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Parent Reviews (5 reviews)
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Could not have asked for a better place to be putting our son at kindergarten. Everyone is so warm; atmosphere resembles that of a much smaller private school. I really like that parents are so involved here. And so many kids ride the bus; it is very safe to do so - how convenient is that?? Next year he may be old enough to bike like so many others do. Wonderful Mayberry-esque setup.
Parent involvement is excellent and it seems to be an overall great school. However, they do not offer a spelling bee, choir, or an honor roll for the children for which I was disappointed. There's also a lot of pressure to send in unnecessary amounts of money for certain activities. For example teacher appreciation gifts. They have asked each student to send in $20 a piece before which I think is ludicrous when you multiply that times 20 students. I'm all for teacher appreciation, don't get me wrong it's important. But not everyone has the money to throw around like that and there is a lot of pressure at Buckalew to do just that...A bit overboard if you ask me.
My daughter attended this school for two years, Kindergarten and First grade. She had both a new teacher and an experienced one, who provided consistent guidance and support. I did find the need to encourage more one on one reading, which was what my child needed. The PTO plays a big role, providing financial support in several areas. I didn't find that the mix of children represented a very realistic or diverse group, which was something important to me.
Buckalew is a great school, but there's too much emphasis placaed on the amount of homework. Many kids have so much homework that they can't play after schoool. The 'buck' also doesn't stop at the school. If you have a complaint, it's always the state legislature's fault.
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