Green Lake Elementary School

Posted May 27, 2009

I am impressed with how this school meaningfully and wholly involves children with various levels of disabilities. It is heartening to see children with and without disabilities working alongside each other. While class sizes are quite manageable in size (20-25) for the lower grades, differentiation of instruction is not a concern of this school's curricular design. Teachers at this school are not encouraged to teach creatively in order to meet each student's needs. Rather, it is a simplistic approach to meeting the minimum requirements of the District (i.e. kids completing assignments over truly learning the material). It is a classic case of fitting all kids into the bell curve: Bring the top down and the bottom up so everyone fits into an easy package. It's not about teaching children, it's about making teachers' jobs easier. I'm not impressed. But the people are nice if that's what's important to you.
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Posted September 14, 2008

We are in our last year at Green Lake and will be very sad to say 'goodbye' as we move on to middle school. Green Lake has been a great neighborhood school; many wonderful teachers (a couple of clunkers, but that's true everywhere), strong administration, and super community. The kids all know one another, and teachers are great with looping, mixed-aged classes, and the open classroom; all have been great experiences for our child. I would happily recommend Green Lake to anyone, but I especially want to keep the neighborhood school concept strong, so I hope other families in the area will consider it.
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Posted August 18, 2008

This school is fantastic. Kindergarten programs and teachers are wonderful. Parents and overall school community are a force to be reckoned with. The school is warm and inviting. Mornings are a flurry of chatter and togetherness as you will spot many parents conversing in the halls (everyone is so friendly) and kids eager to get to class and begin the day. The phys ed Ms.Sipes is so great with the kids. This year I had the opportunity to watch her teach the Kindergarten kids the fundamentals of water safety and beginner swim during swimming time, and I must say this was truly a delight. The kids all love and respest her. Mr.Hanson (Kindergarten teacher) rocks. My son simply adored this man and he really cares about the kids. I can't wait for my daughter to start this school next year!
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Posted November 19, 2007

I have had 2 kids go through Green Lake aand we love the community feel and the wonderful range of programs offered.
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