I would like information about Pecan Creek Elementary in Denton, Texas. We are looking at a house in the neighborhood but would like more insight about the school.
We are still eyeing a house out there but are still reluctant. We love the house and would love the extra space, but the decision to move from one really great house with great neighbors and a good school to another isn't as easy as one might think! We also looked into Lantana as well. So, the update is that we still haven't decided, and if there are other Pecan Creek moms on here, i'd still love to hear from you!!
My daughter goes to Sam Houston Elem. (which I love) but I have a LOT of church friends whose kiddos go to Pecan Creek. They all have wonderful things to say about it. My best friend was a temporary sub as the art teacher there for the last 2 months - she, too, said it was an awesome school.
From what I've seen and heard - most of the southern Denton ISD schools are really good.
Hollie,
Just wanted to give my two cents that I have heard great things about Pecan Creek. My kids do not attend there, but we have a lot of friends who kids do attend there and the love it. I second earlier advice that I have heard great things about Hawk, McNair, Nelson (all the schools in the South Denton area). Good luck!
My daughter went to Pecan Creek from the time it opened (3rd thru 5th grade). This was her 3rd elementary school because they kept opening new schools and switching her around. The principal, Mrs. Atkinson, is great and I know all of the teachers enjoy working for her. I really liked Pecan Creek, everyone was really involved. My daughter is in 7th grade now at Crownover, but I still have friends with elementary kids there. L. M
I am not a Pecan Creek Mom but a great friend of mine is and she loves it. She moved away from a great school district so I think that says a lot that she is happy there!
Hollie, I just saw your post and wanted to let you know that we love Pecan Creek! This is our first school, so I dont have experience with my child in another school, but we have had a wonderful experience at Pecan Creek. There was a little concern for me that the rating has dropped since we started coming, but a teacher friend of mine explained a little more about how it works, and how a few children's test scores can make a big difference. Where exactly are you planning to buy?? The only thing to take into consideration is that there is so much growth up here that they continue to have to rezone attendance lines, so unless you are living in the Preserve at Pecan Creek or somewhere close, there is a possibility that it could change. There seems to be a lot of parent support at the school, and the PTA is great. Last year there was a bit of a mix up about a guy that was taking pictures with out id(it turned out that he worked for the firm that built the building, but it was a tense few days) The word was spread quickly, and within a few weeks at best the PTA pulled the funds together to buy a computer check in system. That quick action told me a lot!! My first daugher is in second grade now, and so far we have liked all of her teachers, and other staff. It is a very positive style of teaching, and she is rewarded often for her good behavior. I have also been the room mom before, and involved in othere activities, and it is wonderful. Please pm me if you have ANY other questions!! We love this area, and will be fighting the good fight if they try to move us to another school!! Take care ~A.~
I am not a Pecan Creek Mom however I am a long time Dentonite that has children at another school in Denton--Ginnings. I have heard nothing but good things about Pecan Creek however. It's funny how competitive even elementary schools are around here. If there were any negatives-I'm pretty sure I would have heard them by now.
The wonderful and most important thing is that you are involved. The more involved you are in your childrens lives the better it is and if there are some issues, you are there to make that school a little bit better!!
Good Luck!
Jillian
