My Daughter is a current Vega Student, we are taking the summer months to list and sell our house so that we can be rid of this school. The sole emphasis is placed on preparing for the tests. The lunch program is nauseating, the extracurricular programs are poorly thought out. The school and adjoining
... Read more park has developed a very 'thuggish' atmosphere with which the administration and police seem unconcerned. Students with behavioral problems are coddled and tolerated at the expense of good students. Think twice before enrolling. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/07
My children have been here for 3 years. I loved this school. The teachers were wonderful. The support staff was great also. Its a shame we had to move. I couldn't ask for a better school. They did a lot of fun after school activities. The picnic in the park was lots of fun. They all star celebrations
... Read more were great with the No Mam band playing. The kids loved it! My daughter learned so much being here. Her grades went up as well. Im gonna miss VEGA! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/07
The school was not so great, but I don't blame teachers. I blame the school system in general and the 'No Child Left Behind Act' which happens to leave all children behind and only sounds good. I removed my children and placed them in home school. Parents should really stop looking at the smiles on
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Posted by a parent on 11/17/06
Vega Elementary is a great place to work and have my child attend. He is nurtured by an outstanding staff that takes the time to challenge him and accent the positives he possesses.
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Posted by a staff on 04/12/06
The school is excellent. The teachers and principal really take the time to get to know the students as well as the parents. The foundation the children receive is solid and will stand throughout the childs education.
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Posted by a parent on 01/19/06
I have ben very please with Vega. The teachers all appear excited and eager for the children to learn. They are very responsive to parent questions and concerns. The principal is warm and concerned about the children's academic and social success.
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Posted by a parent on 12/06/05
Terrible School. The playground was only made for kindergarten. The children either get too cold or too hot in the portables. The pickup and drop-off line is too slow because it is being run by children and a lot of people driving suv's drive dangerously. The front office person can't work the telephone
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/05
I am a parent and class size and community are important to me. Vega has small class size about 20 students per teacher and class mother. Great about parents participation w/background check. Great about parent teacher conferences and involvement by parents. Provide lots of information about activities
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Posted by a parent on 09/25/05
We were only in McKinney for a year, but I truly enjoyed Vega Elementary and all of its staff. My children were in 3rd, and 5th grades and they also had a great year. The teachers kept me well informed throughout the year and provided extra help whenever needed.
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Posted by a parent on 08/01/05
The student ratio is excellent. My child is able to get the attention that she needs one on one. She gets help in area that she is behind in. The principal is very helpful and friendly.
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Mckinney schools — Vega Elementary School is located at 2511 Cattleman Dr, Mckinney TX 75071. 2511 Cattleman Dr is in the 75071 ZIP code in Mckinney, TX The school district for Vega Elementary School is the Mckinney Independent School District. Vega Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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