6516 Benchmark Dr
Plano, TX 75023

As parents in a beautiful neighborhood in Plano and a top Great School's rated elementary school, we were trepidatious about the size and overall metrics of Plano Senior, however our Junior has had an excellent year. The AP courses and test-readiness levels / focus on SAT are excellent. Counseling is flexible and supportive. One area of opportunity is in funding for academic teams and fine arts -Debate Team/ Orchestra/etc., these groups are under-funded compared to sports and band which receive the limelight and the funds- which is not unusual for high schools in Texas. Fortunately, the commitment and coordination of the Administrators that oversee these programs is exceptional, as is their commitment to diversity and inclusion of all ethnicity, academic levels and socio-economic status. Our child was able to partner with a peer and bring Model UN to the school relatively quickly and with great support from the administrators. As parents, when we had a concern with the feedback we were hearing on teaching methods of a specific teacher the assistant Principal was communicative and met with us and our child, as well as others in the classroom to validate and ensure the brand new teacher's methods were aligned with the values and strategies of the school. I would rate the leadership and administration of this school a strong 5, as well as the quality of instruction. That- aligned with strong parent involvement is the key to a Great School, in my book.

The Principal at Clark High School is phenomenal, creating an inclusive and supportive culture for this excellent school, and driving strong teacher commitment to do more- resulting in impressive teacher loyalty and retention. Our son had a strange year with School-at-home his freshman year, then re-acclimating to in-person school for grade 10. The administrators were both aware of and prepared to help students both academically and socially thrive among their peers during and post COVID. I cannot say enough about teacher excellence at this school, and a variety of interesting course offerings... our son was impressed with the Chinese Teacher at the Open House (which I would strongly encourage all students and parents to attend in 8th grade) and ended up enjoying 2 years of learning the Chinese language, along with playing violin among his Clark Orchestra community. The diversity of ethnicity at this school is strong, and it is a great opportunity for the kids to have exposure to a broader diversity of their peers than they experienced in their neighborhood elementary school.

so most of the teachers at this school are good there are like every school a few outliers of course but the school is mostly good and gets lots of awards to the parents go ahead on with the students and the dispensary actions are all perfect not to harsh but also not to unfair

I am deeply concerned and disappointed by the environment at Carlisle Elementary. My second-grade sister has been the target of ongoing bullying that has significantly impacted her emotional stability and mental health. Despite bringing these concerns to the administration and her teachers, the school has failed to take any meaningful action to protect her.Rather than investigating the bullying she is enduring, the principal and staff have chosen to deflect responsibility. During our meetings, instead of offering a resolution, they made unsubstantiated accusations against my sister and went as far as to blame our parenting for the situation. It is unprofessional and hurtful for educators to shame a family when they are asking for help regarding a child’s safety.Furthermore, there is a clear lack of equity in how discipline and student conflicts are handled. It feels as though students of certain races or ethnicities are scrutinized more harshly while the behavior of others is ignored. A school should be a safe haven for all children, but Carlisle Elementary has proven that it is not equipped—or perhaps not willing—to support a diverse student body or handle bullying with the seriousness it deserves.I would strongly caution any parent of a child from a minority background before enrolling them here. The administration seems more interested in protecting their image than protecting their students.