They take care of the kids' needs and make it fun too!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
I had my doubts when the teacher and I could not define or agree upon an action to improve my second graders drop in performance. The principle Ms Davis stepped in and with the help of a district counselor (wish I had her name) in a matter of days we had our Son back on track. I did have to ask for this
... Read more intervention, but to be fair he was not failing just underperforming and no organization can catch every sparrow that falls. When I did ask within a couple of days my wife and I were in a conference room at the school with an apparently successful plan of action that our Son responded to immediately. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/09
I love Hutsell! I went there as a child and now my oldest son attends there too. The principal, Keiko Davidson is awesome! She knows most of the students names and really takes an interest in them. She is not afraid to get on their level and she is incredibly friendly and approachable. They have
... Read more a wonderful after-school violin program for K-5th, which really adds to the musical growth of kids who choose to participate. Both the Kindergarten & 1st grade teachers my son has had this year are fabulous - he loves them and they are really interested in helping him grow to his full potential. The counselor is really helpful and attentive to the students needs. I am so grateful that my son has had the privilege of attending Hutsell! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/06
Academic programs are good but the most attractive thing is that the teachers really care about the kids getting the education they need. They are phenomenal. Not many extra-curric. choices but there are many pilot programs used at Hutsell that are not used anywhere else in the district to facilitate
... Read more the growing diversity and challenges of kids today. Written by a Teacher Asst. who works here. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/07/06
I have gone to this school, my children have gone to this school, and now their children are going! It has a great campus also
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/05
Still not very impressed with this school. Lack of communication, and the response time to get any job done is horrible. They forsed my 1st grader into 2nd grade. They are just pushing her along to get their quota!
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/05
Hutsell has a strings program for students that is unique to Katy ISD. There are also many activities that students can be involved in before or after school such as photography, chess, tutorials, and Spanish. The teachers are very dedicated, but there is little parent involvement. The PTA provides
... Read more financial support in any way possible to allow for field trips, guest speakers, playground equipment, etc. to enrich students' lives. Read less
School Profile for Zelma Hutsell Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
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Student enrollment:
826
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
39
Number of classrooms:
40
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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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Katy schools — Zelma Hutsell Elementary School is located at 5360 Franz Rd, Katy TX 77493. 5360 Franz Rd is in the 77493 ZIP code in Katy, TX The school district for Zelma Hutsell Elementary School is the Katy Independent School District. Zelma Hutsell Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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