Helena Intermediate School

3500 County Road 52

School District

Shelby County
Grade

3-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on October 18, 2024

THE FOOD IS MODEE I HADE A ROTTEN APPLE!
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2018

Our experience with the school has been great. We moved here because of the school and we are very happy with it.
Submitted by other on May 30, 2017

We are removing our child from this school for the next school year. There was very little actual work done. Only one book was given as required reading for the year, communication from teachers regarding what was being taught was virtually non existent after the first month. There were no projects or book reports, and spelling tests stopped after Christmas. There were no text books ever brought home and no access other than computer lab to a tablet/ laptop. My child glued xerox copies of other books into a notebook and worked them. This is ridiculous! They stopped AR reading program a few years ago and don't seem to have replaced it with anything. 4th and 5th have up to 29 in a class. They In general we are just highly disappointed with what we thought was a great school. Pros: nice building and great security. The school nurse is outstanding!
Submitted by other on May 26, 2017

Terrible experience with both my kids here. Ended up homeschooling. They didn't discipline at all a boy that put a bruise on my child's face. They also let my child fall further behind without taking my concerns seriously and I finally demanded an IEP eval, but it took so long that we just changed to homeschooling. It's a shame what this school allows to go on, and so many exceptional teachers have left in past two years.
Submitted by other on May 06, 2016

When faced with concerns the staff is quick to address matters and work towards a solution.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2015

This has bee a greater experience than in the past long ago. The principal is more down to earth and tries to be very helpful. The new system in place for entering the office and the school zone is helpful in regards to safety. Overall, we have been impressed. What I would like to see more of is when students are struggling for RTI to indeed be followed by the need for possible further intervention services. Reading words per min is still a strong focus as well as comprehension, but comprehension needs more attention due to how it affects matters once they reach the middle school level.Teachers have been receptive to communication and have been very receptive to offer help when needed or asked.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2015

Helena Intermediate School is a nice school, although it has been our experience this year that they employ very few friendly faculty members. It is often hard to work with them and they almost always seem to be "put out" when helping parents even with simple tasks such as paperwork. Also, they are in a terrible location due to the unbelieveable traffic problem in Helena, which of course, is not their fault. However the person directing traffic in the mornings at the school is a fault and is almost always hateful. She also should worry more about the kids getting out of their cars safely, than what she wears and how she looks everyday. A bit too revealing on some days for sure. Lastly, the after school care folks are the best part of this school. They take good care of the kids, make sure that they play by the rules and behave; but most importantly make you feel welcomed when you come to pick your child up.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2014

Since moving to Helena from another school system, we have been so pleased with every aspect of the school. Everyone we have been in contact with so far has been wonderful. I also love how organized they are. They keep you informed of what is going on and make it easy for parents to be involved. I could not be happier with this school!
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2013

There are getting to be many students in one classroom. The teachers do not recognize that all students do not learn the same way. This public school system is too worried about appearances and keeping up with the "Joneses" so to speak. Every child has a gift and time should be taken for it to be discovered...this is where public school systems fail. ADD and ADHD is a problem because they take away recess as punishment...sometimes the whole class gets punished for just a few students acting up. Give these kids a full hour of PE...active play and recess and you will see less problems with ADD and ADHD. I think teachers should be retested every year in order to keep their jobs. I see areas where money is wasted in the school that can be put put to use in other areas. Each classroom should have an aide to assist with the students due to the high teacher student ratio. Give more positive reinforcement instead of negative reinforcement. Do not take recess away from kids...they need the break. How could this school improve? Quit trying to impress the wanna be yuppies and treat everyone equally, if you see a child struggling, don't punish the child...take a moment and help.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2010

I love this school for my children and the teachers are very nice and they try to do their best every day
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2010

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Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

We have great teachers and parents who really care about our children
Submitted by student on July 02, 2009

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