Colvin Elementary School

My step-daughter went to Allen for Kindergarten and for the first 4 months it was good, she was put into a higher course, but then after Christmas, she was being bullied, and i brought it up to her teacher and she did nothing about, her classes mates were getting her into trouble, and she was getting Blues, but when all this started to happen her started getting Yellows, which yellow is not good. I also had a lot of problems with the lunch ladies.

The teachers and staff at this school are dedicated and completely awesome. I was upset when my son first went to this school because I had heard such awful things. The problem is NOT the school, or its staff! The problem is the parents that don't give two shakes about their children, don't make them behave or do homework, yet want to blame the school system for their children's "failures." Until more parents in this neighborhood take some responsibility and get involved, nothing will change. Teachers can only do so much.

The education my kids are receiving is Amazing. The staff welcomed my kids with open arms and a big smile. When I need someone to talk to they allow me to talk to them and don't make me feel rushed or a burden.

Children are bullied, humiliated by staff refused to use the restroom. Lice problems never addressed. Kindergarten students showing private parts to other students and no consequences. What kind of school is this?

My experience has been good. Have had no problems with the faculty or staff at Linwood Elementary.

From the little time we've been here, it does seem like the teacher my daughter has cares. I've talked to the principal a couple times and she seems like she wants to help. I do feel like they could do more for this school but it's the district in whole. I wouldn't put a low score for this school because even the Middle School my son goes to puts in this effort. I think they need more support. It seems like it lacks community so they have to work with what they have. I do have to say I'm not from this area.... so I might be used to something different. At our old schools when I dropped my kids off in the morning staff or teachers and the principal would be there. Greeting them as they walk in. Making sure the buses are able to pull in okay. Making sure that people aren't being irate, kids aren't getting run over. Their day didn't start when the bell rung, it started as soon as the first student stepped onto their campus. But it seems like they have a pretty normal school here compared to others.

I have to say that there could be some improvement in parent/staff communication and relations.