Haynes Elementary School

Lack of communication and intelligence from staff

First impressions: Positive energy and lots of smiles in the hallways from teachers, staff, and students. Lots of decorations and spirit. Sadly, this year, I do not feel my child got what she needed in her classroom. I worried about her academically and physically. She made honor roll all year but she made only slight progress from last year according to her testing. I feel like she was not given a chance to show her full potential because she performed just good enough to meet requirements. She was also sick at times through the year and should have been sent to the nurse or home, but was not. She suffered with a burst eardrum one of those times. It bothered me deeply that her complaints of pain were ignored that day. Parent announcements are often sent out last minute, if at all, leaving parents pressed to rearrange work schedules etc or forced to miss the event. My child LEFT CAMPUS for a planned trip see CV FFA animals and I had no clue about it until days after the trip only because it was shared on social media. I asked why I wasn't informed -the teacher just forgot to tell me, though the rest of the class was informed some how. The disorganization is frustrating to say the least. I also wished there were more educational activities and trips outside the classroom. Recess is dismal and often cut short for various reasons including punishment. There's lack of play equipment and several things broken for months. They have a PTO but they don't do much besides give the kids candy and ask for money. I volunteered often hoping for positive changes. It was hard to be heard among the mean girl clique. Funds where never shared equally amongst grades. Out of $8k+ raised, PTO spent over $2,500 on fith grade graduation. There was nothing given to the other grades except candy. That seems incredibly unfair to the rest of the student body who donated. The PTO Seems very poorly ran and is not interested in improving student educational experience. It's truly another missed opportunity for students and staff. I had several concerns with the PTO and asked the principal for guidance on how to resolve. He never responded. Instead, another admin. was sent to interigate, intimidate and threaten me to be quiet. Paraphrasing she said " You need to learn to keep your mouth shut or I will personally make yours and your child's time here difficult". Threats are used often and freely at all levels of CV admin. My child won't spend another day in their care.

I have attended this school for a little while now and I have noticed alot of kids getting bullied, racism, and fighting. Another thing I do not like about this school is that they are A.U. (academically unacceptable). Therefor the school dors not deserve districts money or time, and I strongly belive that the school should be shut down.

Really nice people. Very kind students too! Also there is a youth center nearby so my kids get to walk there with their friends while I am t work!!