This school has great school spirit and positive atmosphere for children. Great academics, and a great music program. This school won a nationwide character award. The program for children with deployed parents is upbeat and supportive. Teachers are knowlegable and love what they do. Great gifted and
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
Just moved to Fort Hood / Killeen over the summer of 2008, and my daughter started 3rd grade this school year. Teachers and staff have been excellent, and communication between the parents and teachers is great. Good use of take-home materials for students, homework assignments are around average for
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/08
My Children came from a DOD school in Kentucky to Duncan. We were so upset with the quality of their education at Duncan. My Children never brought school work home. One of my children weren't doing spelling tests in the 2nd grade, They didn't have a AR reading program, and they did this everyday
... Read more in Kentucky. We pulled our kids out after one year and put them in a private school. It is amazing what my children are learning now, compared to Duncan. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
The Parent Teacher Liason is fantastic. She has a true desire to make the school and existing programs, especially the PTA a total success. Great job Mrs. Ruby, keep up the fantastic job.
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Posted by a parent on 10/18/07
I have two kids in this school. My son has done kinder there and now 1st grade. My daughter did pre-k there and now kinder. The teachers they've had have all been wonderful. My son was a bit behind at the end of kinder, but his teacher, Mrs Longoria, has Really worked with him and he's caught up for
... Read more the most part. If there is anything that needs attention she lets me know right away and is always there if I have concerns. Even with his ADHD he has developed a Love for schoolwork and reading. My daughter's teacher I cannot say enough about. Mrs Pierce is Wonderful. My daughter was a bit behind last year and is now ahead of the curve! They both Love going to school and coming home to do schoolwork. The office staff is great as well, and really remember their kids. Love this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/07
my child has adhd and attended mrs. ayers class last year. mrs. ayers kept me updated on a daily basis and immediately contacted me if there was anything that needed my attention. vice versa she was always ready when i had an issue to talk about. she was very protective of the children and made sure
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/07
Mrs Granneman is a great 3rd grade teacher. The school is ok,, but needs to work on some things. Organization is a big one. More eating time and also more help for students who need it with all subjects.
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/07
I am enjoying being a parent at Duncan Elementary. I have a Pre-K student in Mrs. Weedens Class and by far she is as good as it get. My 2nd grader is Ms. Barbero and she is all about business, and her students love her. If I had a choice my girls would keep the same exact teacher for as long as they
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Posted by a parent on 02/28/07
I htink this school is ok. My child had Mrs. Sursa this year, and she is awesome.
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/07
This school is pretty decent depending on what teacher you get. My son's teacher from last year you had to force progress information out of her. His teacher Mrs. Sursa this year is much better I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her, she keeps you informed on progress, or if there is an
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Early Childhood Special Needs, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
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.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Fort Hood schools — Duncan Elementary School is located at 52400 Muskogee Rd, Fort Hood TX 76544. 52400 Muskogee Rd is in the 76544 ZIP code in Fort Hood, TX The school district for Duncan Elementary School is the Killeen Independent School District. Duncan Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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