John H. Eader Elementary School

Posted June 16, 2007

My children have had wonderful, caring, committed teachers all four years they have been going to this school. The school environment is warm and friendly and conducive to learning. There are many wonderful programs such as the computer program that aligns with the grade level Math, and Music which includes learning the keyboard. The school adheres to the state's mandatory teaching hours requirement, and early Thursday schedule is something that most school district do, and this does not take away from the required teaching time. Friday assemblies, although sometimes long, help build a feeling of community at the school.
Submitted by Bill, a parent

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Posted April 14, 2006

Had such high hopes for Eader. A distinquished school 1990 but it's living on its past reputation. Many of the good teachers are long gone. Our child got a dud. Another teacher is busy pushing her own personal agenda or enthusiasm for a football team, too bad she doesn't have that same enthusiasm for teaching children. Just look at the empty parking lot at 2:55. My child did enjoy her time with the music teacher. My child missed a lot of instructional minutes including 30 minutes each Friday for a flag assembly added up over the couse of a year is plenty in addition to the early Thursday. Maybe this is why many of the learning standards are not met. I was told we no longer fund raise, parents just write checks don't be fooled they do both. I wish Eader would get it together. We'll hope for better next year!
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Posted January 23, 2006

Very High level of parent involvement, great music program, Great teachers, not alot of extra curricular activities though.
Submitted by Maria, a parent

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Posted February 19, 2005

Excellent programs for Special Ed and/or GATE. Average to below average for the general population. Some excellent teachers, mostly the more experienced ones. Younger group of teachers seem to lack committment. Standard that all kids are released on Thursdays 1 hour early for teachers to 'plan'. Adds up to 36 hours per teacher per year. Odd in times when parents are raising funds to decrease class size-seems like tax payers are already paying for more teacher time with kids but not getting it. Also lots of recess time-seems teachers want to get rid of the kids as much as possible. Also don't look for anyone after the bell rings for extra help or anything...most teachers are out of there! Also, lots of special privileges for kids of parents that are well connected, i.e. PTA, classroom volunteers-basically get their pick of teachers. Did finally start PTA mtgs in the PM this year.
Submitted by Denise Murray, a parent

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