I feel that Ira Cross is a great school. My child loves going to the Science Lab. He comes home talking about what he learned from Mrs. Tucker-Johnson after he has been to Science. He has learned so much in a short time. I don't think he went to Science last year. Thanks!
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
we have a new principal and i think she is doing great!
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Posted by a parent on 09/05/09
i have had two children at ira cross. one is now at khs. the other is now in fourth grade. they both have had some good and bad teachers. my daughters third grade teacher was excellent. she saw my daughters weakness and strengths. she recommended my daughter read every night and take tutoring for math
... Read more after school. on her taks reading perfect score every question right and math 37 out of 40. a teacher at is really involved with the student is always great. the office staff needs work. the principal who is it. did not see him this year. the female asst principal is the worst she has an attitude, mean and is very grouchy. she has some of the kids in fear of her and kids should not fear the leadership but should feel they could go to them at anytime. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/24/09
The 5th grade team is strict but fair! 5th grade teachers ROCK!
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We have been here a full calendar year and now have two sons attending this school. The amount of things that my Pre K student has learned amazes me everyday, and his teacher seems to be very caring and nurturing. My 2nd grader is also doing very well, especially in reading. His grades keep improving
... Read more and he gets nearly all A's and B's. The parking/pick up situation is terrible. I have to get there no later than 2:20 to be able to park and school is not out until 2:45. I then have to pick up one son on one side, and the older son on the other. The side where older kids are picked up is not covered at all, and this is a big issue when it starts raining and getting cold. The office staff seems to be improving their people skills some thankfully Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/08
I have two children, one is in third grade and the other is now at killeen high. i think my children have had good and not so good teachers there. i don't see the principal at all. the new drop off they are doing in front of the school i think is a mess. they need to go back and rethink that. the wait
... Read more to drop off is too long. and if you need to go inside the school there is no park in front and go in. don't like the no pickup after 2:15. i try and schedule appt's late so that they don't have to miss much school, so i think that needs to be looked at by case basis. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/08
Ira Cross is an wonderful school for your child to attend. They are strict, they make the children walk on a blue but I feel that is because to keep their class together and not have them all over the hallway. They are teaching structure which our children need. The admin portion of the school really
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
My son attends Kindergarten and is already sight reading his Dr. Seuss books. His teacher, Ms Wade, and I have a good working relationship in that I feel that she approaches me with any issues that may pertain to my child be it discipline or his speech needs. The offfice staff has been curteous, and
... Read more they do have strict rules, but I imagine it is needed due to the large number of students. The only compliant I have is that pick-up has to be done in person, so all parents loiter outside their respective doors waiting for the children's release. I wish there was a more organized pick-up line. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/07
My daughter was in Pre-K here and had an excellent teacher, Mrs Law. Yes they are strict, but school is not playtime, its learning time. The office staff has always been friendly. The only problem that I have is that my daughter rides the bus, and I can not pick her up from school if I want. If I do,
... Read more it has to be before 2:15 pm, as they do not dismiss children between 2:15 and 2:45. I called and asked if I could just not have her get on the bus and I could pick her up, and they were very ignorant on the fact that they can not stop her from getting on the bus?!?!? Read less
School Profile for Ira Cross Junior Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
709
Students per teacher:
34
Full-time teachers:
21
Number of classrooms:
45
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Title I
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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.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Killeen schools — Ira Cross Junior Elementary School is located at 1910 Herndon Dr, Killeen TX 76543. 1910 Herndon Dr is in the 76543 ZIP code in Killeen, TX The school district for Ira Cross Junior Elementary School is the Killeen Independent School District. Ira Cross Junior Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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