Jagoe

My grandsons first grade teacher did nothing to reach out about how badly he was struggling!!!

The leadership at Sam Houston is phenomenal. Teacher turnover is very low and most teachers retire from here after long careers. They have been wonderful with my children and have created a great environment for learning. PTA is also incredibly supportive and work very hard to benefit the students. Great school!!!

During my time working at this school, I witnessed deeply concerning and inappropriate treatment of bilingual students. I observed situations that could cause emotional and mental injury to children who were between 10 and 11 years old. There were instances of inappropriate verbal comments, as well as racial and discriminatory remarks directed at students simply because they were bilingual, had limited English proficiency or had a learning disability. These behaviors were troubling because every child deserves a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. No wonder why so many young students grow up disliking school. Working in this environment also made me question why the previous teacher had left. I reported my concerns to the district, but unfortunately, nothing was done. This school also has a long history of this type of treatment toward bilingual students. The way students were treated was extremely concerning and deserved serious attention.

My only complaint is, I think that the teachers can be more welcoming in the mornings when helping the kids get out of the car they don’t say good morning. Have a great day. Nothing they don’t even have a smile on their face..