After Having horror story after horror story at a nearby school in Arlington, I sat with the Principle, discussed my concerns at length, and left feeling more than comfortable with moving my kindergarden student into this school. Today was his first day, and he came home happier than I have seen him
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Posted by a parent on 12/09/08
Burgin is a culturally diverse school with staff members that value individual students, their interests, cultural differences, and academic abilities. The lack of a PTA hinders the connection between parents and teachers; however, the Family Involvement Liaison is awesome
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Posted by a other on 01/12/08
Burgin is a really good school and my child really enjoys going there. However I would love for there to me more parent involvement. There is no kind of involvment as fas as a PTA. Pretty much all of the schools had a christmas program for the kindergarten classes,but they did not at Burgin :( I need
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Posted by a parent on 12/17/07
I am proud to send my childrent to Burgin. Two have graduated and will start college next year...I have been with the school since it opened in 1999. I still have two their and they are getting a quality well rounded education. I am most impressed with the K division all of the K teachers are simply
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Posted by a parent on 11/27/07
Burgin elementary is not a very child friendly school (or adult friendly). My kid did come with a record of being jumpy but they had him pegged even before the first day. we left the 2nd week to remynse which has worked great 4 him and the school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/07
My children attended Dunn for 2 years and the oldest is autistic. I feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful experience as I have heard some horror stories from parents of autistic children in public schools. My child was able to stay in the regular classroom and did just as well as the other children!
... Read more The teachers and counslers were amazing and I fully credit them for his success! They truly bonded with my kids and I was soo sad to have to leave! But I can tell you if they don't like their new school we will be happy to go back to Burgin no matter how far I have to drive! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/06/07
As the parent of a special needs child in special education I can say this is not the school you want your child to attend. The staff was less than cooperative when it came to anything other than the 'typical' student.
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Burgin is one of the best schools my children have attended. The principal is great, she helped me encourage my daughter that it was ok to miss mommy and she would be just fine in school. The counselor has helped me also with the issues I have with my children (Twins 8). The Second grade team is awesome.
... Read more My children's grades and behavior has benefited with this school. I would highly recommend it to anyone. This school also has a wonderful mentor prgram between the students and the staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
This is a very racially diverse school that I am proud to have my daughter attend. She loves school very much and enjoys her kindergarten class. Test scores are improving for this new school.
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Arlington schools — Burgin Elementary School is located at 401 E Mayfield Rd, Arlington TX 76014. 401 E Mayfield Rd is in the East neighborhood and 76014 ZIP code in Arlington, TX The school district for Burgin Elementary School is the Arlington Independent School District. Burgin Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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