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Parent Reviews (5 reviews)
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My son just started at this Elm. New teachers, New principal, New PTO members... I think he is really enjoying school and i am very pleased with everything. Looking forward to a few great years more in Bandera.
Alkek is a rural school with a lot of advantages. The staff is mature and experienced. The student to teacher ratio runs about 20-1 in grades K-4. The administration has a lot of enthusiasm and parents are welcomed. Great PTO. They are a Title I campus with about 55% of their students on Free and Reduced Lunch. While they are rated Academically Acceptable, you will see that they are more than that. Each classroom has mutliple computers for student use. The campus has two playgrounds and a 1/8 mile walking track. There are two hands on science labs. Many extracurricular activities are provided to the students - like UIL, contests, oratory, Science Fair and honor roll. If you are looking for a traditional, and conservative campus this is it.
This is my childs first year at Alkek. So far I would judge the academic program as consistant and fast paced. As I learned in the open house, meet the teacher night, Kindergarten is First grade. They are emphasising on around 200 sight words I believe before Christmas. My child is loving it though, she doesn't seem stressed or over worked. She is excited to be learning to read. In just 6 short weeks, she has gone from a picture book kid to a basic reader. Age appropriate of course, but that is in my opinion, fast and accurate teaching. As far as extracurricular activities, she attends music, art,P.E. at different times and days of the week. The level of parent involvement is high. The number of parents might not be consistant with how many children, but the parents that are involved are not their just for their child,but everyones.
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