My child started here two years ago in the pre-k3 program. He will be starting kindergarten this August and is already reading and loves homework. Ms. Carter was his teacher for pre-k4 and she is truly a gifted educator. Principal Bullock has stocked this school with extremely capable educators who
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Posted by a parent on 07/21/09
I withdrew my child due to inability of the school to offer concrete support, without the exclusive focus on TAKs, Principal refused to return calls. I found the the entire program being more on funding that the actual progress of my child.
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Posted by a parent on 07/09/09
This is my daughter's second year. She has been learning really good. I rate it as average because the school is very unorganized and tell the parents about activities at the last minute. I know if they are out of school before the teacher knows due to me asking other parents and going online at the
... Read more hisd website. It is an excellent school for learning but that is it. Communication, diversity, activities, traffic is the major problems this school has. I would not recommend this school to anyone. This will be my daughters last year there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/09
Mrs.Bullock is a very strong leader I really veliebe that this is one of the bests schools in Houston, I'm super involved parent and love that woman.
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Posted by a parent on 02/11/09
This is a wonderful school. I was a teacher there, and working at this school I know what the school is about. The teacher's there work hard to make sure the students learn everything they need to know. Someone said the school is not diverse. Yes the school is diverse. I have a child that is 2 now
... Read more and when she becomes 3 or 4 I will be enrolling her in the prek program. This school offers alot. This school follows the states curriculum. The people who posted about the TAKS test. This is Texas. All schools teach the test. No matter what school your child attend your child will be reviewing the TAKS test all year. Your child have to pass the TAKS test to be promoted to the next grade. I can't wait to enroll my daughter in Energized for Excellence. This school is Energized for Excellence. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 12/22/08
I agree wholeheartedly with what the Parent who posted on May 21, 2008 said. This school is nothing but TAKS, TAKS, TAKS. They start preparing for TAKS on the VERY FIRST DAY of school. The teachers even have them write out the ENTIRE TAKS booklet (from previous years) in an effort to get them to retain
... Read more the information. And on TAKS testing day the students are required to work on the test for the ENTIRE eight hours. No test is to be turned in before 4:00. My son mentioned how bored he was, going over the material over and over again and then he began to second guess his answers. Being a charter school I understand that TAKS scores are how they receive their funding but this is beyond ridiculous. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/08
My daughter has been at this schools since 2000. It an excellent choice for PRK-2nd. Once they get to the TAKS testing grades it is over. 5th grade has been horrible. They do not even switch for classes when it comes time to take the TAKS. For example before the Reading TAKS they were in their computer
... Read more class taking TAKS release test, in Health taking TAKS Release test. This is why they are recognized. They only teach the test. My daughter can really take a TAKS test but can not label a map of the US because it is not on the TAKS Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
The school would be a great school if it were more diverse. The classes are small so they kids get the attention they need. The best part is the Attendance Lady who always helps with a smile...Ms.Rosette.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
I have good views and bad views about this school. The teachers are excellent and really teach the kids good. They are excellent when it comes to learning, but I would never send my child there due to the fact that the Principal never responded to any of my calls. The traffic is a nightmare. There policies
... Read more on picking up your kids is extremely unorganized. I never receive news letters, I find out about events at the last minute and the students are not put in classes correctly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/07
The teachers are wonderful! The main problem is access/traffic to the building in the morning and afternoon, it is TERRIBLE! The bilingual program is great my son now speaks a little of Spanish..well enough to make a conversation. My sons teacher doesn't speak Spanish so I kind of wonder how the other
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School Profile for Energized For Excellence Academy
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Student enrollment:
840
Students per teacher:
Full-time teachers:
8
Number of classrooms:
56
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Houston schools — Energized For Excellence Academy is located at 6201 Bissonnet St, Houston TX 77081. 6201 Bissonnet St is in the Gulfton neighborhood and 77081 ZIP code in Houston, TX The school district for Energized For Excellence Academy is the Houston Independent School District. Energized For Excellence Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 1 - 5.
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