Henderson J Elementary School

I went here when I was a kid almost 20 years ago, my brothers and sisters and now my daughter. She has been very happy with her teachers and environment provided. My wife communicates with the teachers often. They seem very attentive to my daughter. I learned life lessons here as a kid influenced by great teachers. Mrs. Fletchers 5th Grade, someone I will always remember.

This school has failed my son. We have transferred schools and he is a whole grade level behind. Teaching 1st grade curriculum to 2nd graders. Failing his education has cost us financial with tutors to get him up to speed with the rest of the classmates HISD just pass kids through to Make there sub par teachers look good.

The principal see s to have a genuine care for the students.

I currently have a child in PreK heading into Kindergarten. My son has grown so much in the past year and love that PreK and Kinder have 2 teachers in the classroom to make sure student needs are met. Not much for clubs in the lower grades but for upper (2nd-5th) they have a variety of clubs such as robotics, Cycling, girls running club, cheerleading, gardening, chess club, etc. For ancillary, they have P.E., music (band), computer, and library. Currently no art program at the moment. Ms. Lopez, the current principal, has really done ALOT with the school and has brought in multiple programs such as Little Beakers Science, Children’s museum, a performance of Junior B Jones, Toro, and others. The PTO has also helped sponsor multiple field trips for the kids (my child went to 2 theatrical productions, HMNS, downtown aquarium, and another one that’s currently escaping me…). Also, my son recently had an issue with 2 older children bothering him in the hallway at dismissal. As soon as I informed the principal/his teachers (the end of the school day), the next day they went and spoke with the two boys, had my son there so they could discuss the issue together, and updated me on the matter. Problem Solved! :) I would also like to add that the counselor sends information in the weekly school letter on things you can do at home to help your child’s emotional/social growth and the counselor does a great job working with your child right away if an issue arises. Overall, Carrillo is slowly growing and improving its program from where it was a few years back. This school isn’t up there for grades/activities like Travis, ROE, or Harvard BUT they are slowly getting up there and It’s currently the highest ranked school in this area. I can’t wait to see what the school has to offer in the years to come.