When the year first started I'd have given this school 1 star. I was looking at other schools and…read moreeven *seriously* considering homeschooling. I did not and still do not like the principal - she seems very plastic to me and usually sporting an expression like she has no idea what's going on but is doing a good job of faking it. The very first day when we were doing things "wrong" she in a very rude tone asked had we been at parent/teacher night before school started and we said no we were out of town. I didn't feel like there was a problem as I had spoken to my son's teacher before the first day. But what anyone neglected to mention was anything about procedures for dropping and picking children up so when the principal spoke to us using terms as if we had any idea what she was referring to it furthered my dislike of her. I have since learned this is her very first year not only at this school but as a principal period. That explained a lot. She's desperately trying to show off her capability but is going about it with too much effort so she looks scattered in anything she does. Parents are allowed to drop kid off in the morning after signing in at the office which includes them scanning your photo ID and being given a sticker with your ID and where you will be printed upon it. But parents are not even allowed into the building in the afternoon for pick up - not even the Pre K or kindergartners for supposed security reasons. Why it's different for the afternoon than morning is anyone's best guess. They are constantly begging for volunteers and cannot seem to figure out why they have so few when they have such a cold, unwelcoming, unfriendly policy for/with the parents. The very first week my 5 year old in his first year was given homework! This shock and astounded me in a very bad way. I even asked my father for confirmation and he agreed that when I was in school we didn't start getting homework until second grade. It's a very tedious "chore" to make a child that young sit and do a worksheet or two a night. I'm still not thrilled with it but there's not much I can do unless I do want to remove him from the public school system. I had problems with his teacher at first. My child had never been in any kind of school environment and I made this very well known to her. The 2nd or 3rd week of school she sent a note home 3 out of 5 days saying my child didn't do his work and would I talk to him about that! That upset me in about 18 different colours! What did she want *me* to do about a problem she was having with my child during *her* time with him. I was not going to punish him or curtail any activities because at age 5 he would have already dismissed anything said to him by her earlier in the day. A meeting was scheduled for myself, his teacher and the counselor. Then hurricane Ike hit! The school was closed for a week and two days. They opened a Wed almost 2 weeks before HISD did though the vast majority of teachers' and students' homes still had no power or water. I still find this lapse inexcusable! How could staff members properly prepare for a day with no water or power? How could parents properly prepare their children for school without power or water. Oh they said it was perfectly okay to not being the kids if there was no power or water on - it would just be excused absences. But now my child has 3 absences on his record that I do not think should be there at all! After the time off from the hurricane when he did get back to school my child suddenly got right into the swing of things and all the skills I'd told them he already possessed came shining through. A meeting was scheduled for me his teacher and the counselor only for a different reason this time. They asked was I okay having him go over to one of the First grade classes for reading and having him nominated for the gifted and talented program after the winter break was over? No I have no problem with that at all. I have since volunteered for the book fair {I got horribly sick too}. And have a much better relationship with his teacher and most of the staff. I am not sure if I will ever warm up to the principal ever.

Very nice school the principal is a wonderful lady she knows everyone including parents by name.the…read morekids love her. All the staff take the time to get to know you kid and make him feel special an welcome.

Great school Love it…read moreBut Montgomery is waaaaaaay better Can't hide my Bear pride Purple and gold babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I recently attended a Trendsetter Dance competition at Magnolia High School in Texas, so this…read morereview will focus primarily on the school's facilities. The campus was huge, impressively clean, and the cafeteria provided ample seating, accommodating the large number of attendees comfortably. As with many gymnasiums, the bleachers were predictably uncomfortable; at 5'5" and 125 pounds, I found myself sitting at an angle with people bumping from behind and in front to be less than ideal. Why do schools keep doing this? They are as bad as the airline industry. I can only imagine the increased discomfort for taller or larger individuals. Despite this, the overall quality of the facilities surpassed our previous experience at Waltrip High School in Houston - by a MILE. One area for improvement is the women's restroom, which lacked paper towels; the air dryers were insufficient for thoroughly drying hands. On a positive note, parking was plentiful and convenient. It's worth mentioning that the surrounding area offers limited amenities, there are very few stores and restaurants worth mentioning unless you head over to the Woodlands. If you are a vegetarian, you are mostly out of luck in this area of Texas. According to U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best High Schools Rankings, Magnolia High School is ranked within the top 15% of high schools in Texas and the top third in the greater Houston area. The school serves approximately 2,248 students in grades 9-12. There were lots of award banners prominently displayed in the school. As a science teacher, I would have LOVED to see their chemistry and biology laboratories!

