Holbrook Elementary School

6402 Langfield Road

School District

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 06, 2020

I would rate this school a 8/10 as a mother of four children I see much improvement since their last school . I’m definitely keeping them until they graduate
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2018

Great School that provides a great education
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2017

The administrative staff is horrible. I've been having problems with my son's attendance at school, but I called and explained what was going on. During that time the headstart program called and told me my son could start their program as soon as I got him a physical and update his shots. I brought all of my documents to the school and the front office staff acted like they didn't know what was going on. They proceeded to get the principal who made the entire situation worse. She's rude and certainly not helpful. I had a staff member run out the car I was in and basically called me a liar. If I can't get any help at this school, I'm going higher to get help. The kids aren't getting what they need at this school if it's run by a person who doesn't have any communication skills.
Submitted by other on February 13, 2017

The principal is very rude. She try talk to you with no respect but I had to put a stop to that real quick. The staff are rude too I guess because the principal is rude. I called the school to let the office know my child was in the hospital. After my child was in the hospital for a week nobody called to check to see if everything was ok. Not evening the teacher try to call. I guess these kids are just numbers. I knew I wasn't going like this school at the beginning of this school year. The staff was rude then. I never had any problems with cyfair isd until now at this school
Submitted by other on January 19, 2017

I had a bad experience with this school, my kids every day ask me: " Mom please can we go back to the old school?" When i ask why babies what happen both say: " We don't like this school" because the other kids don't stop bullying, the staff when i talk to them are very rude with me, i try enroll my son on the Baseball team in the last day to enroll and they refused, they said was completed and don't have space for my son because was supposed to be 12 but they already had 16....and i asked " why you guys can't have 17? And the coach Mr. Brown can make a test with all kids to check who pass and who don't pass for the team. I sended emails for the coach and he never answered me i try send a message by the office and they said to me i can't talk with the coach....i feel they discriminate me and my son....the treatment i received in this school was ridiculous...they do not think in the kids. Also they have special kids with bad behavior unattended by a adult and my daughter every day was hitting for this child and the teachers never saw, my daughter put the hands up and the teacher was talking with somebody and never saw her...also i need to send a bottle of water for my kids because they can't drink water because they do not authorize. Also every they when i pick up my kids they need to go to a bathroom because the school bathroom they said is disgusting have poppy every where and they can't use and nobody clean. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL. My kids teachers are nice, but a school is not only the teachers need be a team and this school are far away to be a team.
Submitted by other on August 11, 2016

My son was behind severely because he was always concentrating on him getting bullied at recess. The staff at his new school since we have moved saw how he was behaving and the reason why. Now that the emotional roller coaster is gone and he feels safer his confidence and education skills are climbing up. We are so proud of him for wanting to exceed in such a better environment. Parents if you see a behavior problem in your child's academics there must be a reason. Get involved in your child's education so that you can see what the problem is in person. With you there on the school property volunteering your child will feel safer and more at ease. The PTA is the way to go. God bless
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2015

I really hope to God that the administrators & educators of this school aren't as nonchalant & passive with the students as they are with the parents. I am a stand up kind of parent so if I see ANYTHING I don't agree with I'm there, so with that being mentioned A LOT & I mean A LOT can & needs to change with the way they do things... Let's start with the time allowed to pick up & drop off your kid(s); 15 minutes to get hundreds of kids in a crowded school that us in a narrow street busy neighborhood is beyond ridiculous. Secondly, overall in MOST of the Texas school districts there needs to be black history taught thoroughly to our children, of all races, ethnicities & nationalities. After all, it is a very crucial & very important part of our country's history, it's very obvious that these schools feel as though "black history" isn't as important as learning that Christopher Columbus discovered America.. *LaughOutLoud
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2014

Son is in1st & I am AMAZED at how well he is doing. The staff has always been professional and respectful, but will not compromise when it comes to kid's safety and learning. AS THEY SHOULDN'T! I have read the bad reviews, and I can tell you the type of parents they are. The lady that has drop off problems is the "I am impatient & more important" parent. The lady that pulled her daughter out of school after the first day threw a fit bc the school doesn't allow parents in the classrooms the first 2 weeks. She is also the one that impatient lady is honking at because she's taking the full 15 minutes to hug, kiss, take pictures, cry. I too was a little upset I did not get to walk my son to his first class ever, but can you imagine the added chaos if helicopter parents were allowed to go inside? Taking photos of little Jenny sitting in her desk, now getting up from her desk, now coloring... This is what "meet the teacher" is for BEFORE the school year starts. I didn't give it 5 stars bc some of the events have been a little disorganized, book fair, muffins with mom, etc. But the 1st week, man they got that down yo! All in all, this is one of the better schools. My son loves it.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2014

A lot of patience is needed to deal with this school! First I will start with how ridiculous it is to drop off and to pick your child. Dropping your child off in the morning is the worst, you are allowed a wopping 15 minutes to do so. Between 7:55a-8:10a is the time frame you have to work with. Parents are in their cars lined up around a nearby park close to the school. Parents often park on nearby streets and walk there children to the door, if that is not your preference you will wait in two long lines of traffic in order to have the staff take the kids from your car. This process often causes friction between parents and staff. The staff is often rude and speaks to parents as if they are children themselves. Also if you do not get a chance to drop your child of before the bell rings, you are asked to park your vehicle and sign your child in as tardy in the office. Angry parents fill this office daily due to these ridiculous circumstances. My personal experiences with the staff is not good! Seems like they take pride in giving parents a hard time with every aspect of interaction with them. Being a volunteer parent is the hardest part of having to write this review!
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2014

