Heard Elementary School

201 Daniel Circle

School District

Dothan City
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 29, 2024

Heard elementary comment/review Family engagement? WhereWilling and able to help my daughter progress? No. Didn't even know her last name , constantly having to correct it on her papers. She has an IEP that they are aware of, not being followed. The teachers and aides do not communicate. Haven't talked to any of the alleged 4 (teacher and 3 aides) that are responsible for my daughter each day. No actual notes or comments home. Only way I found out her teacher's names was someone's written response to my questions written in the parent comment section of the 3 page daycare report they send home for me to sign. First page is just a list of activities and subjects and they checkmark what she's "done that day" The other two are color sheets they printed off with letter of the alphabet, the other random. My daughter is ASD not exceptionally challenged intellectually speaking. They are doing bare minimum if that even. Why take the positions if it means nothing to you or you've lost your passion? This school is a glorified daycare. I sent a written letter to the teacher on my daughter's first day. Explaining some things and providing mine and dad's contact information in case of behaviors. No response and sent my daughter home to tell me they needed things from me that I mentioned I'd be happy to provide as soon as possible written in that letter. I hate to assume but I feel the lack of response may be due to the fact that I wrote the letter in cursive. That's sad. And I am disgusted to see such lack of concern for my daughter and communication.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2023

I honestly have no idea how rankings are done on this website. but the number here is so wrong. My girls do so well at Heard. We have dealt with schools in NC and SC, and Heard is by far the best school they have attended. I could not be happier with the education they receive at Heard.
Submitted by other on July 31, 2018

As a grandparent and a retired teacher, I am very impressed with the positive environment that Jeff Hatfield and the staff create each day. It is a safe place to learn, socialize and grow.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2014

The teachers and Principal know every student. The PTO is very active and involved with the school. My daughter loves this school. She's been there since kindergarten and is now a 2nd grader.We love love love this school!
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2013

We love Heard Magnet. Our son has been there for 4 years (3rd grader), and our daughter just started Kindergarten. We could not be any happier! We love the teachers and the Principal. Common Core has started, and is challenging. It changes the way the kids learn versus how we parents learned years ago, but the school is helping us adapt. I think it will be excellent to have the same standards across the nation. I want my kids to be as prepared as those in other states. I feel confident that Heard Magnet is doing their part to prepare these children!
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2012

Great school! Easy for parents to be involved, and you can tell that the staff love every child. Hard to leave when visiting.....my daughter loves going to school each day. This is a reflection of the quality education she gets each day at Heard in such a good environment.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2011

This school is a very good school,and I am proud to hear my daughter and grandson tell people they go to Heard Magnet. It is a very great school,that really pushes the kids to use their talents and their imagination to the fullest. They take many educational field trips, that my kids wouldn't even have been able to take if it hadn't been for their attendance at Heard. They also offer many incentives for children who do well in school,such as food certificates to local restaurants, and trips to Wings and Things. Their principal,as well as teachers are very interested in every child there,and know just about every one by name, and they treat anyone that comes to the school,as well as the children with great respect.