My son has been bullied at this school since he started last year. The Principal is not professional and there is a significant amount of undisciplined children. There is no Junior National Honor Society at this school either. My son is at a disadvantage at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/29/09
I was new to Collier 4 years ago .. this is our 5th year at that school.. and all I can say is ' they are so willing to help every child in any way they can ' Collier has been great to us .. a BIG THANK YOU !
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Posted by a parent on 07/29/09
We have attended Collier for five years. We appreciate the teachers at Collier they are very good in all areas. We also have enjoyed the extra's like PE, Band, Foreign Language, and Art.
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/09
My family and I relocated from another city. Because this is a community school and we live in the community, this is the school assigned. My son attends this school. We have had a difficult time at this school. There is bullying. The Jr. High teacher communication with the parents is terrible.
... Read more Even when encouraged to make communication with the parent. I would never recommend this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
I have three children that attend this school. My two oldest loved their teachers and had no problems, but my youngest was being bullied and Mr. Deneen really made sure there was a stop to it the moment it happened. I am glad with the communication with the teacher to administration to parent, I was
... Read more kept in the loop. They even went the extent to make my youngest know that they would put a stop to the bullying and they did. Even though my youngest had a rough start, it is now much better. I like the school and the community. My kids learned a lot from their teachers such at Mrs. Crawley, Mrs. Harris, and Ms. Marcotte. They are such wonderful teachers who are more then dedicated to their students. Thanks to them I know my kids are getting a good education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/08/08
This is my son's 2nd year at Collier. He's in the 1st grade and his exeperience there so far has been very good. He had some adjustment issues in Kindergarten, but we worked with his teacher and Mr. Deenen. They were wonderful and kept us informed on his behavior - good and bad. This year our son
... Read more is doing great...reading well, doing math and very excited about learning. Our experience with the other staff and the after school program is has also been very good. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/08
As a parent of a 2nd grader, I have seen the positive changes this school has made towards children's education and the discipline issues. There are still things that can be better - but I feel as a parent, that the staff and admin are working towards that change. I have also noticed more parents getting
... Read more involved. I have read the positive and negative comments on here and would like to know how many of those negative comments from parents are actually parents who get involved. We as a community - not just as a school owe it to all of the children to help provide them with a safe learning environment. Discipline and teaching begin at home. We as parents are so quick to blame other people for our own and our children's behavior and learning issues. If you have issues, get involved or remove your children. Linda -parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/09/08
My son attended this school in 07-08 and I regret every minute of it. The teacher had no control of her classroom and my son was bullied by the other students, sometimes in front of the teacher and she did nothing about it. He often got into trouble for defending himself. His grades suffered. I feel
... Read more like a terrible parent for having him stick-it-out for the whole year. The kids at that school are out of control. They bully, taunt, and vandalize others property (students bikes locked in the bike rack have their tires flattened, parts missing or broke). That school needs some leadership control! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
i have 2 kids that have been at this school scence it opened. We have watched the many improvements and love were the school is going
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/08
Both of my sons attending K & 1st grade. 6 yr attended K last year was recognized for excellence in all categ & was recogn for being advanced for his age. Now he's in a diff class, diff teacher & continues to be recognized as a phenomial student. My 5 yr i've been told would need a speech thearapist
... Read more from family to friends, & he is doing extradorinarlly well in his K class. he is in the class my 6 yr old was in last yr & it was thanks to the teacher for requesting him to be her student, up until actually meet the teacher night. They provide an after school program which helps tremendously in both educating and extra cirr activities for the kids w/o burdening me to find a sitter or someone to pick them up. Read less
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Avondale schools — Collier Elementary School is located at 350 S 118th Ave, Avondale AZ 85323. 350 S 118th Ave is in the Coldwater Springs neighborhood and 85323 ZIP code in Avondale, AZ The school district for Collier Elementary School is the Littleton Elementary School District 65. Collier Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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