Ok so I realise my son was only here for 8 days and it was day camp but still…read more... This is an amazing campus. I love how each grade level has a whole separate wing and that 5th grade is totally off to themselves. The cafeteria is spacious and well organised. Their stage isn't huge but exceptionally prepared. The teachers present not all of them work at Williams all the time but they were super friendly helpful and supportive. The nurse called me days ahead of time to make sure I had the paperwork and medications ready in case my son had an asthma attack while he was there. He came home exuberant each and every day talking about what he had done and who he had played with - something he rarely ever does with his zoned school. If they operate like this during the normal school year I am envious of all the people who's children are lucky enough to attend this campus.

Great school, the only problem I have is with the transportation department. Last year and this…read moreyear I've had so many issues with the bus driver skipping our house or being very late. Anytime I call the bus barn it's an excuse. The last straw was today when my kids had to wait outside in the cold rain and the bus was almost 30 minutes late. And this previous Friday my kids didn't get on the bus until after 8 because the driver skipped us and didn't want to turn around so they sent a different bus completely. Their excuse to me was there's a sub driver. Absolutely ridiculous.

I have 4 grandchildren that go to school here. They are all on different levels and each have…read morewonderful teachers that work and care about them. We attended our 1st graders Poems and Punch. He was smiling from ear to ear showing us what he had learned. All of the kids did an excellent job and the teacher was great. They love their school and their teachers

BEWARE! The teacher in this review is moving to the…read moreWoodlands campus next year. Beware, parents! *slight edit* I was just sent an e mail that this teacher is not at the Woodlands Campus but at Greengate Academy in Spring. I've lost count; this may be my 5th review. SHSU Charter has a way of making poor reviews vanish. My child used to attend SHSU Humble campus and I regret leaving him there as long as I did. My own background is almost 20 years in education as a teacher, trainer, curriculum developer, coach and specialist at both the site and district level. Due to the nature of my positions, I've literally been in 100s of classrooms. Most teachers are good, or at least have potential. It is the rare few that should not even be in the profession. The K/1 teacher at SHSU would fall into this category. First, the teacher was very rude and uncaring most all the year. She constantly ignored everyone and never let us know how our kids were doing. Anytime I tried to have a conversation with her she'd roll her eyes, sigh and basically act like a spoiled teenager. Next, it is NOT TRUE that SHSU charter doesn't do testing. They do MAP testing 3 times a year, weekly reading tests, and unit math tests alongside several science and social studies exams. It is also NOT TRUE that all the teachers are experts with over a decade of experience. While my child really liked the PE and music teachers and I heard positives about some teachers at other sites, the Humble teacher had never worked with a group larger than 8 and was in desperate need of a mentor or possibly a job change. Not once did I get the impression that she liked her job, the students and most certainly not the parents. Possibly she went into teaching thinking it would be easy, and lucky for her; her position was. Working all alone in a class of only 7 far from the main office in Woodlands must have been a dream come true. Nobody was checking in on her so she could do as she pleased, or more specifically, do as little as she pleased. Not working was certainly her motto. She arrived each day 15 minutes before class and left when the kids did. Each day the same 2 girls would get "red cards" for small infractions. As an educational coach I know, if 25% of your class isn't focused the problem isn't the kids, it's the teacher. The teacher became upset/ embarrassed when it was discovered she was playing on her phone rather than working. The kids would sit alone doing piles of worksheets while she sat at her desk much of the day. Due to being found out, she started a "new policy" that no parent was allowed 1 inch in the class without an appointment. I spoke to both the principal and superintendent about this, and they seemed perfectly happy with the idea of parents being cut off from their child's education. They disguised the door policy as being something all the sites were doing in response to gun control, but as I found out from a friend at another site; this policy was only placed at the Humble campus. One day I entered about 6 inches past the doorframe and was treated like gum on the bottom of her shoe. Yelling, screaming, eye-rolling and telling me to get out. She acted like a maniac in front of the class and I realized my child would be better served staying home watching TV than in a class with a lunatic. I pulled my child an hour later and he told me he was so happy and he never wanted to be in a class with a mean, bad teacher again.

I read the other reviews and can't agree at all that this is some kind of racist school... On a…read moreracial issue they seem to be a little too woke from my vantage point. The special edu part however, I can confirm. If your kid is even remotely borderline slow in any one area, the school will badger you to test them and ultimately label them for life. Really for me, this school is NOT organized and don't handle discipline well or really even at all. My 4th grader has seen 6 fights this year, and was the responsible one to break one of those up! The pickup line is a joke, the supervision is terrible, and they seem to let billing just happen. Admittedly, my kids came from a school where they were babied a bit more than they probably should, but it was a rapid culture shock of the real world to them.

