I am a grandparentof a special need child that is attending this school. I also have another child that has attended Janet Brockett and has moved on to a Middle school in MISD system. I could never say enough good things about this school and the staff.
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Posted by a other on 09/30/08
I really loved my daughter's first grade teacher. She always kept us informed by sending home notes and emails. Any time I emailed her with a question she was very prompt in responding. She really helped my child learn to read and understand math. It was a great year!
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/08
I absolutely love teaching at Janet Brockett Elementary; I have never worked with such a dedicated and compassionate staff. I have never had a class full of as many invovled parents as I do this year; they have been absolutely amazing. This is my first year at Janet Brockett, and I am impressed with
... Read more the principal's dedication to meet the needs of every child. I truly appreciate the teamwork from everyone involved at this school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/18/08
This is the best school I have ever taught at. The principal is always taking input from parents and staff and working to make our school better and better each year. He expects a lot out of us but it is all for the betterment of the students. He works really hard to give struggling students every
... Read more available resource. His door is always open to hear questions, concerns, and comments. Sometimes parent participation is not as high as other schools but that is because our parents work hard to make a good life for their kids. They are not always available to donate their time but I believe they do their best. Our campus is fun loving, respectful, and child centered. There is a lot of learning that goes on here that seems to be overlooked. Everything from laptop computers to theater is incorporated in their learning. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/04/08
I've had children in this school for the past 3 years. We transferred from an elementary they loved so was a bit hesitant at first. However, both have done very well and enjoy the school and the staff. There have been times I ve had to contact the teacher or principal with concerns and each time I was
... Read more pleased with how quickly and attentively they responded. I feel the school management is dedicated to providing the best experience for both students and parents. As a parent I have appreciated knowing my concerns were taken seriously. I have also seen them use creative and interpersonal solutions to resolve problems between students, and I commend that. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/04/08
I am extremely unhappy with this school as it is lacking academically. Parent involvement is low, yet not highly encouraged. It has been my experience that struggling children do not receive any assistance through available resources, unless they are failing. Parent concerns seem to go unacknowledged.
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Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
My child has been at this school for the past 2 years and we have been very pleased with our experience here. The teachers are very involved with the kids and seem genuinely interested in ensuring they have a positive learning experience.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
This is my son's first year at Janet Brockett Elementary. The Prinicipal and staff are awesome! Parent involvement is HIGHLY encouraged. It has been tougher this year with the background checks an the raptor system but as a parent I am very happy that the school district cares enough about their students
... Read more to keep them safe! The teachers work with individual students who need extra help and are always willing to do whatever they need to do to make our children successful in school and in life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
Janet Brockett is a great school. This is our first year there and my child loves it. The expectations are high; the teachers are caring; and it's a safe, happy learning environment. There are lots of extracurricular opportunities for parents and kids. Parent involvement is not terribly high; however,
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
Wow! I am so surprised to read a negative response to Janet Brockett. My child is on her third year here. We have had issues that we have discussed with administration and they reacted quickly and fairly. It has been my experience that reasonable complaints are handled with speed and fairness. The
... Read more administration is loving, firm and fair. I spend time working up at my daughters school and have had the opportunity to watch administration and teachers in action. They are very well staffed and trained. They use cutting edge technology, train the kids in creative and productive ways, and are always warm and friendly to those they meet in the hall. It may appear to some that the teachers are not teaching because they incorporate a variety of teaching methods to ensure that each child's need is addressed and all the children learn. I invite you to see for yourself. Read less
School Profile for Janet Brockett Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
567
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
43
Number of classrooms:
35
Arts
Art
Music
Music
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Homes for sale near Janet Brockett Elementary School
Arlington schools — Janet Brockett Elementary School is located at 810 Dove Meadows Dr, Arlington TX 76002. 810 Dove Meadows Dr is in the Southeast neighborhood and 76002 ZIP code in Arlington, TX The school district for Janet Brockett Elementary School is the Mansfield Independent School District. Janet Brockett Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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