Combs Elementary School in Hazelwood, Missouri

“I agree, we pulled our child out last year and with extensive tutoring she is just now getting back at level.They do not teach cursive, even though they say they will. They just move kids along, don't teach grammar and the discipline isn't effective. I would not recommend this school. Pay the money and move to West County, best investment we ever made.”
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“I do not like the school my daught was transferred here it was the biggest mistake. I found that the Principal along with the teachers all they care about is getting great scores on the MAP test. They seem to have fallen behind the scene and forgott about the students along the way. They don't understand that all children learn different. Wouldn't recommend this school to a dog”
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“My daughter attends Combs elementary. She transfered from another school and it was the worst mistake we have ever made. The school is focused only on the AR program so what they do is they give this test 2 days after school starts and then if your child scores low on it then they try and label your child. They even consider a C failing can you believe it!!!”
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“We joined Combs in January 2009, and we are impressed with the amount of math that was taught in the second semester. The book reports were fun and interesting to the kids, like most projects that were required. In some cases, I thought the discipline could have been lighter.”
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“I have two boys at Combs they have been there for 4 years now. I love the staff and the boys enjoy going to school. Everyone works together to help all the students learn and NOONE gets left behind. Its a wonderful school. Mrs. Bland is a fantastic Principal! I only wish they could go there for all 8yrs.”
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“We have been going to third school for 2 years now. I have two children 2 grades apart. At least some of the teachers at this school are very wonderful and concerned about the students. I disagree with the policies, including lack of recess or downtime for the children and the poor quality of school lunch. There are little to no extra curricular activities and state test scores don't speak for themselves unless you are talking about causing undue stress on children and teachers. There are more important things, like are the students actually learning relevant material at their level... my child had yet to be taught cursive two years after it is typically introduced.”
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“Combs Elementary is an excellent school, the principle is one of the few left that appear to not put politics over the welfare of her children. In the state of Missouri it is leading the pack from other schools in the state. Unfortunately, its special school district (Ferguson/Florissant)is pathetic. They are constantly trying to take much needed services away from those kids who really need it. This SSD counts on the parents being ignorant as well as some teachers to manipulate services from children. If you don't have a special needs child and you are only going through one entity, Combs School this is definatley the school for your child.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My daughter attends Combs elementary. The state test scores at this school are way above average. The teachers are highly trained and motivated. Compare the scores to any school in the state, they speak for themselves.”
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“We have been part of Combs School since 1999. It's a small school located in an historic district in Florissant. Because of our small enrollment, class sizes are small which results in more one on one time with the children. We have excellent teachers and a supportive administration. There are many after school activities in which the teachers volunteer their time for the students to learn more and have fun. Every year, the students are involved in the Accelerated Reader program and at the end of the year, an entire day is dedicated to the students achievement in the AR program. Combs PTO has added many family events and will be added more each year. Come join the fun!”
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