Las Colinas Middle School

5750 Fieldcrest Drive

School District

Pleasant Valley
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:25
Type

public

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Submitted by other on November 17, 2021

One of my memorable and valued middle schools I've been to. Out of all schools (I have moved a lot and so have been to many schools throughout my life) I have ever been to, Las Colinas might just be one of the best. I have made some friends, which have very knitted and well-read personalities and wisdom. Though my experience was not full, for I have been there for only 2 of my middle school years, it was nice. The educational quality is pretty good, teachers can be funny or interesting if you have respect and get to know them. I do wish to get to know my history teacher a little better during 7th grade. Former student of Las Colinas,Denzel
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2018

We are very disappointed with the school at this point. Our 6th grader is having a tough transition and has received very minimal support. We've been trying to schedule a conference since September but have been offered 10 minutes prior to school or to meeting during the teachers' prep periods. It's true, some of the teachers he's are not willing to support struggling students or put in additional effort. We've had a particularly negative experience with a math teacher who laughed in our child's face during class, in front of other students. When these concerns were brought to administration, we were told that the best suggestion was to meet with the teachers during their prep period. Basically we have to take time off of work because the teachers don't want to meet 10 minutes after school is out, and the administrators support this. When we asked this match teacher for additional support, we were referred to a science teacher. Is this the culture at Las Colinas? Is the success of students not a priority?
Submitted by parent on April 06, 2016

Very happy with Las Colinas. As a newer member of the community, we based our home search to live in the Las Colinas area. We have an 8th and 6th grader and their transition has been great. Both children have good relationships with their teachers, and as a member of the PTSA (and very involved parent), I feel that I'm 100% in the loop.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2014

That's interesting! The other single working mother with a child not as responsible seems to have the exact same experience as myself. What a trying year! Some teachers just don't want to put in the extra effort, they do the minimum and are satisfied with that. I am constantly on Parent Connect, constantly emailing, constantly involved to absolutely very little progress. Even with the involved teachers I never receive a nice email saying my kid did anything well but the staff is always quick to call, email, or send me letters of what my child did to screw up. No positive reinforcement, no warmth at all from anyone. If you have a child that is going through some teenage angst right now beware, you are going to age yourself about 10 years. It will just frustrate you daily. My child says that some teachers show videos, don't do much teaching, are not interesting, and are completely disconnected from the students. Very little hw. Agree, no school buses so 11-13 year olds are trusted to walk home on their own after school or sit on the school grounds early (really?). Nothing to do afterschool if you are not sport oriented. Elective artistic classes are not offered in every grade.
Submitted by other on July 22, 2013

This school is great!!!!!! A student myself, I went through my 3 years with positive experiences. I advanced so much and in the end, I've grown to love the school, and now miss it. If you send your child to this school, make sure you are a responsible parent and make sure you help your child if he/she needs help, because the busy teachers don't have the time to put in extra effort to help a student. There are lots of clubs, and more activites, they started these changes in 2012-2013 ( some happen during school and all participate) . I hope this has helped :)
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2012

School is ok, neither good nor terrible. Teachers will not put in that extra effort to help a student that is not the most responsible, even when I am involved and asking for their help on their end. Lots of excuses why they are too busy, too stressed, too overwhelmed. I find my child is lost in the shuffle. Not enough hw, no projects whatsoever. Strange considering everyone else I speak with in other districts have kids with tons of hw. A huge complaint is that as many times as I've asked what a non sporty girl can do after school there has been nothing except basketball and other sports. Also, no school bus to pick up in the morning or drop off in the afternoon????? HUH? That is absolutely terrible for us working single mothers!
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2011

Honors teachers for 6-7th are outstanding. My son loves his teachers and enjoys going to school. He is able to take band as an elective and plays an instrument every day at school for all 3 years, his choice of instrument. The principal is down to Earth, approachable and professional. My biggest regret to date is leaving my older child at a local technology k-8 program because this program is better in every way, especially the teachers. Awesome school.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2011

I have had one child go all the way through Las Colinas and have another one there now. My one real complaint is that the teaching is very uneven, particularly in the areas of science and math (even in the honors program). There are some wonderful math and science teachers. But there are also some so horrible, I am seriously considering switching schools just to avoid the possibility that my 7th grader gets a particular science teacher.
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