Tuscany Heights Elementary School

Posted: May 24, 2023

I am not sure if the issue is the school or the required NEISD curriculum, but focus seems to be solely on STAAR-test preparation and computer assessments. Math and reading assignments seem to be a mixture of packet and tablet and seems incredibly disjointed and hard to follow. My child tells me that most instruction is watching a video. With the exception of weekly spelling/vocabulary tests, the majority of the assessment are on computer, so I have no idea what my child is actually learning or what he is missing. A large number appear to be computer-based District End of Unit Assessments, and I have been told it is frequently hard for even the teachers to understand what the questions are asking (and parents never see them). Content instruction appeared to end in March to review and take practice tests for the STAAR. After the STAAR tests, my student had project-based weeks on economics and Ancient Rome that appeared educational and finally discussed a book in class, so I think maybe the teachers are trying, but everything else since has just been review. Until this book study, my 3rd grader, to my knowledge, had discussed no books in class. Short passages as presented on the STAAR test have replaced any discussion of high-quality literature. I saw maybe three writing assignments of any substantial length, with everything else solely short responses.

Equally concerning is that content in science and social studies seems almost non-existent. Time is scheduled for either, not both, and for the past two years my child has frequently said they ran out of time to get to it. It makes no sense to me as this content, with varied information and types of material, could be used to augment language abilities and introduce concrete math and analysis concepts and thereby innately improve test performance. Grade and assessment wise, my child is doing well and with 12 MAP tests and other countless practice tests, progress well-monitored (no wonder there is no time for anything else). I just believe he is not being provided with a well rounded education or love of learning and it is reflected by his comments that school is a waste of time. I believe the exposure to a diverse study body is equally important, so other options are not ideal, making it incredibly disappointing that what is supposed to be a top public school in the area is so lacking in a quality education.

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Posted: April 7, 2022

It was gross, it kind of sucked

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Posted: September 20, 2015

Alway honest in responses, very timely, fair towards all the children . We are happy at the school.

Posted: September 20, 2015

We love this school. The teachers are very responsive. Our child has attended for the past two years and has started her third year. Mrs. Davis, 2nd grade, always very hands-on with the children. Took our concerns to heart and made sure our child was attentive. The nurses are excellent. The principal very engaged and responsive. We are always informed through emails, texts, and phone calls about what is going on in the school. It is a safe environment with the WatchDOGs present. Perfect balance of homework. The Leader in Me curriculum is wonderful.

Posted: May 31, 2015

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Posted: May 31, 2015

Great teachers, great admin. This was my girls' first year there (2nd and 5th grades), they were welcome, Learned a lot, got help when needed and parent involvement is really good. Parents give support, but the principal always maintains control (as it should be).

Posted: September 21, 2014

Tuscany staff has been wonderful with my child who has challenges with ADD. There is a great deal of involvement and understanding where his condition is concerned. He is highly intelligent and high functioning but requires a bit more structure in order to manage his behaviors and this school provides that so that he can achieve his personal best. New school year but so far, so good. The email correspondence is impeccable.

Posted: June 28, 2014

Tuscany Heights has the best teachers in the district, but is lacking in the higher administration within this school which affects the personality of the entire school . This needs to be changed. Parent involvement is incredible. I am looking forward to the new school year with the necessary changes needed. Take note NEISD main office.

Posted: October 23, 2013

Wonderful school with great leadership, staff and teachers! This is our first year in the public school system, and I am very happy to see my daughter be challenged in a wonderful environment, by loving teachers. The facilities are amazing!!

Posted: October 17, 2013

My son experience with Kindergarden teacher "Mr. G" was not a very good one he ignored him the whole year,complain about my son constantly even call my house at 7pm one time because he was being silly playing in the cafeteria, like really he's just 5yrs, old!..never left homework but mysteriously had exemplary notes! he can barely say the alphabet!... anyway the rest of the staff was OK just OK. oh obviously is in another school now! l

Posted: September 25, 2013

Excellent, my daughter teacher is awesome, great school events, well organized, we are so happy to be here

Posted: September 7, 2013

We are new in school, but so far we could not be happier,it has been perfect since the first day, teachers, parents involvement great participation

Posted: November 12, 2012

Our family cant say enough about Tuscany Heights! The environment, the grounds, the tools, the staff....we love everything about it! All of our friends go to Tuscany and they all love it as much as we do! In fact, we've had numerous friends upgrade to a bigger homes in the same neighborhood so they could keep their kids at Tuscany! 5 Stars!

Posted: November 2, 2011

I have nothing but great things to say about Tuscany. I have been pleased with every aspect of their education.

Posted: April 23, 2011

This is a perfect school for my kids. The came from a great private school to Tuscany, but so far I have been impressed. The NEISD schools are great in San Antonio.