We transferred into Hughston from Christie and are glad we did. Hughston's PACE program is exceptional and my son really looks forward to it. There are so many ways to get involved including the PTA and WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students). The faculty is always responsive to questions and the prinicipal
... Read more is really on top of her game. I feel very fortunate to have been able to transferred our son into this incredible school in such a fantastic school district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
I have many friends all over Plano and this school is highly cometitive with all of their schools curriculum. We transferred into this school and could not be more pleased. The Pace program has a great reputation, if you can't find extra activities and after school programs, than you are not trying
... Read more very hard. I have looked at other schools and could not be more pleased. I know from personal experience that Hughston does their best to help fullfill each students needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/09
My son who pays attention and always tries does well. But that is his personality. My daughter needs a little more guidance. She is not getting it...very frustrated. I might have to move or look into private school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/05/09
This is school is older and a little run down. I thought my kids would have a nicer school given the amount we just paid for a house. Academically, it seems a little slow. My sons left a highly competitive gifted program and the PACE program here seems to let anyone in that is of even slightly above
... Read more average intelligent. Our boys are not challenged like at their old school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
I am very impressed with the structure, learning tools and the curriculum at Hughston. It is evident in my daughter and in the material she brings home that not only is she learning but being prepared for future grade levels.
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Posted by a parent on 10/23/08
My daughter attended this school in first grade. She had a very enjoyable year. Her love of school and learning increased. They do a great job of including fun along with learning. The teachers truly cared about how my child was doing academically and they tailored her classes to meet her academic
... Read more level. For instance, my daughter was excelling in math so they moved her to a more advanced math class. She started the year struggling to read and ended the year reading 58 words per minute. My only complaint was with the math class. After they moved her to the advanced math class they seemed to work on the same math sheet day after day- the same 100 addition problems in the same order. If there was any creative instruction with math, it was not visible to me. My daughter seemed to stagnate with her math ability. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/06
Exemplary all the way around - principal, staff, parent involvement, academic and extracurricular programs and learning atmosphere. High academic and citizenship expectations for students of all grades and abilities, accompanied by support and encouragement from a superb staff. Excellent leadership
... Read more from a dedicated, experienced principal. Our older child was lovingly and completely prepared for middle school, and our younger child loves going to school and learning every day at Hughston. As parents, we enjoy good communication with the school staff and consider ourselves blessed to have our children educated at Hughston! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/18/05
My child attended Hughston Elementary for the 4th and 5th grade. I found Hughston to provide a positive environment that encouraged creativity, a sound educational foundation and provided a nurturing environment for the children to flourish in. They challenged them and provided rich opportunities for
... Read more academic as well as personal growth. I believe a huge testimony to the quality of the education and environment at Hughston is the involvement and success of the Destination Imagination program. For a single elementary school to have so many teams - and teams that were so successful (3 teams last year went to the national competition!) demonstrates the quality of the environment those children are learning in. I am grateful to Ms. Collins and to the 4th and 5th grade teams. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/05
Great teachers, great administration, great everything. Prepared my son well for middle school.
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Plano schools — Hughston Elementary School is located at 2601 Cross Bend Rd, Plano TX 75023. 2601 Cross Bend Rd is in the 75023 ZIP code in Plano, TX The school district for Hughston Elementary School is the Plano Independent School District. Hughston Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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