Barksdale is a fantastic school and it lends itself academically to all types of children. The school does an amazing job balancing their students differences by differentiating instruction and focusing on the students abilities and strengthening their weaknesses. The teachers are very professional
... Read more and really show that they care for the students. Everyone in the school seems eager to help you and answer any of your questions. This is by far one of the best schools in north Texas. Just ask teh students because their opinion is what's most important. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/09
To the parent who submitted the concern about the weak music program (8/8/06). There are new music teachers as of the beginning of the 2007-08 school year. They are super music teachers and my kids really love going to music now.
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Posted by a parent on 06/13/08
I moved to Plano for their schools and eventually chose Barksdale... I was very let down. My child has ADHD and they could not and would not deal with him. It was very frustrating as a single parent getting called at work several times a week to come pick him up. I would NOT recommend this school to
... Read more anyone who has a child that is a little 'different'. The school and I finally made the decision to put him in the 'alternative' school, Byrd Special Programs, they have been wonderful with teaching him appropriate behaviors and other skills he needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/08
I forever have enjoyed working at this school. We care about the students.
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Posted by a teacher on 11/15/07
We recently moved from other state.Our daughter started at first grade and she will be going to second grade this year.She enjoyed the first grade to full extent. With in short span, she had a lot of friends and she liked the her teacher very much. Education wise she did very well in English and Math.
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Posted by a parent on 07/15/07
Great school. Both teachers so far have been great except that the homework is more like parent work. Some of the directions I do not even understand!! And there has been a problem with lack of communication on when assignments are due. My daughter loves it and overall it's a great school.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/07
My children have been at Barksdale since 2001. We have been very pleased with the original principal and the current one in 2006. The teachers work hard to keep the kids challenged. The school welcomes parent involvement. Music program is a little weak and I don't know what the goals are for P.E.
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Posted by a parent on 08/08/06
I think the school is a very good one. The learning environment is a good one, the treachers are great. I do wish they would give more homework assignments.
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Posted by a parent on 10/31/05
Excellent school! The curriculum is challenging but children are nurtured toward success.
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Posted by a parent on 09/14/05
We have been very impressed with Barksdale everything that you expect in a quality grade school is there. The only concern is tenure they seem to have some turnover for whatever reason.
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Plano schools — Barksdale Elementary School is located at 2424 Midway Rd, Plano TX 75093. 2424 Midway Rd is in the 75093 ZIP code in Plano, TX The school district for Barksdale Elementary School is the Plano Independent School District. Barksdale Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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