I have a first grader, fourth grader and fifth grader attending this school. I usually interact with the children and staff at the school my children have attended in the past. I only feel comfortable talking to the office staff, the PE teacher and my first graders teacher. This school I did not get
... Read more that welcome feeling. Lunchtime is the worst (talk about miltary chow time). This school also seems a little socially bias and this is a discussion for another review board. I can say I honestly gave it a chance , unfortunately this will be my first and last year at Pope. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/09
This school has a great PTA & Dad's club that cares about the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
Pope is a great school..I think they focus more outward than inward. The appearance is there, but the education is lacking. It needs to be more challenging. The teachers are nice and kids are wonderful, but no long term values are set here...it's a test school if you will...only learn what you can for
... Read more the TAKS so teachers and principals can get a bonus. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't pull my kid out and put them in any other school. As I said the education may need a little work, but the family, kids and teachers are really amazing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
Both of my children attend Pope and we are transfers. We wouldn't go anywhere else. The teachers are very encouraging and there are lots of extras like a Star Gazers club and Battle of the Books for the children to participate in. I love this school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/08
Pope is a great school for kids that are average or above. I have one child that went 2nd - 6th there, and two others that are still there. I have found that above-average learners are not challenged as much as they could be, and below-average learners are not given the extra support they need. There
... Read more are some fantastic teachers, but there are also some that need to retire. Overall, Pope truly is a special school, but it has its problems. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/07
The academic programs are very good as are their art and music departments. They have wonderful extracurricular programs such as 'Books for Breakfast' and the chess club.
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Posted by a parent on 05/18/06
As public schools go, this is a good school. The faculty have been very helpful with academic concerns with attention deficit disorder and any modifications that need to be made for their educational needs. I recommend this school to anyone moving into the Arlington area.
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Posted by a parent on 04/20/06
This is the second year has attended Pope as a transfer student. His first year we had a phenomenal teacher (Mrs Wisbrock). However, this year both my son have been greatly disappointed by his teacher. She is unfair and not willing to take responsibility for any problems within the classroom. She favors
... Read more girls to an extreme. She does not listen to the kids if they have a problem with an assignment-she tells them she has already explained how to do the work and won't again. I spoke to the principal a number of times and nothing was/had done. I am not the only partent with a problem with this teacher either. He will not be attending a 3rd year due to this particular teacher. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/06
The committment of the teachers to have a one on one relationship is exceptionally good. Ranked #13 amongst 250 schools in 24 districts in the middle income category. School is very diverse and sits in a quiet subdivision. School boundaries include the wealthiest and also impoverished kids in Arlington,
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/05
I love Pope Elementary. I have subbed there for a couple of months and enjoyed it so much. The teachers there are awesome and are very involved in the student's learning process.
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Arlington schools — Pope Elementary School is located at 901 Chestnut Dr, Arlington TX 76012. 901 Chestnut Dr is in the 76012 ZIP code in Arlington, TX The school district for Pope Elementary School is the Arlington Independent School District. Pope Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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