We have been at this school for many years now, and finally the changes have been made that will make this a much better place for our kids! The two administration problems that were holding it back are gone now. We can hold our district superintendent accountable for this. Thank you so much Mr. Dane,
... Read more you did a great deed! It is a new dawn for elder elementary school, and we can't wait to see it soar! The Babbitt family Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/07
I could not be happier with the 2006-2007 school year. The overall staff at this school is amazing. My son's first grade teacher should have won an award. She went above what is in her job describtion. She cares about every child, spends time with every child, and works with every child that enters
... Read more her classroom. He was also involved in music, art, running club, copmuter lab, and really excelled in his reading. I could not be happier with the new reorganziation of the Parent Group to Kids First. They made me feel very welcome, and answered every question I had this year. Thank you to all of the Kids First Board Members! We had yet another very happy and successful year at this school and can't wait to have both my children attend next year! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/07
I completely agree with the negative comments about A.G. Elder Elementary. I am a former educator from Elder; the key word being former! It was a very negative environment overall. If you have a GT student (or special ed), look to other districts. One will not find what they are looking for at Elder!
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Posted by a teacher on 06/29/07
Until JISD appoints new administration to this school, Elder will continue to be an inadequate place for our children to attend. One can bring up the school's test scores, but should the TAKS test be the indicator of our children receiving a great education? A great education is more than test scores.
... Read more Shouldn't our students be exposed to more than just learning how to pass the test? There is very little that addresses the individual student at Elder, and even less that addresses advanced students' needs. Group mentality is all that this school addresses, and it is devoid of individualism. Any of our other elementary schools are better than Elder ... far FAR less complaints, and MUCH happier students! A VERY Unhappy Parent at Elder Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/07
I have found Elder Elementary to be a safe positive place for my kids. The teachers are great. They work with me to make sure my kids educational needs are met. I am kept informed of things with a weekly newsletter. They also have a website. Elder acknowledges my kids academic success as well as their
... Read more good character. They promote positive character building through character training and it is reinforced with what they call a brand. It is a sticker, and my kids where it proudly. They have access to classes such as music, art, science lab, computer lab, P.E., math lab and library on a weekly basic. My kids have boosted their confidence in reading through the schools A.R. program. The school also teaches my kids about goal setting. My kids have experienced the benefit of reaching their goals at Elder. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/06
I was socked to read these negative comments about this excellent school. My son attended this elementary when we lived in Joshua. I also worked at this school which has excellent leadership. Ms. Crow always puts children first. She is a motivator, positive leader, and a focused champion of children.
... Read more Joshua is blessed to have a quality administrator like Karen Crow. Elder Elementary is a school that has positively formed a foundation for numerous children. One can only hope that someday there will be more excellent schools like this one. When I taught at this school there was an excellent PTO who was actively involved and supported by the leadership. I do not know what the change has been, but I do know Elder is comprised of a high level of quality educators. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/15/06
Kids First! Great teachers and great leadership. Their test scores speak for themselves. The school principal makes every child and parent feel important and valuable.
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Posted by a parent on 11/09/06
A.G. Elder Elementary School is the worst school I have ever been involved with. Although there are many great teachers at Elder, the problems lie with the administration...and they are huge problems!
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/06
My son, Kevin, just started Kindergarden at Elder this year. He loves it. The teachers are wonderful and very nice to the children and Miss Crow, the principal, is one of the best principal's I have ever know. She takes such a special interest in the kids and she is such a loving and wonderful person.
... Read more My son thinks the world of her. She is Always were the kids can com talk to her and interact with her, which I think is so very important. The Kindergarden program is very good also. It is interactive and lets the parents get involved in their child's education. I am very happy to be sending my 1st born son there and will be wonderfully happy to send my 2nd son there in 3 years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
A.G. Elder has a very political atmosphere. Administration neither supports the PTO, nor wants parental involvement in general. Some of the teachers are wonderful though! Sadly, they don't have a functional GT program. There is plenty for students who are behind though (tutoring, etc...), anything
... Read more to make that rating! Like most public schools, they strictly teach the test (TAKS) from 3rd on up. There is a music program for all grades, choir for 3rd grade up, and band for 6th only. There is no art program at all, which is very disappointing. If I had it to do over again, I would NOT choose Joshua ISD for my child. Other elementary schools here may be better (there are 5), but A.G. Elder Elementary just doesn't make the grade! Read less
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Joshua schools — A G Elder Elementary School is located at 513 Henderson St, Joshua TX 76058. 513 Henderson St is in the 76058 ZIP code in Joshua, TX The school district for A G Elder Elementary School is the Joshua Independent School District. A G Elder Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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