We are new to this school, but my experience thus far, is that the staff and teachers are great. We do still have problems with the traffic, especially in the mornings, but that is largely to do with the parents who still refuse to follow the few simple rules that are in place for the safety of all
... Read more of the kids. All of the staff and teachers that I have met are very nice. The only thing I can suggest, is that if you are one of the parents complaining about SHP, then get more involved. A school can only be as good as your involvement in it. Those parents who give more, get more. They have a better understanding of what goes on and why. You can't expect the school to do more than what you are willing to do when it comes to your child. Be involved! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/24/07
The traffic has gotten a little better since 2006/2007. It is still a amajor issue. I have had a great concern with teacher attentiveness and children falling behind. I have had an issue with my child falling behind and not realizing it is such an issue until progress reports are issued. The teacher
... Read more turn around has been an issue in just the two years we have been there. There are not any extra activities or 'fun' learning. They still don't have the playground finished fro the kids! I am excited that we're moving out of that school zone! good luck. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/07
New principal has yet to bother to e-mail me back. No more singing in the morning for the kids. No more birthday announcements. Can't go into the gym if you are a second late. And if you are late it's because of the terrible traffic outside. Wish I could change schools.
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Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
I found Sheffield Primary to be a very good school. My daughter attended her Kindergarten year there and my experiences were for the most part very positive. Her Teacher (Mrs. Perkins) was very attentive. She quickly responded to emails and made time to meet with me when requested. I think she had
... Read more an excellent way of reaching the children and bringing the best out of them. Other Teachers I met there were equally attentive to the children in ATB. Thanks to the staff, my daughter is ready for 1st Grade and very much looking forward to it. Sadly we moved over the summer and she will be attending a new school - I can only hope that this school is comparable to Sheffield. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/07
Despite what that so-called 'teacher' posted, those high expectations paid off. The school is now recognized (something the previous principals weren't able to accomplish). It is our job to provide our students with the learning needed in order for them to become successful in school and in life. We
... Read more just need more parent involvement and support. Yes, we do have many young teachers, but in many Title I schools it's hard to get veteran teachers, they don't want to deal with the population. That's a state-wide issue, not just a SHP issue. Whether or not that teacher has children is not a factor in a teacher's effectiveness. Attitude is. Those teachers and parents I see as successful work together and not make excuses. Many of the posters here have made excuses which isn't fair to all of us who strive to make SHP the best it can be. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/05/07
I do not like the way this school is ran. The principal's expectations are too unrealistic given the ages of the children in this school (5-7). The teacher turn around is also too high. The young inexperienced teachers don't seem to care as much as the ones who have been there longer and have kids of
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Posted by a teacher on 11/21/06
I have had issues with Sheffield since my daughter first started there. I am strongly considering moving my daughter to another school in the district.
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Posted by a parent on 11/16/06
This school has been a good elementary school. My child's teachers have been wonderful! My only downfall- wish there were more daily activities that stimulate 'fun' learning, things tend to get so routine.
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/06
I was very impressed with the level of parent involvement along with the sincerity of the teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 11/26/05
The teachers are not very helpful. I would not recommend this school to anyone. The traffic when dropping your child off and picking your child up is terrible.
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School Profile for Donald H Sheffield Primary School
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Student enrollment:
414
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
38
Number of classrooms:
24
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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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.
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Dallas schools — Donald H Sheffield Primary School is located at 18111 Kelly Blvd, Dallas TX 75287. 18111 Kelly Blvd is in the Far North Dallas neighborhood and 75287 ZIP code in Dallas, TX The school district for Donald H Sheffield Primary School is the Carrollton - Farmers Branch Isd. Donald H Sheffield Primary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 2.
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