Prairie Trace Elementary School

So far, excellent. We have had great teachers, AIs, bus drivers, etc. I'm sure there are a few not so great, but you can't have it all. We've been pleased with the advance math and reading groups, as well as the challenge program.

This was my children's first and last year at this school. The school doesn't allow parents to enter past the main office. Parents are not allowed to read in the classroom, or attend performances/debates at the school without a background check on file. The school doesn't allow the students to walk or ride their bikes to school. You are not allowed to send your child to school with a "store bought" treat on their birthday, it has to be homemade. They require a 1:1 iPad ratio, and their security on these devices is lacking. My 4th grade son clicked a link the teacher sent him to complete a poem assignment, and there was a pornographic ad on the website he was able to access on his iPad. Even after telling the school about this, and that we want pencil to paper assignments instead of iPads- they denied our request. All 3 of my children say that the teachers get upset easily and yell. And my children also say their last school made learning so much fun, and this school isn't as fun. CRE is too focused on scholastic achievements and testing, they forget how to build solid relationships with students and make their classroom a warm and inviting place to learn. There is so much more to teaching than testing. MAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUN AGAIN!

It has been an excellent experience gir me any my son. Teacher are kind but focused on actually educating the kids. A bullying issue that my child experienced was taken seriously and delt with in a way that was appropriate. The school is clean, safe, organized and inviting for kids. From the bus driver, front desk, nurse and administrators; we have had pleasant interactions and we are happy that our son is attending New Britton.

The time spent with each individual student is great. I have a kindergartener and I couldn't be happier with this school. Their communication between students/teachers/parents is phenomenal. I am beyond impressed with the leaps my child has taken in his education.

Terrible ...the Directerss was so mean to me as a parent and when I asked her for a meeting she said I don't have anything to say to youShe also agreed on a humilating way to direct my child in her class by her assisstant.Rejects any comments from me as a parent , she also decided to ignore my child and stop teaching him when I told her that he seemed a little bit frustrated from paper work -he is 4-and asked her if she can make it a little easier for him till he adjusts to the new place.....she was very disrespectful and unprofissional

My daughter has been attending CMS for the last 2 years. The experience has been wonderful! She started in the Toddler program and now is in the Primary program. We have seen exceptional growth and development in here since we started her at 2 years old. Here vocabulary is outstanding and she is very independent. I believe wholeheartedly this is because of her experience at CMS. I love that they teach 'grace and courtesy' lessons as well. You can definitely tell, as she always says please and thank you. As a parent I want to take credit for this, but the secret is this is something she learned at school! My son will be 18 months next year and I can't wait for him to start the program. The staff has also been wonderful to work with as well! I can't say enough good things about CMS!