Calder Road Elementary School

Posted: September 10, 2024

Wonderful Administrators who are passionate, hard working, motivated and kind. Recently got the Blue Ribbon award for Texas Schools.
At this point it is a PK-3rd grade school. PK is only for those who qualify (income, military, homeless). The area nearby is growing rapidly so they took out fourth grade (put in 4/5th middle school, Lobit) but it wouldn’t surprise me if they put 4th back in soon after they finish Lago Mar elementary. The only thing to think about is how long you’ll be in the district and if you want your kids to go to the upper level schools- much lower ratings. Look at the school boundaries before buying a house nearby, you may not be zoned for where you think you will be. They have crazy boundaries in the school district to keep all schools title 1. That being said, Calder is an exceptional school and my kids have thrived there. They have a culture of excellence and warmth.

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Posted: July 22, 2020

Poor to outright physical bullying., to the accompanying nurse, not the student.

Posted: July 22, 2020

Student has never been given homework , to my knowledge. I am with him twice a week.

Posted: July 22, 2020

Student is in Ms. Cunningham’s class. But I have noticed other teachers that do a good job.

Posted: July 22, 2020

Too many disruptions for her to teach ethics.

Posted: July 22, 2020

Principle does not listen. She actually told me she “Always sides with the teacher.”

Posted: July 22, 2020

It is pure chaos in the class this student is in , and the teacher disappears a lot!

Posted: July 22, 2020

Posted: April 24, 2020

Overall, if you want your student to become smart only because his academic coaches help him during state mandated tests? Go for Calder.

If you want your student to be well rounded and prepared for a career in the real world? Try lobit or bay colony. It doesn’t matter if you have the best or worst teachers in the world, if your administrators act like this, you’re going to fail in one way or another.

Posted: April 24, 2020

All work here is according to the state. No child is truly challenged, mostly they are ordered by the administration to do computer games instead of actually getting taught.

Posted: April 24, 2020

The teachers are what makes this school successful. Every teacher, specials teacher, Paraprofessional, aide are more than qualified to teach my child. The administrators are the ones who stress teachers out and do nothing about any discipline problems.

Posted: April 24, 2020

The kids here are really loving. My student has special needs and he has been treated with nothing but respect by teachers and students. However, whenever he acts out....the behavior coach always gives him gator bucks?????? Thank god for the counselor here because she’s the only administrator that talks to my child about anything other than “positive reinforcement”

Posted: April 24, 2020

The admin have no idea what’s going on with students with special needs. They delegate and just show up when they need to. My student needs a special class but yet they just expect him to learn with a regular teacher and go to an art, PE, music or technology class for 45 minutes a week with no support? Awful.

Posted: April 24, 2020

this is probably the weakest point of Calder. Bullying is rampant. The students run the school. I have heard from my son that many students will actively tell lies about teachers just so that they will get fired. Teachers are contacted last about any problems, and principals act according to what the parents want. I can’t imagine being a teacher at this school where a behavior problem is blamed on me. It must be so hard for them. Shame on the administrators

Posted: March 31, 2019

When a parent puts in a complaint, or even jut a concern, it is met with anger first.

Posted: March 31, 2019

the programs for special needs children are terribly bad. just a way to file them away in a group that SOMEONE THINKS they belong in. Education depend on the teachers MOOD that day.

Posted: March 31, 2019

I think this is dealt with appropriately.

Posted: March 31, 2019

I have rarely seen ANY homework and the daily reports are written so that it could mean anything!

Posted: March 31, 2019

SOME of the teachers could care less about the students. they spend more time with the art they put on the bulletin boards!

Posted: March 31, 2019

I can't respond as I haven't seen any proof of this.

Posted: March 31, 2019

Poor to intolerable. If you see a problem and TRY to address it through the proper channels...it goes NO WHERE.

Posted: October 26, 2018

Teachers are often forced to send homework home for the students, but if you look at John Hattie's educational research - it has an effect size of 0.29 growth on the student. Which means that it doesn't always truly help the student grow throughout the year. I think reading every night is important, but unless the teacher is sending the homework home with a true purpose - I don't feel like it has much purpose.

Posted: October 26, 2018

The teachers that work at this school are AMAZING! They do not get enough credit for what they are worth. There are very few teachers at this school that I would not want my child to have.

Posted: October 26, 2018

The counselor here is AMAZING, I just wish she could be the principal.

Posted: October 26, 2018

The administration here is the WORST part of the school. Acevedo belittles teachers, parents, and students. She plays favorites and the ones that aren't her favorites she bullies until they decide to leave the school. Well, she forces them to believe leaving is their only option. Should you choose to work at this school, be sure to be part of a Teacher's Organization. Especially a big one, like TSTA - know your rights and don't ever let an administrator like her take advantage of you.

To be honest, I don't feel like the whole district truly supports newer teachers as a whole. There is not a lot of support there to help them grow. They are expected to know everything and if they don't they are expected to ask for help. The thing is though, most new teachers don't even know the best questions to ask in the first place to even get help.

Posted: October 26, 2018

All students are expected to do rigorous work, which is great - but I also feel like most students are seen mainly as test scores. I want my child to be seen as more than a score on a sheet of paper. Data is constantly shoved down the teacher's throats. In the end, the fact that the student has made a year's worth of growth - should be all that matters. Not the fact that the school is distinguished in EVERYTHING on STAAR. That is really all the administration seems to care about.

Posted: October 26, 2018

Posted: October 26, 2018

The school is amazing, but administration needs to change, and teachers should be able to feel like the Administration AND district is there to support them. Not just let them flounder and fail when things get hard.

