Coming from another state I have been shocked at the non-existent gifted and talented programs for our children in the Austin ISD, especially the elementary school system. It is sad that the schools can support the children with learning disablities but not the ones with higher IQs. As soon as possible
... Read more I will leave this school and Austin ISD. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/09
Baranoff is a great school, but for kids who are below in there grade level, it takes a while to the red tape going at this school. My first son now in 4th had leavring difficulites from K thru 2nd and he got the extra tutoring he needed and did great on teh TAKS I did not like the fact that they did
... Read more not give them certificate or medals as they told he kids they would...my son got all A's and all 4's on behavior so he received the principal's award...But my youngest son will go thru the same way my oldest did and hopefully by the time he takes the TAKS in 3 yrs he will be where his brother was. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
I was very disappointed in the 5th Grade awards cermony this year. When all year long all we hear about is TAKS testing and then students who worked hard to get commended are not allowed to be recognized. Students were honored with the principal and presidential awards for getting all A's and 4's but
... Read more couldn't be recognized for making commended on the TAKS scores. Last year the explanation was because it would make the children that didn't receive commended feel bad. Being recognized for all A's and 4's doesn't make the children who only received A's and B's or no A's al all not feel bad about themselves. I think this is a double standard. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/09
Baranoff is wonderful....great teachers especially Mrs. Perez for 1st grade. She is excellent--very caring and loving and knowledgeable. My son loves it here and I see he has learned so much for one year. I'm very impressed with this school and I'm so excited that my second son will join next Fall.
... Read more Thanks to all the staff at Baranoff, you all really make a difference in the lives of the children that attend here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
Unfortunately, TAKS scores drive the funding train instead of traditional, relevant reasons to educate children. The leadership and priorities of the system must be overhauled at every level.
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Posted by a teacher on 05/12/09
I have to agree with all the parents out there stating that Baranoff is an elementary school for kids that don't have any issues whatsoever. My son does not have any learning disabilities, but we were constantly made to feel like he did and we felt pressured to the point where we finally took him out
... Read more of public school and put him in a private school. Not surprisingly, he has been on the Honor Roll all this year with all A's, plus has earned Citizenship Awards, spelling awards, to name a few. Now, who has the problem here? Seems pretty cut and dried to me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/09
I am surprised by the last comment. My child has learning needs and I have met with both the new Assistant Principal and Principal and they have genuinely listened to my concerns. In fact, the school will have his assessed for learning disabilities. Baranoff also just had a PTA guest speaker on learning
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/08
Baranoff is one of those schools that is fine if your child does not have any learning, cognitive, or emotional issues, or in fact, issues of any type. Otherwise, forget it, they don't want to deal with you because it takes energy away from their precious exemplary rating. There is a lot more that
... Read more makes a school exemplary than TAKS scores, and Baranoff does not have it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
My child went to Baranoff for 5 years and he received an excellent education. He was in the GT program and makes 100% on the TAKS every year. I feel he was challenged as a student but that they could have even better programs for GT. And when I did encounter a problem I felt that they wanted to blame
... Read more the child when it was the teachers fault. No school wants to admit they are doing anything wrong and they protect eachother. They did get my problems resolved and it's a better school for it. I am about to enroll another child in this school with no hesitation. It's a great school with mostly great teachers. Remember, they are the one's with your child every day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
I agree with other reviewers that the school is good as long as your child fits within the mainstream at grade level. If they are above grade level or accelerated in any way, it has been very difficult to have a curriculum adjustment for them. My child is a GT student but I can't for the life of me figure
... Read more out how he receives extra or additional guidance to help improve his skills, logic ability, appreciation beyond normal classroom skills, etc. And, I have been told many times that my child is mis-behaving... something most elementary age kids do when they are bored!! There is parental involvement at the school but it seems very hard as a working parent to find a good way to engage. Read less
School Profile for Timothy Baranoff Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
777
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
52
Number of classrooms:
37
Arts
Art
Special Education
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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.
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Austin schools — Timothy Baranoff Elementary School is located at 12009 Buckingham Gate Rd, Austin TX 78748. 12009 Buckingham Gate Rd is in the Southland Oaks neighborhood and 78748 ZIP code in Austin, TX The school district for Timothy Baranoff Elementary School is the Austin Independent School District. Timothy Baranoff Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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