My son started kindergarten at Boggess the first day that it opened 6 years ago. Every day since then has been a joy! It's an amazing school full of fantastic teachers and a caring staff. They do everything that they can to be sure that your child will excel. It is a warm, loving learning environment.
... Read more We hate to 'graduate' from 5th grade and move on to middle school! You are so lucky if your child gets to attend Boggess. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/08
I have three children who have attended Boggess. Coming from a private school background, Boggess is an absolutely wonderful public school. The principal is thoughtful and caring. He knows the children by name and takes time to speak to them in the halls. He visits each student on his/her birthday,
... Read more making the children feel very special. I've only had one problem that required his attention, and he handled the situation quickly and fairly. The teachers are young, but in some ways I think this is good. Younger teachers more easily adapt to change and tend to 'think out of the box' when it comes to educating. The cultural diversity of the Boggess community is very unique and enhances the overall student experience. The principal embraces the parent/teacher partnership. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/07
Principal tells parents what they want to hear. Teachers are young and inexperienced... although my children had two really good ones... unfortunately both were forced into early retirement. I'm not aware of extracurricular activites... parent involvement is okay if you like clicks. Disapline is
... Read more good, but some consequences I don't agree with take away recess is a poor consequence in my opinion... kids don't wear helmets while riding bikes to school (more of a parental issue I guess) still schools should educate children about bike safety, something more than the bike rodeo. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/07
The school offers wonderful opportunities for the children. However, because of a legislative loophole many experienced teachers were forced to retire so that they could obtain social security. Now there a many young, inexperienced teachers.
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fantastic school, both of my children love it here, the teachers are very involved with the parents and really keep you informed.
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School Profile for Henry Dye Boggess Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
762
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
46
Number of classrooms:
38
Arts
Art
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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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
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Special Education Classes
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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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Murphy schools — Henry Dye Boggess Elementary School is located at 225 Glen Ridge Dr, Murphy TX 75094. 225 Glen Ridge Dr is in the 75094 ZIP code in Murphy, TX The school district for Henry Dye Boggess Elementary School is the Plano Independent School District. Henry Dye Boggess Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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