Not such a great school anymore ! teachers simply don't care as much ! very dissappointed in the school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/13/08
you have obviusly never had to talk to this principal. he is terrible - and doesn't care about the students. i have seen him be very mean to students and teachers. teachers are leaving because of mr garza and I think he is fake to parents because he knows people do not like him.
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Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
Ever since Mr. Garza took over Jackson, there has been many positve changes.He seems like he really cares, he always attendes the awards assemblies and the parent functions.I feel he is doing a great job.The office attendents are the only ones that could try to be more considerate and polite. You can
... Read more always tell whos working because they have to and who is there to make a difference. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/31/06
This is the worst school I have ever seen. My son attended and the principal allowed him to be beaten up and harassed on a daily basis with no attempt to stop it at all. She needs to be withdrawn. Please consider not going to this school
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/05
To give parents some insight, at least in regards to the locked door situation, please read the following explanation. The doors are locked once instruction begins for safety reasons. Please understand that it is our students' safety we are concerned about. If a parent or anyone else must enter the building
... Read more after class begins, they must enter the building through the front door (infront of office) so that the visitors may check-in with the office. This is not an outrageous request since our children's safety is our first priorty. In addition, if every teacher were to leave their classes unattended to open doors for the many people that come in late, instructional time would be wasted and the children's saftey could be compromised. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/25/04
My children have attended Jackson for 2 yrs now and I have observed a very poor attitude in the staff. This bad attitude begins in the office with the clerical support staff who I have witnessed talking down to both children and parents. The principal is never available for parent conference and never
... Read more returns both written and phone messages. I have yet to see a teacher with a smile on his/her face, or even a friendly hello while walking the halls. What kind of example are these 'professionals/adults' giving our students? The rudeness doesn't end there. I have been to the school to pick up my children and the doors are locked and after being spotted by a staff member I am ignored and made to walk around the school in search of an unlocked door. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/04
My son attends this school and it is very bad on leadership. The principal is not a leader at all and has shown no concern when students assault other students physically. She refuses to do anything, will not even allow the parents to talk or remove a violent child from a classroom. The school definitely
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Mcallen schools — Jackson Elementary School is located at 501 Harvey St, Mcallen TX 78501. 501 Harvey St is in the 78501 ZIP code in Mcallen, TX The school district for Jackson Elementary School is the Mcallen Independent School District. Jackson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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