E Hanford Dole Elementary School

465 Choate Road

School District

Rowan-Salisbury
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 07, 2024

My experience with Dole has been nothing but positive. Our children have thrived and have had great teachers. Whenever there's a problem we are well informed. My only problem is that in 4 years they've had three Prinicpals. I would definitely recommend Hanford Dole.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2018

very satisfying my children learn both intellectually and morally and excelled with high marks with our support of paders
Submitted by other on January 23, 2012

I'm only giving it one star because I have to give something. Otherwise, I wouldn't even give it one star. The comment below is absolutely right on the money. This principal cares nothing except for the EOG scores! Parents watch out!!!! There have been two people quit and three teachers retiring in the middle of the year.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2012

I've have several children that have or are currently enrolled at Hanford Dole Elem & through the years the school has undergone 3 administration changes. Unlike previous principals, the current principal is driven by tests scores and disregards the psychological development of the children. Children perform very well on tests, however, they are not allowed to express themselves resulting in feelings of incompentence and frustration. I know that children are expected to respect adults, but children also deserve respect; and I've witnessed on several occasions children being disrespected and or ignored. This is one of the choice shools in Rowan county & until now my children have attended because I'd had faith in the staff. However, after this school year I've decided to take the option of transferring my children.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2010

I also want to discuss North Carolina's IEP Plan it so complicated that there is no understanding for parents or it may just be my school district of Rowan County NC that has the problem because they are so racist here. I sat in a conference with the principal, teacher, nurse, and 1 other administrative from the school. The Principal stated to me we were to blame for my 6 year old child falling behind after they pulled his tutoring from him and his 1st grade teacher constantly telling him that his was not going to past to the 2nd grade. Guess what he did not make it to the 2nd grade and now has a very low self- esteem because of it. Tell me why the school knew My son had this delay since he enrolled in 2008 for kindergarten and did not decide to even
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2008

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Submitted by student on July 26, 2007

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