I also am a parent and even though we have only attended Bess Race for a few years. I feel that there could be major changes that need to take place. The dress code while it is a standard dress, needs to be equally forced. Daughter wore same shoe different days and got called on one of those days to
... Read more change shoes......all school need help in the pta, that is why it is a parent teacher thing...if you do not like something then put yourself out the and make a difference....do not be afraid of the school, if you do not like it then go up the chain.....the school districts are so Taks focused that I think they are forgetting what it is really about. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/22/09
I really think that bess race could be so much better. I really think if the state stepped in and realized how the school was being ran , they could make changes for the better.The dress code, if they are going to pull one kid in for the wrong shoes then they need to pull all the kids in for the wrong
... Read more shoes.Everyone needs to go by the same rules. They single out kids alot.The priciple needs to go find a job she enjoys cause working with kids is not her thing at all. The pta needs help. I dont think that the same person each year should run the carnival it was so bad.They need change and quick.If you are deciding to put your kids in bess race take it from a mom dont do it!!! you will be very dissapointed in this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
I have had several problems with the teachers. My child has been injured and not allowed to see the nurse. The principal makes excuses for the faculty when she should address concerns and resolve them. They cancel recess to put children in smart average and below average classes to prepare for TAKS
... Read more exams...letting all the children know who is struggling. My child is in the smart class, but that is ridiculous. They want uniforms so children don't feel insecure if they can't afford nice clothes, but they segregate them based on intelligence using the TAKS prep exams as a gage. Terrible school and school district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
This school is below average in my opinion. I think it has a lot to do with the leadership. I spoke with the assistant pricipal and he explained the demographics of the school district is rapidly changing and the they have to teach the students accordingly. Basically he just told me that since the children
... Read more arent meeting certain standards then the school has to lower their standards. I am extreamly disappointed in this school. Half of the Kindergarten class does not know there ABC's and math is virtually non-existant. I just bought a home in the area and I am seriously considering selling because of the school district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
My child attended this school for a short period of time until I started to noticed a rapid decline in the performance in the Crowley School system. This school received a new principle last year and she is very rude and leaves all the dirty work to the vice principle. The school is VERY new is way
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/07
My son has started the PPCD program here at Bess Race. I love his teacher. He is soo much happier since attending and his vocabulary has shot up a lot. Everyone he meets is so surprised he is only 3 yrs old. He is doing so well there. Thank you to all the staff there for making this an easy transition
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/06
So far this school has been a great experience for my children. They really seem to like it. The teachers and staff are really nice and willing to help
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/06
My daughter loved Bess Race. I am sorry that we had to move away from such a great school. The teachers really work with each student. Bess Race has a great academic record and a wonderful new school.
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Posted by a parent on 05/04/06
I was extremely impressed the first year I came to Bess Race Elementary. Since then, my opinion has somewhat changed. It does not seem to be as student orientated as it was and everything revovles around testing now.
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/05
Over the past few years, the school quality has declined as enrollment has escalated. Classes are overcrowded (my child has 30 in his class), and it is hard for the teachers to maintain order. I feel this is affecting my child's education adversely. He is not happy and neither are we. At this level,
... Read more the only 'accellerated' classes are not offered for those students who accel academically. Music is a joke and the only art provided comes in the form of yearly PTA themed competitions. As far as parent involvement goes,I don't see too many parents around for school functions. 'Meet the teacher' nights are certainly not overcrowded! For 3 years straight this school rated Exemplary, but that was then and this is now. I'm glad it is our family's last year at Bess Race. Read less
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Crowley schools — Bess Race Elementary School is located at 512 Peach St, Crowley TX 76036. 512 Peach St is in the 76036 ZIP code in Crowley, TX The school district for Bess Race Elementary School is the Crowley Independent School District. Bess Race Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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