My experience relates to the special election that was held at Mohawk Elementary School on…read moreSaturday, May 2. I didn't take any photos of the voting area as that would be inappropriate. The entrance is clearly marked and accessible with plenty of parking available. Signs clearly showed where to go to the cafeteria and there were several poll workers there to get you checked in and provide ballots. Once you made your selections, it was easy to place your ballot in the machine and be on your way! I hadn't been inside the school in a number of years so it was fun to see the remodeled cafeteria and library. Tax dollars well spent. Elementary aged students should be proud to attend school here. It looks to be a great place to have fun and learn at the same time.

It's a very supportive environment for students in grades K-6th. The staff and families work well…read moretogether to provide a well-rounded and happy experience for the children.

We could not be happier that we chose to send our daughter to Arapaho Classical Magnet. The school…read moreis filled with caring faculty, very involved parents, strong academic standards, and kind kids (the faculty works very hard to teach the kids to be supportive of each other - it's so fun to see how well that works). This is our child's last year at ACM (she's been there K-6) and it feels like it just gets better every year.

Both of my girls go to ACM and they love it. As a parent we chose ACM because of the dedication…read morefrom both the staff and the parents. This is an amazing school and any kid would be lucky to be a student here.

Brentfield Is a magical place. My son began there in the middle of fourth grade when we transferred…read moreto Dallas with AT&T from San Antonio. It was a huge change for all of us but especially for him. I don't care about Commended This and Blue Ribbon That, I care about my son living a fulfilling life. Brentfield is the only school where someone knew more about autism than I do. Principal Steve Lemons is a diplomat. He supports his teachers tremendously but he also acknowledges their flaws. He knows the name of every child, he greets them, he is no stranger to the cafeteria. He was born to be an elementary school principal. Absolutely.

Our family loves this school! We have 2 children at Brentfield, and we have had a great…read moreexperience. Every year we feel like we hit the teacher jackpot. They are great educators, and they go above and beyond with individual needs of the kids. We moved specifically to this area for the school and has exceeded our expectations. My kids love going to school every day and they are learning so much. Another great aspect to the school is the community between parents, teachers and staff. Our family feels extremely connected to the Brentfield community.

Love this school. The diversity of skillsets can be trying but my children have done fabulously.read more

I am a Texas Certified Math (8-12) and Technology Applications (EC-12) Teacher and have been…read moreteaching Math in the North Dallas Area since 2001. I have taught in Private Schools to Public Charter Schools. I have taught small classes to up to 30+-40 students. I have taught at 6 different schools and all grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade (Precalculus, Statistics, Math Reasoning, Math Models with Applications). I was also a former Adjunct Part Time College Professor at Collin College teaching a computer class for four years. I started teaching at Bridge Builder Academy (BBA) in Richardson, Texas in January 2022. BBA is uniquely different in that students are taught one on one with their teachers. They get 100% of their teacher's time, and focus during each one-hour lesson. Students are constantly working because there is no time to be distracted by other students, goofing off on their phones, tablets, laptops, etc. They can't just "hide" in a large classroom and get lost in the material, or be afraid to ask for help, etc. Most schools would have forced me to use a set of curricula but each BBA individual's curriculum is designed according to what is best for the student to become successful based on their unique individual learning needs, styles, etc. I was approached by parents of students I taught at BBA's Graduation in May 2022 and they were thanking me for putting in the time to know their students, working with them, and helping them to do better in math. One student hated math, but the parents told me that in my 5 short months that they learned to appreciate it and like it. Another parent thanked me for her getting her son more than well-prepared for the upcoming school year. BBA offers parents and students a chance to have teachers work directly with their students in an individual one on one relationship. I have the freedom to be able to adjust individual learning. Yes, our tuition might be higher than other Private Schools. Make sure when you compare schools you look at how big the classes are. How can your child get the individualized attention and learning in a 45 minute or 1 hour class with 10, 20 or 30 other students? Are your teachers certified by TEA in the State of Texas? Are your teachers certified in Special Education or have worked with Special Education Students in the past? Will your student get one-on-one support? Will the curriculum be developed for your child's unique skills or learning styles to be successful in life? How will it change from the other students in the class? Are your child's Principals (or in the case of Private Schools and Charter Schools or Directors) have recent certification in the classroom as a Teacher and/or Administrator? Are all of the School's Classes taught by a certified teacher or just a long term substitute who may or may not having any teaching credentials? Is your student going to get the attention they need in your school or are they just a number in the classroom? In my 22+ years of teaching at multiple schools, I have had Principals with no certification and no teaching experience. BBA was recently (2023) awarded a 1st Place GOLD MEDAL in the Dallas Morning News' People's Choice Awards for the BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL in the DFW Area! This is the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW (We also won for 2022). Some schools talk about STEM, but have your students ever participated in a NASA Sponsored Contest? During the 2021-2022 school year, students from Bridge Builder Academy participated in the NASA Hunch program. Led by Mr. Michael Hays (BBA Teacher of the Year 21-22) students designed a prototype moon shoe "Lunar Loafers". They presented their original design during an event in November 2021 where NASA scientists evaluated their ideas and presentation. At this event, it was suggested that they pursue a patent for their product. Our students were selected to participate in the "Innovation Day" event in April 2022 at the Johnson Space Center. At this final event for the school year, they were awarded 3rd place in addition to winning a National Award for Design and Prototype. BBA has recently been selected by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) to be a 2022-2023 School of Excellence! BBA was the ONLY school in Richardson and Plano, 1 of 4 in the DFW area, 1 of 7 in the State of Texas, and just 1 of 123 in the entire United States! We are honored to receive this recognition! In 2019, Teresa A. Bronsky, Head of the School, was named a Member of the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education. With this appointment, she was able to help formulate the direction that Special Education would take in the state of Texas for the foreseeable future. In July, 2023, Two Teachers from BBA were selected and worked on Proclamation 2024 in Austin, TX to review and provide input for proposed new State Approved TEA Curriculum for Schools for Technology Applications and Personal Finance.

My oldest son has been going to Bridge builder academy for almost 3 years now, and it has been…read moreabsolutely amazing! The amount of growth in his mentality, confidence and especially his education has been phenomenal! Im truly beyond grateful for finding this school! All the staff have been incredible and we definitely consider them family! I highly recommend this school! You will not be disappointed thats for sure

My son is 1 and has only been here for a few months but he absolutely loves it. I think he'd prefer…read moreto be at daycare than home The staff is so warm and welcoming. You can tell they really care about the kids they see each day!! My boy just got moved to the big kid baby room and he's so excited to get there and always smiling at pick up! Y'all are the best!! Price is great too!!

I love this daycare- besides normal kid drama amongst the children they communicate with me and…read moreanswer all of my calls in regards to my son. My son went through something at school that made the news and they called just to offer their support which is awesome!!!! They pick up on time everytime and communicate when they are closed prior to so arrangements can be made. Overall- I would recommend for sure.

Our boys go here and we love it! Some of the teachers have made a huge impact on our sons!…read moreParticularly Mr. Newsome, Miss Mason and Mrs. Manning/Brown. M and D LOVE you all! Thanks!

Our experience at Jess Harben was good. Diverse population, invested teachers, wonderful principal.read more

This place is so much more than a school. While it no longer serves as an elementary school, it is…read morestill owned by the district and is utilized as a teacher training center and administrative office. But even in its newest capacity, it is still used for community meetings and community sports events, as well as other functions for the neighborhood. When it closed as a school, everybody in the neighborhood was happy that the district decided to make it into offices. We were also excited to see you at the district, made the decision to keep the playgrounds maintained for the children of the neighborhood.