Pinnacle Intermediate School

Great teachers. They care about my children. My kids are happy to go to school each day.

We have had lots of great teachers here, with the exception of one or two. It is concerning that the school is losing quite a few teachers this year and some are being moved around against their will. The principal that is making the decision to move teachers is leaving this year anyway. The moral of teachers here seems to be getting lower. If you have a student with an IEP, you will need to keep a close watch on whether or not those modifications are being implemented by teachers and the school. We also know student growth is not up to par as stated. That is the biggest concern.

I don't think you will find better 4th grade teachers as well as music and P.E. teachers!

Great school - some of the parents seem a little proud to the point of being stuffy (why, I don't know - it's a middle class neighborhood), but most of the folks are good people who care about their kids. Kids are respectful and very smart because of parent involvement at home. School events are safe, well organized and controlled but fun for the kids. Rules are strict but once learned the kids are rewarded and encouraged to learn. The surrounding area is one of the best in town for a middle income family. It's safe and has consistently nice, well cared for homes. I've seen the school systems of four different states and I can say this school is a model American elementary school. Any parent would be proud to send their children there.

I recently had the unfortunate experience of waiting for a tour at Amarillo Montessori, and I feel compelled to share my disappointment with the unprofessionalism I encountered.Upon arriving at the preschool, I was excited about the prospect of touring for my children. However, my enthusiasm quickly turned into frustration as I was left waiting for a staggering amount of time, with absolutely no communication regarding the delay. I understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, but a simple gesture of informing me about the delay would have been a basic courtesy. Feeling increasingly impatient, I approached the front staff to inquire about the status of my interview. To my astonishment, not a single word was uttered in response. Instead, the staff stared at me blankly, and then exchanged perplexed glances with each other. The lack of communication and disregard for my time left me feeling disrespected and undervalued as a prospective parent.Further, the hallways had boxes scattered about, creating hazards and barriers to exit. When I rang the doorbell to enter, no one asked who I was or what I was doing there. They just buzzed me right on in. The lack of security is alarming.In any professional setting, clear and open communication is key, and it was disheartening to experience the complete absence of it at Amarillo Montessori. A simple apology or acknowledgment of the delay would have gone a long way in mitigating the frustration I felt.In light of this unprofessional conduct, I made the decision to leave without participating in the tour. A preschool that neglects to respect the time and concerns of prospective parents raises serious questions about its commitment to professionalism, childcare, and basic courtesy.I hope this review serves as constructive feedback for Amarillo Montessori to improve its communication and organizational practices in the future. As a full-time working mom, my time is valuable. I expect a higher standard of professionalism from any institution, especially one entrusted with the care and education of young children.

My son started at Arbor last year, and we have had nothing but a positive experience. He is very shy but also very smart, and we worried that he would get ignored and/or bored in a public school. Arbor has certainly challenged him academically, and the small class sizes have allowed him to overcome his shyness and truly blossom.