This school has many dedicated teachers who not only teach but really care for their pupils.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
I agree with several comments made here about Mesita's Connecting World program. To be GT and dual language is a lot for a public school to take on in one program. My one experience in meeting with the director of the program to discuss a serious concern was not good. She responded with little critical
... Read more thinking, creative problem-solving and tolerance for other perspectives. Given that these are the skills I wish my child to develop in school, I am looking now for alternatives. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/08/09
I have read all the reviews and am saddened by some of the comments. My son was in the dual language program, but it was not the right fit for him. That's not to say it's a bad program, just not right for him. I think if we take the time to actually try to speak with the teachers and administration you
... Read more will find they are very pleasant and do listen. I also have to say I love the new WATCH DOG program. Its amazing to see how the children interact with the Dads that are on campus. Keep up the good work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
I took my child out of the dual language program. I did speak w/administration, however, they completely sidestepped the issues & gave me the typical 'not a good fit' answer. It is not about fit, time & again the issues we parents raised were about standards/quality of the education. NO BASICS. I too
... Read more had issues with the English portion. They DO treat the parents as complainers, not partners. My child was doing very well as far as grades, but the standards of the teachers especially the English was definitely sub-par. I have had Mexican national families flat out tell me the only reason they're in the program is to get an education in Spanish for free! This program is a spanish language program not a true 'DUAL' Language and not a GT program. Once we got into the monolingual we realized how far behind in reading, math & science. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
had my daughter at the dual -GT program 'Connecting Worlds' and, even though I leave a block away from mesita, and work as teacher's instructor at UTEP I decided to take her out and move her to a Dual program at the YISD. I am one of many who have exited the program. It's popularity is based on overrated
... Read more comments from parents who unfortunately do not know better. Maybe because is one of few dual programs at the EPISD. Teachers (with few exemptions) are not prepared to teach to a gifted and talented group. Kids sometimes are under a lot of pressure. Each year or during the year kids are dropping the program. Administrations wont listen to you. Not friendly at all. The director of the Dual Program is famous for being not interested on the feedback from parents or students. If you address a problem, you are a complainer. Submitted by a parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/12/09
I could not disagree more with the post of May 21, 2008. My son participates in the Connecting Worlds dual language program. It is an excellent program for all academics, not just for Spanish. All of my son's teachers have been more than competent to teach in both Spanish and English. It is
... Read more true that Spanish is the first language of some of the Connecting Worlds teachers. Some of these teachers may be even stronger with Spanish than they are with English, but isn't this what you would want and expect from a true dual language program? Our family compared Mesita with various schools in town. We chose Mesita for its programs. We are very happy with our son's education. We have never doubted our decision. As for the staff, I am at the school often and I have certainly never seen staff watch television rather than do their jobs! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/08/08
This is not my daughter's first school, and compared, she hasn't been happier.
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Posted by a parent on 07/16/08
The Connecting Worlds Program is excellent! The program has very good bilingual teachers (mrs. Dayoub, mrs. Nieves, mrs. Pitchard, mrs. Gonz lez, excellent persons!) and help the kids to learn in a multicultural enviroment giving them the chance to excel. The new building is awesome, the PTA has done
... Read more a lot thanks to the parents envolvement. Nice parents and safe enviroment, my kids love their teachers, are proud of being a Mustangs and Im very pleased with the program. But, unfortunately our office personnel is rude and unkind, if you would like to talk with Mrs. Spivey (subdirector) be prepared of not having a proper attention. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/11/08
Huge disappointment. Rude and unprofessional. From Administration down to the quality of the lunch room personnel. It operates like a cold institution. The office personnel is a rude & mean. They treat parents like enemies. They keep parents waiting while they chat and watch TV! Once the Principle was
... Read more with them-didn't say a word! Many timesI have had to correct my childs spelling list- for misspelled words! The dual language program is a farse- they only care about the Spanish portion of the program. The English is shoddy at best. Try to have a meeting with the teacher and Ms. Spivey the director will intercede and speak for the teacher. There is a teacher that actually calls the kids names. My childs teacher can't write or speak English. Try to get through to the Pricinpal- good luck, doesn't return messages. Some nice teachers - very nice parents. Needs much better academics. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
mesita is very well known for extraordinary parent involvment, but we definately need more involvemt day by day and of course new faces would be wonderful too. Academic is top notch!
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El Paso schools — Mesita Elementary School is located at 500 Alethea Park Dr, El Paso TX 79902. 500 Alethea Park Dr is in the Kern Place neighborhood and 79902 ZIP code in El Paso, TX The school district for Mesita Elementary School is the El Paso Independent School District. Mesita Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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