11571 Yoakum Dr
Frisco, TX 75035

Attending SEM Elementary proved disastrous for my child, leading to our decision to homeschool. Initially optimistic, we were shocked by the school's harsh treatment. In one incident, my first-grade son was reprimanded for a minor issue, labeled "extremely defiant." Despite our concerns, the principal, Krystal, responded dismissively and aggressively. The situation escalated in December when our son faced bullying. Despite our request to keep them apart, SEM made him sign a disciplinary contract without our consent. Krystal misrepresented our communication and ignored our protests. The biggest issue we had with SEM was in December. We notified the school via email that our son was coming home daily complaining about a classmate picking on him, kicking him, being mean etc. We told the school via email that we would like them kept apart.The next day we received an email from the school with a contract they had our son sign agreeing to a disciplinary policy that will go into effect if he goes near the student. He listed the following: (silent lunch, unable to attend assemblies and recess alone). They had him SIGN this document without us being present or even reviewing it prior to. HE IS 6. The meeting I had with Krystal was TERRIBLE. She runs SEM elementary like a prison. She treats little kids like they are to be policed, isolated, surveiled via video and she oversteps parental rights on a REGULAR basis.She is a very bad influence at SEM and not someone I would EVER want to be in leadership at a school serving such a young, vulnerable population. My son came home daily so anxious and stressed that he was becoming non-verbal. He was sad, depressed and upset.She runs the school like a prison, overstepping parental rights and causing immense stress to children. Leaving SEM restored my son's happiness and love for learning. Krystal's leadership is detrimental, and I'm grateful for taking control of my son's education.

Heritage is the perfect combination of great academics, organization, care and diversity.My son had great experiences and opportunities in this school.

My older son recently went to this school and my younger son is still in there. When I first tried to register my kids in this school I had to remind the school multiple times to process there documents. Our kiddos are told many times in school to follow orders the first time not the second time but this school fundamental doesn't even follow this basic teaching. In my kids first day in school one of them told me that he had seen adult images engraved onto the restroom doors near a restroom toward the cafeteria and they school seemingly never has ever done something about like a paint respray or whatever. A noticeable amount teachers also seem to have a more "do it yourself" attitude instead of helping students. One of my sons had a question about his math homework and his teacher simply redirected him to read from his math book instead of helping him. Not everyone is bad, a lot of teachers are great but there is need for improvement. My kids have never had a bullying problem in the school so I'll rate that as a positive. Overall I'll say its less than a pleasant experience especially compared to my kids old school in another state.