Parent Answers to "What's a great elementary school in Katy? What makes it great?"
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Our children attend Rylander, which is great. I've also heard great things about Griffin, Wood Creek, Nottingham, Exley, Creech and Alexander. Griffin and Alexander currently have the strongest GT focus, but I expect Stanley to come to that level as well (they are new, so it takes time.) I'd say the thing that makes a school great is the level of parental involvement. All our teachers are great, but they can't do what the parents won't support. What takes our schools from good to great is the level of community involvement and parents who expect the best from their kids instead of using the school as a babysitter.
My kids are and have been at Pattison. The teachers have all been very good, concerned and caring. I think it is more important that if you plan on staying long term, choose your high schools since that really sets the stage for their future. I think Taylor and Seven Lakes are the best.
As with any school, it depends on the area. We loved Mayde Creek, the teachers, volunteers and staff were awesome. My children attended for 4 years and we had the most awesome teachers. Everyone seemed to love their job and the PTA concentrate on raising money to get items for the teachers and students all year long.
The Teachers had phones in their rooms -Wireless and you could call them anytime and leave messages. They would always return calls. I never had a problem getting a meeting with any staff member. Very diverse, fun and safe school.
I can not tell you about other Katy Schools other than I have heard nothing but great things from Nottingham Elementary, George Bush, Exley, Kilpatrick and Rylander.
The Teachers had phones in their rooms -Wireless and you could call them anytime and leave messages. They would always return calls. I never had a problem getting a meeting with any staff member. Very diverse, fun and safe school.
I can not tell you about other Katy Schools other than I have heard nothing but great things from Nottingham Elementary, George Bush, Exley, Kilpatrick and Rylander.
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