Excelent staff, Excelent communication with the teacher, Good and safe evironment. My Kids love their school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/22/09
I have two kids in Arcola and I have been very satisfied. It is a brand new beautiful school. My kids are challenged with above grade level math and reading assignments based on their demonstrated abilities. Lots of after school programs were put in place this year (legos, science, baking, art, etc).
... Read more Some lower reviews in 2008 may reflect the fact that it was the first year open and programs were still ramping up. There is some variation in teacher talent but that is true at any school. I have been happy with my children's teachers and the PTA is outstanding. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
Arcola is a fabulous school with dedicated administration and staff. My children's teachers have been excellent. The positive atomosphere is felt as soon as you enter the school. PTA is also wonderful. We are extremely happy that our children are at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/22/08
We were redistricted into Arcola. Compared to our child's old school, Arcola is not good. Throughout the year we had real problems in our grade which weren't taken seriously. I talked to many parents over the year to see if we were unique. We weren't. Teacher quality seems to be hit or miss within
... Read more and across grades. Parents need to be diligent about what is going on. Assuming all is good and not paying attention will make a child's progression through this school a crap shoot. Dr. Bowers is very much a cheerleader who tends to talk a lot without saying anything. All is good at Arcola for him. He does not inspire confidence. Unless he takes off his rose-colored glasses, it's hard to believe the overall quality of this school will improve. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/08
My son's teacher is excellent, front office staff, not always friendly but improving. Administration could defintely be more parent friendly. Teachers within grade levels are not consistent (i.e. one 4th grade teacher sends home coloring pages while another sends home study sheets comparable to high
... Read more school level) Unfortunately, students are taught to the SOL and pretty much nothing beyond that. Special needs/ talents along with different learning styles are not recognized. PTA is great and fund raising is within reason. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/08
Arcola is finishing it's first year of being open and we have been very pleased. Both of my kids' teachers have been fantastic. Dr. Bowers and Mr. Jacques run a tight (but fun!) ship and have both done a wonderful job with a brand new school. My kids are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it
... Read more comes to learning - one is very advanced and the other struggles a lot. Both have gotten attention that focus on their needs. The only thing lacking at this school is a playground, but since the county doesn't build those, it's up to the parents to raise funds to have it built. Hopefully next year! Read less
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Aldie schools — Arcola Elementary School is located at 41740 Tall Cedars Pkwy, Aldie VA 20105. 41740 Tall Cedars Pkwy is in the 20105 ZIP code in Aldie, VA The school district for Arcola Elementary School is the Loudoun County Public School District. Arcola Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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