Harrison Parkway Elementary School

We moved to this school district in 2023 BECAUSE of the schools. Our daughter has never had so much fun learning! The district actively tracks student progress several times a year against the school and district wide. All Carmel schools are great, but Prairie Trace stands out.

CAR RIDER AND BUS RIDER. THE CAR LINE IS NOT LIKE OTHER SCHOOLS I KNOW. THEY ASK THE NAME OF THE STUDENT THEY ARE WAITING FOR AND THEN JUST LET THE KIDS IN THE CAR. NEVER ONCE ASKED FOR ID OR ANY TYPE OF SYSTEM. KIDS GETTING ON THE DIFFERENT BUSES ( ESP IF SUBS THAT DAY) I JUST THINK THEY CAN DO BETTER.. WHEN IT COMES TO END OF THE DAY RELEASE

My daughter has had a very positive experience, her kindergarten teacher seems top notch!

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.