 |
 |
Kensington Elementary School
|
School Overview |
GreatSchools Ratings |
Parent Reviews |
Test Scores |
School Environment |
District Overview |
Compare Schools |
- Principal Leadership
- Teacher Quality
- Extracurricular Activities
- Parent Involvement
- Safety and Discipline
Join the discussion in our Parent Community >
Rate & Review Kensington Elementary School
Parent Reviews (10 reviews)
Page 1 of 3
My child went to Kensington for three years and we were very pleased. She is now in middle school and is doing very well, so Kensington and its teachers definitely prepare their children.
My children are just finishing up their first year at Kensington and I am so pleased with the quality of education they have received there. The school has a strong plan for instruction for each grade level and the faculty works hard making sure the students master their skills. Assessment is a key element and they use it to plan for instruction. They also use a type of instruction called 'round table' where the students are grouped according to skills they need to work on, and then are instructed in those specific skills. As an educator who spent years training teachers on effective techniques and strategies to use in their classrooms, I was thrilled to see many put to use at Kensington.
I think this school is terrible. We pulled our daughter out and put her in catholic school because she was not getting the accelerated reading help that she needed and the math program was laughable. She has done beautifully in her new school environment. I also feel that the principal is lacking in any educational direction for the children. Some of the teachers were good but it was the luck of the draw and if you did not like the teacher that you had, any comments (positive or negative) were not looked upon in a favorable light. I agree with the other posting, do not be fooled by this school being in the Union County District. This principal runs her school to cater to mediocrity and there is no push for any of the kids to go beyond what is needed to have mid-line test scores.
We started our daughter at Kensington this fall and couldn't be happier. Her teacher was a good find, and our daughter cannot wait to getup in the morning to go to school ... says a lot about the atmosphere there. Recommend it without hesitation!
Page 1 of 3
Parent ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools.net nor does GreatSchools.net check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.
