Amelia Elementary School

It is an experience one that I hope to get better, and in support of my daighter's bright future I don't depend staff at this school to challenge. I see that she struggles with internalizing things, and I just want her to learn and be in a environment where she can express herself, and continue to grow and develop. I am a hopeful parent, concerned 24/7 and take advantage of teaching my child before she goes to her classroom. They are babysitting...

Wonderful, wonderful school! I will be sad once all my kids have gone on to middle school. Sallie Curtis is the best elementary school in Beaumont. The teachers and staff are wonderful, and truly love your babies like their own. My oldest, whos just about to start high school was in GT classes the whole time she was there and went on to pre AP and high school classes in middle school. She'll be starting high-school with a semester or 2 already done, credit wise. My youngest is in 1st grade GT and her reading and comprehension has sky rocketed and is reading chapter books now. Absolutely wonderful school!

This school has come so far in the 6 years we've been there. Comparing 2018 to 2024: communication has improved drastically. Instead of finding out about a special dress days the night before or added activities the week of, the school sends out a calendar for the year before school starts! If plans change, they let parents know asap and usually with at least a couple weeks notice. There has been a lot of turnover for both staff amd teachers over the years and they've done an amazing job bringing the fun (and parents) back in to the school. The PTA is very active and has strong relationships with the staff, teachers, business partners and fellow parents. The entire culture has changed and is a true partnership between the school, the children and their caregivers.

What was once a fabulous school and one of the best in the district is now just a building. Compassionate and effective teachers do not receive the support they so much deserve. The current administration is ineffective and lacks the necessary leadership to make this once great school wonderful again. EVEN IF we could stay (my 5th grader is moving on) we would not. Fabulous teachers are leaving, strong families are leaving, discipline and bullying are out of control and the good kids get swept under the rug. Been a very sad year for BISD. Change the principal for a hope that neighborhood families come back. Just too bad.