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I disagree with some of the negative comments regarding olvin Run. We have 2 children here (one in GT and one in Kindergarten) and have found the Administration and staff to be consistently outstanding in quality, responsive and friendly. In addition, Colvin Run offers some of the most comprehensive programs (including 26 languages offered before, during and away from school via Rosetta Stone) in the nation. It is an excellent school.
We moved to this area a few years ago because our child was about to start kindergarten. A few years into Colvin Run Elementary we realized we've made a mistake. Paying so much money on property tax with the hope that our child will get one of the best education turns out to be a disappointment. Things have gotten a lot better with the new school principal over the last year. But if you are thinking of moving here because of the school, think again. The parents-teacher organization gives you a false sense of welcoming and friendliness, whilst in fact you'd better just ask how high when they tell you to jump. A lot of parents are truly good and devoting volunteers, but a small group of high-profile, brown-nosing, soccer moms call all the shots.
You should note that this is a 'GT' center - and there is in fact a sharp division among the 'gifted' and 'non'-gifted students. With a very few exceptions, I have found both the administrators and the teachers pretty unresponsive; they seem maybe to be coasting on their reputation.
The administration does not respond to parental concerns regarding the quality of teaching. They stonewall by saying, 'You are the only parent we've heard from about this supposed problem,' when in fact many parents complain. Teachers know that the administration will back them up no matter how unsatisfactory they are. This is a great school for teachers and administrators, not for students.
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