This is the worst school situation I could have anticipated for my daughter. The kinder classes are more focused on ideas and concepts than academics. Personally, I send my daughter to school for a traditional academic education, to include reading-counting-writing-math and social skills. Not to fluff
... Read more the staff's ego. The teachers are substandard, the principle is a dictator who rules her staff and the students with fear. The staff doesn't even respect her. If I knew then, what I know now, I would have moved intentionally to another district and specifically a different school. If you want your child to be forced into a cookie-cutter mold, with no room for individuality, acceleration and no focus on true academics beyond a TAKS test, then this school will be a perfect match. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/08
I liked the attention from the administration office, really promptly and focus. I also like the security system that they have. Also the extra activities are really interesting and encourage the selve confidence of the kids. Although I think they can improve the organization of schedules because is
... Read more a little complicated to follow. The PTA really good with their ideas and participation. Also the cafeteria services really well organized and administrated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
My child has now graduated from Forest North. The principal is motivated and has a hands-on approach. The school needs to be more discerning about the quality of teachers. It would also benefit the school overall if it recognized students based on their performance and merit rather than being swayed
... Read more by the influence of parents. Some parents are in the forefront of school activities and that is indeed commendable. But should that parental involvement translate as an eagle pride certificate for their child or several photographs of the same students in the yearbook? This is where I think the administration could step in and ensure a level of fairness while at the same time acknowledging parents' involvement in other ways. I am ofcourse not suggesting this bias creeps in every time. Overall this schools has improved over the years and Mrs. Josselet (Grade 1), PE, Art, and Music teachers are excellent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/07
I am pulling my daughter out of this school as soon as the year is over. The school staff are unorganized and do not listen to parent concerns. There is a lack of consistency also. It's a shame that the few wonderful teachers at this school have to follow such poor leadership.
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Posted by a parent on 04/16/07
My Sons are studying at Forest North Elementary School. I took right decision to put my kids in this school. I appreciate Mary Patterson the Principal her hard work for studyies. We are very happy about my kids. Really, Great school and very systematic. thanks Dora. karuturi
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
My Daughter is In Forest North and we are very happy that we took the decision of putting her in this school. I really appreciate Mary Patterson the Principal for her commitment to the school and she is very active and friendly. My daughter likes this school and all the students are given equal opportunity
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/07
I too have been at Forest North for 3 years and am very happy with the school overall. The teachers and leadership are excellent. I have not seen the turnover rate the previous parent talked about, rather the school is growing so fast they keep adding more teachers and classes. My child's teacher has
... Read more been there for 16 years. The art, PE and music program are very good although, I would like to see more academic programs. We just had a terrific performance of 'Frog and Toad: All Year Round' in which the students had singing, speaking and choreographed parts. My biggest concern at this time, is lack of space for existing students - how may portables can you have before the district says enough. However, I think this is a district wide concern. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/06
While the school is old (25+ years) I see that the staff maintains the facility as stewards! They make do with the increasing population with prudent use of portables, placing the computer lab in the library, coverting art room to music, etc. The principal has impressed me with concern for the children's
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Posted by a parent on 04/08/06
Great staff, lots of parent participatiion,love it
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/06
Wonderfully well rounded program, enormous parental volunteerism, awesome principal,
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Austin schools — Forest North Elementary School is located at 13414 Broadmeade Ave, Austin TX 78729. 13414 Broadmeade Ave is in the Forest North Estates neighborhood and 78729 ZIP code in Austin, TX The school district for Forest North Elementary School is the Round Rock Independent School District. Forest North Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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