I am a parent. I witness a situation that in my opinion was not handled properly. I dropped off my daughter at school and decide to have breakfast with her. As I was leaving I saw a teacher speaking to a student. The little girl was crying her heart out. Her face was red and tears were coming down. Next thing I know the teacher grabbed the little girls face and told her "You look at me when I'm speaking to you" I personally feel NO staff should put their hands on any children. Specially not with any kind of force. I went to the office and asked to speak to Mrs.Garcia and they told me that she wouldn't be available to speak to me till later today. I've heard many parents complain and say they hate the school and how their children hate coming here and now I understand why. ITS YOUR JOB. Don't like to deal with crying and picky children then find a different career. Do I recommend this school? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Parents please speak to your children. Ask questions and be involved. No child should have a teacher grabbing their face with force and be yelled at like an adult.
Submitted by teacher on January 15, 2014

I am a former teacher at Holbrook. I transferred to be closer to home since I had a baby. I am writing this with no responsibility to the school. Holbrook is not a school. It's a family. The teachers arrive everyday with this mind frame and do so willingly. It is a well oiled machine do to the structure that is put into place. The principal has high expectations of her employees and even higher expectations of herself. I have seen her on the playground during recess playing with the kids; she calls the classroom her happy place because she loves watching kids learn. The teachers rally behind each other; they support each other and that same loyalty is extended to their students. They would walk through fire for their school. Like I said, Holbrook isn't a school. It's a family.
Submitted by other on January 11, 2014

I'm Nausheen Khan, I believe Holbrook elementary is an amazing School. Staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They are extremely respectable team members. They all work together to make sure their students, and teachers are having wonderful time while they are there. I have been a substitute in that facility, I always enjoyed being there. Because how welcoming and warming the school's environment. How all the teachers were helpful not towards me but any student, parent or teacher who walked in. Thanks for being in the community.
Submitted by other on January 10, 2014

My brother and I went to Holbrook Elementary and we now are in middle school. Teachers were great and very helpful. I still miss my old school.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2014

I am a substitude teacher and have taught at Holbrook Elementary. Also, my kids went to this school for few years. One thing I can say for sure that this school is a Great Place. I have seen teachers and admin working very hard to help students and preparing them for college.....Dream Big. They have high expectations from their students and build a positive relationship with students and their parents. Holbrook is a great place!!!!
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2014

Both my kids who went to Holbrook. I loved their warm and welcoming atmosphere. Admin and teachers work hard together to make sure that Each Child is successful. You can see assistant principals and principal outside before and after school every day. They open car doors for their students and greet both students and their parents. All of the teachers always greet their students in the hallways every morning before the school starts. You can see student work posted in hallways. Holbrook teachers love and respect their students. They are passionate and have high expectations from their students.
Submitted by teacher on January 10, 2014

Holbrook Elementary is an awesome school. I am blessed to be a part of this family. Teachers work very hard and do their best to meet the needs of individuals because we believe every child has potential to be successful. My own two kids went to Holbrook and I can proudly say as a parent and as an educator that teachers are very dedicated and committed to their work. Ms. Garcia is a passionate principal with great leadership skills. Holbrook is a great school!
Submitted by teacher on January 10, 2014

My name is Joyce Ann O'Leary-Granger. I began teaching in 1987. I have been an employee of Cy-Fair for 10 years. Every morning I do not have to go to work to earn a paycheck, I GET to go to work at Holbrook. I have never worked at a school before where the teachers are so dedicated. Others may have negative comments, but are never specific. I will be specific. Dedicated teachers spend hours before school, after school and late evening sessions tutoring students. They spend hours after work the night before Christmas break at a book sale to make sure that EVERY student in the school has a new book for bedtime story night. They spend weekends at trainings to improve and help our kids get what they need. They adopt families from our school to make sure they have Christmas gifts under the tree purchased with their teacher paychecks. Dedicated teachers race to Walmart because they have composition books on clearance and every student needs a writer's notebook. We arrive to school in the dark and leave for home in the dark. I have biological children and my Holbrook children of my heart. Being a teacher at Holbrook is not what I do, it is who I am.
Submitted by teacher on January 10, 2014

Holbrook Elementary is a school with high expectations not only from its students but its staff as well. I may not have been at this school long or have had much experience to compare it to, but I do know I don t want to be any place else. Here we strive to find any means possible to help our students succeed. We know they can succeed so we push them to it. The leadership team works very hard; studying data, doing walkthroughs, providing us with feedback so that we can be our best for our students. They expect a lot from us and at times it can be challenging but it's for all the right reasons. Like many of us teachers that are here late hours of the night trying to prepare for tomorrow, they are too. Making themselves available. The compassion and love that I see for the students here warms my heart. It makes me want to be here and gives me excitement for the days to come. Trust me, if it was about the paycheck, I would make more money working elsewhere. For me, it s about being there for my kids to catch them when their sad, help them when they don't understand, and to be an example for those that don't have one at home. It's family. It s home.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2014

Holbrook is an awesome school. I have a child who attends school there and excited to go everyday. Even when he is sick he says "I can't be sick, why can't I go to school"? I visit the school often and find everyone very friendly. The feel of the school is warm and welcoming.
Submitted by teacher on January 09, 2014

Holbrook is a family. I feel very fortunate to be working at a school were we believe everyone has the potential to be successful. Where we look for the positives and strengths in our children. It is inspiring to see how our principal Ms. Garcia is a passionate advocate for ALL students. Holbrook is great school to call home.