Vassar Elementary School

Posted April 11, 2008

Boy the reviews on Vassar are not very recent. My children are both attending Vassar this year, and really haven't learned much, seems to have been nothing but review from last year thus far. There is no extra help for those who need it and there is no challenge for those who need that. My daughter was physically threatened by a bully who was bullying a lot of kids the school did nothing. My son has fallen so far behind his peers in other schools that I fear he will never make it up. Yes, there are a few really great staff members, but the poor out number the good. Class sizes are huge 3o-34, at least in my childrens rooms. I will not be sending my children back there next year. I want my children and myself to feel welcome in their learning enviroment and we don't
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Posted April 5, 2007

I am a retired teacher at this school, but I have worked here since its opening for 25 years. I still return to volunteer twice a week. There are a number of excellent volunteers and paraprofessionals that assist teachers in teaching reading, writing, and math concepts and skills. Even though this school has a rating of three I know that the past CSAP results have steadily improved, despite the increasing diversity of ethnic students, making Vassar one of the very best schools in this district. Students receive a lot of support to ensure their success. Many parents receive support from teachers and the principals to ensure their success in educating their children at home. Academic expectations are raised every month to achieve learning goals. Teachers have coaches at each grade level and for each academic area insuring quality education for students. Accountability is a very strong word at this school.
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Posted June 19, 2006

We think vassar is a great school. The teachers are great and there is a wonderful before/after school program. Our daughter always felt at home at vassar.
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Posted September 30, 2005

There are some good teachers, Mrs. Reed,Ms. Schmidt.It's nice to have teachers with high expectations and structure. The new Principle is a great one. There are about 25-30 kids per teacher, they usually have helpers in the class. This is a good public school, however some students need smaller teaching enviroments to get what they need for their education. This school has great saftey policy! This is good if you are going for public schools.
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