This school has a no parent can walk their child to class rule that applies to all grades. My son is a 2nd grader & has been at the school 6 days. He wants me to walk him to his class. I don't go in just right up to the door about 15ft from the entry way from the hallway. This avoids a meltdown until
... Read more he is ready to walk on his own. His teacher has been very understanding but I was stopped today by the V.P. and brought to tears out of fustration.Temporary arrangements were made but the rule still remains unchanged. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
The teachers and staff are very friendly and work well with each other for the children. I put three children through Collins and like the school very much.
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Posted by a parent on 07/17/09
2008 was my daughters first year attending school. Early my youngest sister attended the school so this was the school I choose for my daughter. She really enjoyed school and had no complaints. Mr Horan the school principal is a very pleasant individual and seems to sincerly care for our childrens needs.
... Read more I strongly believe that in order for anything to suceed in life u have to start with the head and the feet will follow. Also for 09 they are starting a new dual education class for parents and students that are interested in being biligual. This is very interested I myself have enrolled my daughter into this program in which the school gave a briefing on the new program. Overall my daughter enjoyed her time and that is what made it worth while....God Bless Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/16/09
Collins is a great place to learn! All my children have had the opportunity to attend there and I know they loved it. Mr. Horan and Mrs. Dawson offered a safe and welcoming environment for my daughter andshe will miss you all. She only hopes that middle school will be as great.
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Posted by a parent on 06/22/08
Every June elementary school administrators from around Texas gather in Austin for our annual conference. It is a time for us to learn, reflect and re-energize ourselves; it comes at a perfect time after a long school year. The most important thing I was reminded of at this year's conference is that
... Read more people, not programs, make the difference. We are so blessed to have so many good people here at Collins School: teachers, staff, parents and students. I am very thankful to be able to work with every one of you. Thanks to all of you for making this a great school year. To our outgoing fifth graders, thanks for helping Collins become a TEA Recognized school again this year. God bless you and best wishes for your continued success. For our returning Pre-K to fourth graders, I am looking forward to seeing you again in August. For those of you who will be coming to Collins nfor the first time, I am looking forward to meeting you and working with you and your child. Thanks again for a great year and have a restful summer. Read less
Posted by a principal on 07/19/07
I spoke with my child about her experiences at her school. She has told me that lunch time is too short to finish her lunch. She also expressed a mounting pressure in regards to testing. The fact that there is not enough stress relief is creating more problems than good.
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Posted by a parent on 12/30/06
I have recently been having lunch with my children in the school cafeteria and I have noticed that the children are not given enough time to properly eat their lunch. They are serving good lunches to the students and that makes me happy, I just wish that the children had more time to finish their lunches
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
This is an average school. With some great and some not so great teachers. The Science Lab is great, Ms Keith really cares about the childrens' learning. The school doesn't take a hard enough stance with the school bully situation though. The library has a great selection of books in both English
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Posted by a parent on 03/03/06
As a mentor, I've had the opportunity to work and observe in the science lab at Collins. I have been repeatedly impressed by the quality of lessons that these students experience each time they attend lab. The effort put forth to plan and implement the lessons is tremendous. The cooperation and support
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Posted by a other on 01/04/04
My grandson had a poor experience in kindergarten. As a result, we have had to work very hard boosting his self esteem. This year he has an excellent teacher who works very hard and is very enthusiast. She makes classroom work fun incorporating singing and dancing as part of the learning experience.
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El Paso schools — Collins Elementary School is located at 4860 Tropicana Ave, El Paso TX 79924. 4860 Tropicana Ave is in the Sun Valley West neighborhood and 79924 ZIP code in El Paso, TX The school district for Collins Elementary School is the El Paso Independent School District. Collins Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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