Posted: May 5, 2018

As far as teachers, I would say that our experience has been wonderful for the most part. The exception to that has been with fourth grade teachers who seem to treat the students like they are junior high kids and often have a harsh attitude. I've seen and heard one particular teacher yell and belittle a student which made me extremely uncomfortable and I felt so sorry for the student. As for the leadership, both Ms. Acevedo and Mrs. McKnight seem to be moody and obsessed with appearances rather than taking care of parents and their teachers. My observation throughout my childrens education here is that Calder needs an administrative overhaul. Time for a change for the positive!

Posted: May 5, 2018

Busy work at best. Homework for the most part is not enriching what is learned.

Posted: May 5, 2018

The one thing I can say for sure is that the teachers at Calder are an incredibly talented pool of educators.

Posted: May 5, 2018

The counselor and teachers do a phenomenal job at instilling these traits.

Posted: May 5, 2018

Each time I have tried to communicate with Ms. Acevedo I have gotten the run around. She changes her opinion/ comments/ attitude to whatever helps her most quickly escape directly dealing with the issue. Moreover, she is known to target her teachers who may need additional support and rather than providing that support, she makes them miserable until the leave. Each year I am surprised when my kids go back to school and there are so many new teachers.

Posted: May 5, 2018

This has not been my experience as I feel less has been expected of my child due to her having a learning difficulty.

Posted: May 5, 2018

Posted: February 21, 2017

Calder Road Elementary is an awesome school. Both of our boys attend CR and they love going to school. The teachers and staff are wonderful. CR offers many extra programs for the kids. I am excited to see how having so many great opportunities at a young age will shape our children for the future.

Posted: February 21, 2017

Posted: February 21, 2017

One of my kids has a learning "difference" and the staff works with me to provide the best education for him.

Posted: February 21, 2017

The school runs smoothly. It takes good leadership to make this happen.

Posted: February 21, 2017

My kids exhibit strong character traits that they learned at school.

Posted: February 21, 2017

My kids are doing well academically and they both love their teachers.

Posted: February 21, 2017

The parents receive a "Peek of the Week" at the beginning of the week or end of previous week. The "Peek of the Week" informs us of the homework for the week.

Posted: April 12, 2015

We have been at this school for three years. Each year the leadership is worse. The school administration/personnel is very disorganized and does not have the kids best interest in mind. The school is over packed and I keep getting the same statement. "We have over 100 additional kids this year. We are having to do a lot of paperwork . We could not get too the programs that were offered at the beginning of the year because of all the kids. We are short staffed." Too many excuses (lies) for me. At this very moment I am making new educational arrangements for my child. If these are issues, then how can I be sure you are appropriately teaching my child ? Somebodies child is going to fall through the cracks. Calder Road needs new positive leadership. Not a person trying to please only the group of ppl she wants to please. Wake up DISD !

Posted: August 23, 2014

The teachers are amazing, but the principal is AWFUL. There is no reinforcement with discipline, and she will talk down to, and even yell at the parents. She is also known for yelling at her teachers -- who work VERY hard to make her look good (test scores). The teachers she doesn't like, she will make their life miserable so they will quit...and the teachers she likes, she will move them to academic coach positions. This school has a very high turn over teacher rate, which is difficult for the parents and students to understand.

Posted: April 18, 2014

The staff and teachers are friendly , smart and know there stuff. Making sure the children feel comfortable and safe . Keeping the parents or caregivers well informed of the daily teachings and upcoming events . Making the child excited about attending school to learn . Thanks for making great memories .

Posted: March 24, 2013

I enjoy working at Calder Road! We have great parents who support their students. The staff cares about children and goes above and beyond to help students succeed. I wake up each morning looking forward to another day seeing my Calderiffic family!

Posted: October 8, 2012

This is our third year at Calder and the teachers/staff are all wonderful. They have worked with each of my children to make sure that they are progressing at the proper rate. My children both enjoy going to this school.

Posted: September 17, 2012

This school is incredible! As a parent, I could not be more content with the level of communication and concern the staff has for my students. The focus is always on what is best for the student, and fostering great relationships with parents and the entire community. The campus has the latest technology and materials for educational growth, and I feel confident that my children will be successful after developing their elementary skills at Calder Road.

Posted: August 16, 2012

My children have had great experiences at this campus. We love the communication that goes into letting us know what's going on. The school does automated call outs and sends out calendars each month to keep us notified of what's going on. They have strict policies on picking up kids and letting visitors in the building, but I think this is good because they care about the safety of our children. It's a new school but they definitely have their act together. My kids have always loved their teachers and I appreciate feeling like part of the Calder family.

Posted: August 15, 2012

I have had nothing less of an amazing experience at Calder Road. The teachers are caring and WANT to be there. The principal and assistant principal are helpful with any concerns that I may have. I feel that the school offers many opportunities for parent involvement. I am also please with the academic education that my child receives.

Posted: December 11, 2011

This a great school my child loves attenting this school she has fun here she loves to learn and i am very pleased that the teachers are very nice and caring to thier students.

Posted: August 12, 2011

WONDERFUL! This school has great communication and they care! Very organized with the opening of this school

Posted: May 31, 2011

I have been very happy with the staff of this school. They are all friendly. They remember you. My daughter's teacher was amazing! My daughter learned alot and progressed so quickly. For the first year it was a great year! I can't wait for next year!

Posted: May 13, 2011

For Dickinson to have all variety of people there is no diversity in the staff. The solution to every problem is Special Ed, thats the principals approach. NOT HAPPY AT ALL