Camey Elementary School

4949 Arbor Glen Road

School District

Lewisville Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 09, 2020

Love this school. My daughter attended K-5th and my son began in their PPCD program and is now in 4th grade. The teachers and staff are wonderful. Some of best, in my opinion. They care, nurture, and encourage while teaching. The school campus is beautiful and up to date. Really can't say enough about Camey.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2020

I moved to Texas from Louisiana and I my kids have attended Camey for 2 years one PreK and Kinder my oldest 4th grade and 5th grade . This school is absolutely amazing! I would like my youngest to finish all the way to 5th. The teachers are so amazing and so is the entire staff. Any problems they always get on it and take care of your needs this school is so amazing my kids absolutely love camey and say it’s the best school !
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2018

The staff and teachers are great. They care about the school and the students. My sons teachers are so down to earth. He comes home every day saying how much he loves his teachers.
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2018

So far, it's a day and night change from previous years!!!!!!
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2018

We have been very lucky to have this school and all it offers. All of my child's special needs have been fulfilled, and I'm very happy with the young man he has become.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2016

My daughter is in third grade and she doesn't get much home work to do
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2016

My oldest daughter attended Camey Kinder – 5th. She is now in middle school and has lots of friends from Camey. My son is a kindergartener there and is having a remarkable time! Camey has come a long way from when my daughter started there. The new building, new principals and amazing teachers work hard to keep the moral high and children engaged. The counselor goes out of her way to help each child and is always there to offer support to children and parents. There is an abundant amount of parent involvement as well. The education is incredible and suited for all types. My daughter is a quick learner, very social and involved while my son is more shy, artistic and a little hesitant. When he first started we were afraid that he would not catch on academically. He is doing great in all aspects of education. If there is ever an issue with bullying, the counselor and staff steps right in to engage on the issue. PTA is amazing and is very inviting. If you are the type of parent that likes to be involved, they will greet you with open arms and welcome you to the group! I cannot stress how glad I am that we made the decision to move to The Colony and raise our 3 children here. PS They have a great carpool system, it doesn’t take long to pick up your children. Safety is #1 to the teachers and staff. I have volunteered as a lunch helper and the staff make sure your child eats and has help opening their food.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2015

I always wondered why Camey Elementry had bad reviews..... Well now I know.... First of all they have the most ridiculous rules ever! I was told I could no longer have lunch with my daughter! What kind of school prohibits you from having lunch with your child???? It just makes me wonder what exactly is going on.... What is it they don't want us too see??? The reason they gave me is absurd.... "It's because it's within the classrooms.... Well is it my fault that they decided to make them have lunch within a secluded area in the classrooms? NO! The only reason I like to stay at lunch with my daughter is because I like to make sure my child is eating well. I would only stay 15 minutes at most. The days I haven't stayed with her, she has brought all her lunch home, untouched. The teacher told me... Oh well I'll make sure that she eats everything. Well how do I know that they aren't just throwing everything away and saying, "oh she ate everything..." What happened to the open door policy that the teacher talked to us about during the meeting? Anyway We'll see how it goes now that I have been refused the right to have lunch with her. Another big thing is the long huge lines to go and pick the kids up about a 30 minute wait... Other than that I can't say much because I really don't see much of what goes on inside! Although my niece and my nephew have told me that during recess.. 4 kids have fallen and broken their arms within less than a month of school... Where is the supervision???
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2014

My kids have been going to Camey for many years. I was hoping that after the last principal was gone, the school would be better.. NOT . I believe it has gone down hill. The staff spend to much time trying to get kids excited about going to school ( pep rally every Wednesday) Which I believe time NOT spend teaching. Also the fact that they hold ( or try to hold ) Tutoring in the a.m. and p.m. but cancel all the time. and some kids can't even get in to learn more. You have to be a certain kind of kid I guess to have tutoring. PTA is also a waste. they same one thing and do another. Talking to the New Principal and Vice Principal is like taking to the wall. If I were smart I would be home schooling my kids. :( 2 more year and I am out.. Hope it gets better with the new Building coming up soon.
Submitted by other on September 03, 2014

