Both of my boys started school here this year, I have seen nothing but positive things from everyone involved with this school. The excitement this school brings to learning is like no other. And you could ask for a better staff teaching your child..
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Since the new principle has taken charge, things at Hickman have been great. The new process of picking up kids in the afternoon is excellent and very effective. Great job Mr. Grey
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Posted by a parent on 08/08/07
I believe Hickman is one of the best Elementary schools in Garland. Their academic programs are the best I have seen and the care and dedication they have for the children can't be beat. Their music, arts and PE are outstanding.
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/05
The best in Texas! The admninistrative staff, teachers and parents are the caring, sincere, hard working and work hard to make sure all Hickman students excel.
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Posted by a parent on 03/02/05
This school has been a big disappointment. My child's reading teacher Mrs. Webb is outstanding. We love her to death. She has years of experience with the children, great parent communication, and is very friendly.
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/04
There is an old saying-'You don't miss your water 'til your well runs dry.' This is certainly true. We recently had to move out of state and this means that the children had to attend a new school. The school they are currently attending is nothing like what we left behind. The teachers at Hickman
... Read more truly cared about what they were doing and took the job seriously. We especially miss Mrs. Gonzalez (what a lovely voice), Mrs. Perry (Wow! what patience-God Bless), Mrs. Foley. While attending, my children felt so comfortable and accepted and their grades reflected such. Keep up the good work Hickman! We miss you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/04
I have a 10 year old child that attends Hickman in the 4th grade, with Mrs.Webb. While, I freely admitt that my child is not as 'Focus' as she should be. I find this school to be highly incompetent and not able to do the job for which they [Principle, and Teachers,but not the Admin Staff] are hired to
... Read more do. Because of Title I, and TitleIX funding, there has been a comprehensive movement to weeded out the so-called 'Unfocus, and problem children out of the general student body and into special classes. To which, they are supposely going to receive better and special help. I think that if you are a Teacher than you should teacher and keep your personal beliefs and likes and dislikes to yourself and do the job for which you applied for and got hired to do. Stop taking it out on the choldren. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/04
We are the proud parents of two wonderful,gifted children that attend this school. They have improved so much in a short amount of time and have changed so much. We are so proud to have responsible,respected well trained teachers at this school that are giving 110% of themselves to help our kids and
... Read more everyone else,to achive there goals and teach them the best of the best. I have never seen any school like this one be so organize and on top of everything like this school.A big thank you to the Principal,and the staff.Thank you so much for making it easy,understanding for my kids at this school.We hope you all feel the same way we do.May God Bless You. Read less
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English as Second Language
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Garland schools — Hickman Elementary School is located at 3114 Pinewood Dr, Garland TX 75044. 3114 Pinewood Dr is in the Apollo, Arapaho & Camelot neighborhood and 75044 ZIP code in Garland, TX The school district for Hickman Elementary School is the Garland Independent School District. Hickman Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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