Looking for a Good ISD

I am a single mother of three. All three of my children went to Plano schools. The oldest graduated last year the youngest is starting 9th grade next year. I also graduated from Plano years ago. I have been very happy with the education that they have received. The oldest had her pick of colleges to attend and is going with full scholarship.
I live in a neighborhood that is close to Plano Senor High School so mid Plano.

Hi Calley, my son goes to Primrose for kindergarten and we love it. I will have to choose another school for him next year and I'm not sure where I want to send him either. I am also a single mom and my son just turned 6. I don't have many other single mom friends so I thought I would introduce myself and say hi! If you want to email me back maybe we can get to know each other and hang out some time. I hate that my son doesn't have other little boys to play with. Hope you have a great weekend and I look forward to hearing from you :)
N.

Lewisville or Coppell are the ones we have heard are best.

Hi, C.

My youngest was 5 (May birthday) when he started Kindergarten. The two oldest were 6 because they had fall/winter birth dates). Sometimes I wish I had waited until my 5 year old was 6 only because of the maturity level competing with the older ones in growth patterns and maturity levels. Thank God he was just as smart as all of them so he hung with them all the way, but the older ones were just taller and their testosterone/hormones kicked in sooner.

I have lived in Richardson, Texas since I was 9. I attended Richardson ISD since then. Our schools and communities are made up of parents who also attended RISD when they were younger. I have been told it is one of the No. 1 communities and school districts in the U.S. (always in the top 10-50 in D magazine)that people seek real estate to raise their families. I raised 3 sons here, as well. They were very involved in athletics, and one was involved in athletics and a pop choir. It is a tight-knit community. The North Richardson area closer to Plano (Collin County)and the most Northeastern (newer homes bordering Garland, Richardson and Plano seem like better neighborhoods to raise children because South Richardson is now strictly apartments and a bussed-to-separate-schools area).

My oldest is 26 and engaged. My two youngest are in college and I thank the school system and my staying involved for helping them reach their goals. Plano school system is another that I am aware of with good school but now the newer neighborhoods, like McKinney and Frisco are doing well and have newer neighborhoods (therefore, it is as though all the kids are starting fresh instead of being "the new" kid in town). Allen is a smaller, tight-knit town, as well.

I think that any school your children attend, whether they are top 10 or whatever, that being involved, staying in touch with their teachers, counselors and principals, helping your children after school with homework and setting a time and place for it, will help your child succeed no matter how well the school system helps them. The kids I know whose parents were not involved, because some had to work so hard as single parents, either got into the wrong crowd with no supervision or they just seemed so alone.

Anyhow....can you tell I miss the school scene and being involved like that now that mine are on their own in a sense? I am still involved by asking questions or helping if they need my advice, though. College is a whole new ball game!

Good luck in your search for a great school!

G.

We are new to Texas and are currently building a home in Allen. We've been told by our realtor and several friends that live here that the Allen ISD is ranked the highest in the area.

Just my 2 cents.
T.

Hello, I don't always respond but feel passionate about this one. My kids went and are going to PISD schools. I feel confident that if there is ever a problem, they are quick to step up and resolve it. I would be very hesitant to move them to any other school district. Also, I am only familiar with schools on the WEST side of 75. I can't tell you about the east side. Christy, Thomas and really all the elementary schools over there are great. Also, before I became a nurse, I worked in daycare for 4 years so was familiar with the schools and their reps. If you are a single parent, you would be doing a wonderful thing for your child by putting him/her in PISD. Lots of good after school programs out there too. There are appartments, duplexes, etc around all the good schools. People say PISD is a little snobbish but they are all about the kids and although I despise snobbery, my kid comes first and I feel secure that she is getting an excellent education and learning how to deal with the rest of the world in a possitive manner. Just my opinion. Good luck to you.

My children are enrolled in LISD and have I cannot say enough good things about it. I also have a very good friend that is the super intendent (spl?) of CISD, and he ROCKS and keeps a very tight, productive ship.

Good luck!

My husband and I currently live in Carrollton, and are looking to move out of our neighborhood because I dont want my son to start kindergarten there (also want a newer bigger home). If you look in Carrollton, you want to go farther north, where the better schools are, and you want to look for a school that is rated exemplary or recognized. Plano & Lewisville have more selection in better schools. Check out greatschools.net. That site lets you see all the stats on any school.

Hello,
You can go to http://www.bestplaces.net
and compare schools, cities, etc.
M.

you can compare at greatschools.net

Hi C,

Go to www.greatschools.net. It will help you decide and you can even get information on specific schools since not all schools in a district perform the same. Good luck!

My son started Kindergarten this year at Hickey Elementary in Plano ISD. We absolutely love it! The school is small and has a real "neighborhood-elementary" feel. The principal is also very personable and knows a lot of the kids by name. This was our first public school experience, so we were quite nervous, but I am pleased to say that we have been very happy thus far. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Good luck!

Dallas School district is the worst! Of your list Carrollton and Plano would be the best.

Avoid DISD like the plauge (sp). I don't know a lot about the other districs. Dallas is horrible though. We just moved to Frisco so our children wouldn't be in the Dallas School district.

Of the four, Plano would be the best. Definitely stay away from Dallas. VERY POOR DISTRICT WITH THE LOWEST PAID TEACHERS - NOT GOOD!