For grades 3-5 in the subjects oh English and Language Arts plus Math the overall grades have fallen from the previous year. The teachers may be nice but nice doesn't improve grades.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2014

After reading reviews, I was hesitant to send my daughter to Camey. We have been very pleased with all of the teachers at Camey. Not only do the students get Art, Music and PE but they also have Drama which my daughter absolutely loves! All the teachers my daughter has had at Camey are wonderful. The vibe in the front office has gone from an unhappy one to a much more positive upbeat vibe. I'm excited for the changes coming to Camey Elementary.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2013

Tonight attended the PTA/parent Appreciation dinner and the 3rd grade presentation at Camey Elementary. I am a member of the PTA and am often astounded by the dedication of the parents and the teachers. 18 area restaurants donated a variety of delicious food for the families to enjoy and to mingle. We all had a grand time and enjoyed catching up after the long summer. There is no school tomorrow and free tickets to the state fair were given to each student. Texas pride runs deep and is encouraged! The annual Turkey Trot is next week and all the kids from the school will participate and be given a shirt for being part of this fun and healthy lifestyle encouraging activity. The school is always involved in the community and values hard work, commitment and instills a desire to help others and your community. It is indeed a great school and we are blessed that our children are able to attend there!
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2012

This school can definitely be very challenging . Most of the teachers rule with an iron fist, the office staff is rude and disorganized, the principal and vice principal are very defensive. I'm disappointed that my kids have to attend this school!!
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2012

I am in COMPLETE agreement with the most recent commenters. This school is entirely too uptight and spends more time writing children up than educating. If a 2nd grader has 52 Written Referrals..... how much time is the teacher actually spending teaching?! It seems to me to that they need to be more concerned about working with the child and not relinquishing their authority to the principal (who I agree is NEVER there) and the vice principal. Once you lose your ability to correct and deal with a situation in class.... you are DOOMED for the remainder of the school year with the children.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2012

I agree with the parent review dated 12/10/11. I too am not comfortable with this principal and other staff's reactions when confronted with concerns regarding my child. I feel the principal has control issues and if an idea is not hers, she shoots it down. Some of the suggestions/recommendations I have been given relating to issues with my child have been ridiculous! I am sure there are some parents that do not speak up for their kids as they don't get anywhere. I also feel that the teachers are too harsh on the kids during lunch time.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2011

I have wonderful experience with Camey. Teachers are great. I was little concerned when my older son started Kindergarten but now he is a third grader and love school. He is always excited to go to school. Teachers are great, very loving and caring. Principal knows all kids by name. Kids just love her. My younger son started Kindergarten this year and he has learned so much and excited to go to school everyday as well... Love the school and teachers
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2011

Camey school staff, teachers, and office are staff are very effective. My son is a second grader at this school and he enjoys the school. Good activities and the PTA is active and involved.
Submitted by teacher on October 13, 2010

Camey has the best students and teachers in the Lewisville ISD. The students work extremely hard daily, and many of them attend Saturday school to help do well on their grades and the TAKS test. The teachers and principal and assistant principal pull together for the betterment of the kids in any given situation. It is a Title I school, but received the highest rating on TAKS last year due to hard work and school spirit!! Go Cobras....
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2010

The kids are too loud. My son has had to sign the book more then one time in lunch for forgetting his fork. And his pe on e told him if he went to the bathroom during pe he had to sign the book. My son wet his pants that day because he was scared of getting in trouble. Besides of a few mis used signs and lunch so early with no snack and my son having to go to recess 30min before school I have enjoyed camey. Hopefully the above issues can be adressed before next year.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2010

My kid was not chllenged enough either. In addition, lunch hours are very early for the kids without a snack for first and second graders. Recess also need to be taken at the middle of the day not when they are getting to go home.