After being in Magnolia ISD for 2 years and watching my son go from being on the A/B honor roll to…read moregetting F's in MaTh, Science & ReAding on his progress report I decided to take action and pull him out mid year. Now, let me be the first to say that my son is no angel! He's a boy! He doesn't sit still at all times, he blurts out answers, he makes noises during class time... however he's no DUMMY! I probably would have left him at Ellisor if my little brown son hadn't been asked to do an assignment called "Plantation" where the children had to draw a pic of a Plantation, with the main house, SLAVE quarters and a crop that was harvested during those times! I understandably was upset and brought this to the attention of the Principal, AP, superintendent & a few of the board members. Needless, to say no one batted an eye, because in Magnolia ISD we only make up 5% of the student body so I guess they're use to the KKK mentality! Fast forward a week later, I get a call now all of a sudden my son is bullying another student! I knew that they were going to come for him but I didn't think it would be so soon! So before they failed him and tarnished his record I withdrew him. I found Woodlands Classical Academy online and went in for the tour. I was pleased at first glance at the diversity of the students and staff! I was worried that my son would be behind as Ellisor has a "no homework" and no structure lesson plan. Now we have homework EVERY night, Shakespeare sonnets to memorize, set test days, and EVERYTHING is listed on a portal that's updated daily!! There are no surprises and the teachers really care about the students learning! We went from F's on progress reports to A's and B's on report cards! Civil rights tests, Gettysburg Address & Oregon Trail projects and grades all aced! Yes A's!! We passed to STAAR test as well, coming from failing the reading and writing parts last year! My advise to MISD is... children are NOT all the same! Diversity training is definitely in order! My son is NOT dumb, slow or unreachable YOU just don't know how to do your job! And train your teachers to have a bit of decorum! For Laura Sanders to tell students that she's glad that Bryce is gone shows very little couth and her full character and somehow she made it to coach Literary Coach when she failed in keeping her classroom in order! According to several parents she even told the children that she hated them at one point! MISD parents I wish you the best.

The John Cooper School has an amazing culture, strong academics, and a faculty and student body…read morewith such pride for their community. My daughter loves going every day and has grown so much in just the one year we've been attending. I love all the extracurricular activities and events that truly make parents feel a part of the school as well. Could not recommend this school enough!

Great school with strong academic programs with great options to develop sports, music and arts…read more John Cooper also spends a great deal of resources on student well being and emotional/social development. I feel blessed that we are part of the JSC community.

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My 2E son appears happier and calmer since starting LCA. He is no longer burnt out at the end of…read morethe day. All of the staff members have been genuinely curious and open to our ideas and concerns. We are grateful that LCA has integrated our child's strengths into his learning path. This has greatly increased his enthusiasm for school! We were tired of paying private school prices for a public school experience. The Montessori schools are too far away, but that is the type of independent learning environment our child thrives in. Fortunately, LCA offers an environment that recognizes the individual, celebrates creativity and works collaboratively with families.

We are so, so impressed with Lake Creek Academy so far. It has been a breath of fresh air to see…read moreour son thriving. He is so happy and much more confident. I'm amazed with how dedicated teachers and staff are here. They are truly passionate about what they do and meet each student where they are at. We are excited to be a part of the new LCA family as they grow and touch the lives of other families. Additionally, the school and grounds are absolutely beautiful!

Paddington has been the best decision/investment my family has made. My daughter started back in…read more2016 when she was 2 and we are entering our 7th year. She loves school more than anything, to have your child beg to go to school, happy every morning is priceless. She grew to be a confident and kind girl and I am positive the school had an immense impact on this. I always felt heard, communication with leadership as well as teachers have been amazing. The performances always blow my mind and last years robotic show for first grade surpassed my expectations. Truly recommend.

We have had kids at Paddington since 2017, and they love it! Our oldest was very shy when she…read morestarted there, but with the encouragement of one of their incredible teachers, she was totally out of her shell by the end of that first year. Then, were so impressed with their handling of the pandemic in 2020 (we experienced no "covid learning loss"), it was an easy decision to stay on for the primary grades. And we have not been disappointed! We continue to have truly great teachers, that you can actually interact with every day at drop off and pickup and build relationships with them. I highly encourage anyone who is interested to schedule a tour or go to one of the open houses. Not only is it a charming environment, you will be amazed at how much more they manage to cover than just the basics. There is a focus on fine arts and performances, which are so great for confidence building. But they also get into robotics, go on cool field trips, and seem to have more fun events and activities than you might get in public school. The summer camp sessions are great, too! We'll be very sad to move on after 4th grade!