Stevens Park Elementary School

I think the school is making a great improvement with the new principal. He is actually involved with all of the school activities. He is walking the halls, helping with the drop offs in the morning, which was a huge problem. Pylons are setup at the curb, now. We get recorded calls for updates and reminders of activities. Ultimately it is up to the parents to step up and volunteer to do more for the children and school. Teachers can only do so much during their ten hours or more a day for our children. I wish they had more sport activities for the kids, like soccer, volleyball, baseball or softball. It takes time to make it to the top, but at least we are striving to get there!Think Positive....stay positive!

Administration will not back the teachers. They will always care about the kids’ “feelings” more than they will care about what is good for them. Tavallaee also is a two-faced principal who will turn her back on you after acting like she cares about your well-being. Administration threw me under the bus so many times and did not care about what I did for them (Started a Debate Club and became a respectable name in that community). They also loved to hang an “irregularity” over my head and not allow me to test students after one mistake I made, showing a clear lack of trust and forgiveness after anyone makes one mistake. They also do not care about your outside life from the school. Admin shows no regard for maintaining a work-life balance and care more about what you can do after school for the students. DO NOT WORK HERE! Unless you don’t mind a dictatorial principal and not much leeway on what you can do, little to no teacher autonomy.

I was surprised to read a few of the negative reviews recently, but I know everyone’s experience is different. I’ve had two children at this school since 2022, and a third about to join. We are so happy to have found Rosemont! My kids are in the dual-language program. They love their teachers and I’ve never had them come home from a school day upset. They are excited to tell me about topics they are covering in school, and the things they do with their friends. I’ve found the community involvement is uniquely strong— in addition to the highly active PTA there is a robust dad’s club affiliated with the school that goes on quarterly camping trips with the kids, does fundraisers, and sponsors events. At the end of the year there is a week during which local streets close to encourage student biking, ending with a longer group bike ride and celebration in downtown Bishop Arts. The school also offers many extracurricular offerings including a running club, Pom team, chess, dance, and more. Both our children were attending a great private school in our old city, and while the resources are obviously somewhat less, we’ve had a really nice experience and are very happy at Rosemont.

I went to this school and I had the best education, the teachers would even help students that were struggling, and all the teachers and staff]s were nice people.

We recently withdrew our child from this school due to concerns around food handling practices and how toddler behavior is managed, though there were some positives worth noting.Pros:The school grounds are new and well-kept, and a few of the teachers were genuinely sweet, patient, and clearly cared about the children. Those individual teachers were the highlight of our experience. Unfortunately, the positive efforts of those staff members were overshadowed by issues in management and overall direction.Food Safety & Basic Care:We observed several practices that were concerning for young children:Milk was left out for long periods instead of being kept refrigerated.Children’s lunches were not stored cold and were served without being heated.Water was not consistently offered throughout the day, even on hot Texas days.Toddlers are especially vulnerable to dehydration and foodborne illness, so proper food handling and reliable hydration are basic standards we expected.Handling of Toddler Behavior:Our 20-month-old struggled during transitions at times — which is extremely typical for this age — but the teachers seemed unsure of how to support him. The classroom environment often felt chaotic, and staff appeared at a loss for how to respond.The head of school recommended we hire a play therapist to observe him. We did exactly that, and the licensed professional concluded that his behavior was entirely environment-based and that he did not need therapy.Despite this, the school provided zero solutions. This response didn’t feel developmentally informed or collaborative.Management & Communication:While some teachers were wonderful, the leadership structure felt disorganized and lacked a clear understanding of toddler development. Communication was inconsistent, and concerns we raised did not lead to meaningful changes.Overall:The facilities are nice and a few of the teachers were caring, but the issues with food safety, hydration, and behavior support made us feel the environment wasn’t appropriate for our child. We ultimately chose to withdraw and move to a more structured, developmentally aligned program.

We have been attending St Cecilia for 3 years and it has been a great experience all around. The teachers and staff are beyond supportive and dedicated to the children in every way, and also to the parents. This school feels like a family and you can just tell how much the teachers care about the students. Its an amazing atmosphere and we highly recommend St. Cecilia to anyone looking for a strong, faith-based education.