The principal Ms. Keith is awesome and my son absolutely loves the In-house MST program. I gave Shacklette a chance and I don't see the problems talked about in these reviews. Ms. Keith is always there when I have a question or concern. The teachers are very hard workers and really care about the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 02/28/09
I have had 3 children attending Shacklette. The principal Ms. Keith has been an invaluable source of help regarding my children. I had 2 special needs children attend the school. I was not always happy with what was going in in the classroom. Ms. Keith always made time to meet with me on short notice
... Read more and she addressed my concerns promptly. I am not exactly sure why the negative comments have been posted about this principal. I have seen nothing but growth since she came to the school. I am a very involved parent. I am the chairperson of the board of the advisory council for the family resourse center. I encourage parents to schedule a meeting with the principal. Get to know her for yourself. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
I also have a child attending Shacklette and I have to say that I am not really impressed with what I have seen. I feel as does a lot of other that Shacklette needs new management. And after reading the test scores of these kids, I feel that it is not the childern but the ones leading them. They are
... Read more lost from the beginning,how sad. And my question is who will help make the changes needed in this school needs? I can see Shacklettes doors from my home but if things don't change I will be moving my child to a new school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
I totally disagree with all of these ratings. I think Shacklette has a great leader and a very supportive staff. Everything Mrs. Keith does at Shacklette is for the benefit of the students. Because of her our students now have an In-house MST program, more extracurricular activities, and family nights.
... Read more Not to mention the building expansion! All of this, I think, is for the benefit of each child's education. I have never once doubted my decision to send my child to Shacklette. I am dissapointed in the negative comments made about Shacklette and its leadership. I have never felt unwelcomed by anyone at the school. Parents and school staff should work together, in order for the child to have a positive learning experience. What kind of message does it send when you speak so negatively about someone or something? Try to look for the good in all things! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
Excellent school. I think the princial cares about the kids. Teachers are new but are wonderful and creative. My children love going to school there and I am satisfied with my chidren's education.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
I agree with the reviews that talk about how this school has went down hill every since Mrs.Keith has became the principal.She is suppose to be a good role model for the children but doesnt do it.My children have been going to Shacklette since 1st grade and you can really see a change thru out the years
... Read more and its for the worse.I think there needs to be a NEW LEADER so that there would not be so many turnovers for teachers and students.I hope someone will read all of these bad reviews from the parents and do something about it.Because its only getting worse not better every year!!!They principal makes alot of parents feel very unwelcomed too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
I am also a parent of a child that attends Shacklette. And I am seriously thinking of removing my child from this school as well. I have a 4th grader that might have to adjust to a new school, new classmates, new teacher, new routine. Just because of how Shacklette is ran. People say parents should get
... Read more more involved. Well in my experience theres no use getting involved with this school. They make you feel unwelcome, they make it seem like you are hassle when you step foot in the door. Anytime you try to talk to the principal, nothing gets done. I have seen and heard numurous reports of bullies, fights, and favoritism. But nothing is ever done about it. No wonder all the good staff members has left. No wonder parents are sending their children to other schools. Something needs to be done. Now the question is, who is going to do something about this? Someone needs to do their job here! If not the principal then who? Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/09
I am currently a parent of a child at this school and every year I have given it a chance. I truely regret not taking my child out of this school three years ago. I have endured too many upsetting incidents in the past five years. I am now removing my child from this school and truely agree with the
... Read more other reveiws that point their finger in the direction of the principlal. The dishonesty is very strong. I can't stress enough about the dishonesty. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/09
I have had several children attend Shacklette Elementary. It use to be a good school. Since 2003 I have seen great teachers, many that have been there for years, flee the school and the current principal in a mass exit. I am at the school for all activities and have witnessed very upsetting things.
... Read more I have seen teachers insulted and humiliated in front of parents and students by the principal. The recent Christmas program was a disaster. Students were told they would perform. They and their teachers practiced hard for thier moment in the spotlight. On the day they were to perform for parents and the school, the principal refused to let them perform. These students were crushed and will never be able to make up this missed opportunity. The teachers at Shacklette are great and work hard to have my children do well in school. I commend them for their hard work in a school that is ran so poorly by the current leadership. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/24/08
Shacklette use to be a wonderful school until the present principal took over. The former principal wasn't the greatest but at least she was friendly and not so hard to talk to. It seems to be that all this principal cares about are the test scores and all that is taught at Shacklette are the tested
... Read more subjects. I know this is a problem at a lot of schools but I have friends that have children at other schools and it is not as bad at those schools. Lucky my last child was a 5th grader last year and she had a wonderful group of teachers who all left at the end of last year. They just couldn't take the principal anymore and the staff turn around. I saw that 10-15 staff members left every year because of the principal. I'm glad my children are in other schools now. Read less
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Louisville schools — Shacklette Elementary School is located at 5310 Mercury Dr, Louisville KY 40258. 5310 Mercury Dr is in the 40258 ZIP code in Louisville, KY The school district for Shacklette Elementary School is the Jefferson County School District. Shacklette Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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