Minshew is awesome we are going on our third year. The teachers are attentive and the everyone knows us. Last year my child needed speach services and Mrs. Powell worked really hard to help me in every way possible. The best kindergarden teacher ever. The only problem is the unfriendly office staff.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
My daughter started at Minshew 1st grade and she's now going into 5th. Minshew has always been an average school, but it took 5 years to receive the exemplary rating. There is a lot of staff and administration turnover. The office staff is not as friendly as a front office staff should be. The orginal
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Posted by a parent on 08/12/09
I love Minshew! Our son is a student and the teachers and staff are very friendly. The school is very well kept and beautiful. The Principal is very nice and goes out of her way to talk to you.
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
My child has been attending Minshew since it first opened. Minshew has Fantastic teachers. My one concern is that there is no longer a comfortable feeling a parent or visitor gets when entering the school office. It used to be inviting but the front office staff either ignores the visitor or waits for
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/08
My son and daughter attend Minshew and I love their teachers and the education plan set forth by the school. The school also host a variety of impressive and fun activities throughout the year.
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Minshew is our sixth campus in MISD and by far the BEST! The Principals and staff are clearly there because they love what they do. They find the best in every student and use that as a foundation for growth. There is a mutual respect between the students and staff that is taught be example. With great
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/07
It's great school! My son just started kindergarten this year. Teacher understands each kid's level. Most Parents are willing to help teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
I am very pleased with the instruction that my children are receiving while attending Minshew Elementary. We have been relocated to the McKinney area due to Hurricane Katrina and the educational opportunities are more vast here. I appreciate being able to trust my daughters' intelligence is in safe
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Mckinney schools — Minshew Elementary School is located at 300 Joplin Dr, Mckinney TX 75071. 300 Joplin Dr is in the 75071 ZIP code in Mckinney, TX The school district for Minshew Elementary School is the Mckinney Independent School District. Minshew Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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