. I think the fact that it is the AAP (GT) center for the area makes the environment so conducive to learning. We have several friends that have moved their children from private schools and they say that Colvin Run is a huge step forward. Parent involvement and support is also the highest in the area, which lets the teachers focus on the students. I would give the school 6 stars if I could!
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A wonderful school with an extremely dedicated staff (teachers and administrators) who care about the education our children are receiving.
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Very happy with my kids teachers. I love this school and feel very lucky my kids are getting such a good public education.
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I disagree with some of the negative comments regarding olvin Run. We have 2 children here (one in GT and one in Kindergarten) and have found the Administration and staff to be consistently outstanding in quality, responsive and friendly. In addition, Colvin Run offers some of the most comprehensive programs (including 26 languages offered before, during and away from school via Rosetta Stone) in the nation. It is an excellent school.
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