I have two children who have attended this school since Pre-K. There is parent involvement but a lot the parents are only in it for the benefit of their child and not the school as a whole. I was a parent volunteer and my time was not appreciated. The teachers and staff get away with a lot because they
... Read more are 'buddies' with the principal. For the most part, you can't get a straight answer from the staff about policies, no one wants to help, you'll get pushed around from one staff employee to another. They have a lot activities but unless you are considered a VIP, your child will get left out of those special activities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/09
My child has gone to Bray since kindergarten, and is now in second grade. The principal and staff are very dedicated to the school and students. My daughter has many friends in private school, and I can see that her education has been just as good or better than theirs.
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Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
While this used to be a good school, it has gone downhill in the last few years. Many of the master teachers have left. Among those that have stayed or been recently hired, about half are good and really care about the kids. However, the other half seem to be there only for a paycheck and do only
... Read more the minimum needed. Several of the staff are fairly good and willing to help. Before you enroll your child in this school, please check out the teacher carefully and talk to several parents who have had the teacher for their own kids. There is still parental involvement in the school which is good but many in recent years have been leaving so I don't know how long this will last. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/08
This is a wonderful school for any child. My daughter has been attending Bray since Kindergarten and is in her last year as a 4th grader. I have enjoyed the experience with the teachers and staff. I participate on the PTA Board and where I can clearly see parent and teachers working together for the
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Posted by a parent on 02/20/08
Bray Elementary has an excellent academic program and very caring teachers. Of all the schools in the district this is the one that offers the most to students.
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/06
I have a child that has been at Bray 1st - 4th, great teachers, it has been a pleasure. They have a good aftercare at the school as well. It is a small school with alot of parent involvement, and in a great location in Cedar Hill!
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/06
Bray is the oldest school in CHISD. The building itself is old, but well maintainted. Unfortunately, the Kindergarten classes are in portables outside the building. The student body is small and manageble. I would say parents are involved, but less than I am used to at our previous school. There
... Read more have been some disagreements between the administration of the school and parents regarding overall schedule changes (reduction in art/ music/ pe) this year. As I understand it, this is a new development. The student body is diverse therefore a lot of attention is paid to diversity education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/06
Bray is an excellent school! The teachers and parents are actively involved in children's education. Would highly recommend this school to everyone!
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/06
Bray Elementary was the only Elementary School, the only school in Cedar Hill to receive an Exemplary rating last year.
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Cedar Hill schools — Bray Elementary School is located at 210 Broad St, Cedar Hill TX 75104. 210 Broad St is in the 75104 ZIP code in Cedar Hill, TX The school district for Bray Elementary School is the Cedar Hill Independent School District. Bray Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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