I love this school! Our son started kindergarten one week after we moved to NC. We opted out of the year round school and went to Penny. Every day the teachers in the drop off/pick up lane are smiling and friendly. When I have to go into school, everyone is very nice and helpful. The principal is always
... Read more there and very involved and friendly. My son's teachers are wonderful and he is doing very well. We may have to switch schools next year due to wake county reassignment mess which makes me terribly sad and frustrated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/09
We have a kindergarten student who just started school at Penny Road. We are very impressed with his teacher, Mrs. Foster and her staff as well as the principal, Mr. Barber. Parent involvement is very high and highly engagning.
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/08
The staff is wonderful and caring. Everyone from the principal, admin staff, and teachers care about the children. My children have received an excellent education, offering additional challenges when needed, and continue to be nurturing. I would not change schools unless forced to do so. My kids
... Read more love it and always want to go to school. I have enjoyed becoming friends with the parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/08
My two girls attended Penny Road from Kindergarten through 5th grade so we spent 8 years at Penny Road. My husband, my self and my girls were never disappointed. The PTA and parental involvement is high The principal, assistant principal, office staff and all of the teachers were wonderful, top notch
... Read more teachers, many having been there for many years. The principal deals with issues in a very timely manner, always smiles and is genuinely interested in you and the children. With both girls in middle school now I have come more appreciate the close knit feeling that we always had at Penny Road, something we no longer have. It was a bitter-sweet last year at Penny Road and we will all miss it and hold all other institutions at a standard comparable to Penny Road. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/08
My two daughters attended Penny Road very briefly (alas) but absolutely loved the experience and the school. The teachers were excellent and all the students welcomed the 'new kids' with kindness and respect. The principal, Mr. Barbar was amazing and always had a smile - even when loading the kids
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/08
My son loves Penny Road, The principal Mr. Barba is oustandindg! He is always there giving his support to students and parents. The Staff is friendly,kind, & professional.We love Penny Road.
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/07
Wow! We love, love, love Penny Road! The staff is phenomenal, the office staff and principal are top notch! The academic arena is different this year as all schools are doing 'curriculum mapping' so all the teachers teach 'the same thing'. It appears to be working well. Music, art, health and PE
... Read more are all taught by fabulous teachers and my children love them all. Parental involvement seems above average compared to the other school we were at. We made the switch this year and could not be happier! They are dealing with some crowding due to those opting out of year round, but I think have adapted well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
Because of growth the school is slipping a bit. Needs to focus on getting better qualified and experienced teachers to handle the load. Reading appears to be okay in testing, however math quality is slipping, more focus on math related programs needed.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
My daughters both love going to school at Penny Road. There has not been a day that they don't want to go to school. The teachers and staff are so welcoming and care so much about the children. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity for my children to attend Penny Road. I feel it would be
... Read more extremely difficult to find a better principal, he is caring, while keeping each child's educational needs as his focus. He cares for all types of kids, those who are struggling as well as those who excel. His discipline style is excellent and is very effective for those who need it. If you are considering sending your child to our school, you won't be disappointed, you'll be thrilled. We have a wonderful and dedicated PTA too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Penny is improving dramatically under the new principal's leadership. Barbar had done wonders butit still has a long way to go. I would rather my child went to oak grove a few hundred feet away.
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Cary schools — Penny Road Elementary School is located at 10900 Penny Rd, Cary NC 27511. 10900 Penny Rd is in the 27511 ZIP code in Cary, NC The school district for Penny Road Elementary School is the Wake County School District. Penny Road Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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