We are a very small school K thru 8 but we are an excelling school. Our children our given lap top computers from the third grade up and are kept up to date on the latest technology. We have the most dedicated staff and exceptional students.
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Posted by a other on 09/22/09
We are a Excelling School. We are one of the top schools in Arizona. We have excellent Teachers, Staff, and Administration. Our Students each have a laptop. We really are preparing our students for the world they will be working and living in. We are instilling a foundation of service and hardwork
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Posted by a other on 09/22/09
Toni Wayas, the sole administrator, works tirelessly to hire the very best teachers in the world and empowers them to do what is right for kids! Each student in K-8 has a laptop to take home to complete assignments; students are held to the highest standard of achievement and the atmosphere at the school
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
For being small rural school in Arizona, the fact that it is among the few public elementary schools in Arizona to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, says it all!
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
I am a student at C.E.S and since we students have been silenced by our peers, I am writing this review about Congress Elementary. My teacher, Dr. Dean is the most excellent teacher. She used to sub for 7th and 8th grades, but now she is the 7th grade teacher. She teaches the kids what they need to learn,
... Read more and we have fun learning. She makes it so enjoyable. Dr. Dean really cares about her students. Mrs. Wayas, my principal is a strict leader who has a stressful position with loads of decisions to make about our school Read less
Posted by a student on 02/17/08
I am sadden that a few parents who opposed the decision for implementation of uniforms feel the need to discredit a wonderful school. The administration is not against the parents/community members. They do an excellent job of communicating to parents. Parents need to read the paperwork brought home
... Read more from their children and participate in the school board meetings. If they are still confused, call the school. Education is the first prioity - not social image. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/07
One would think that in a small town, such as Congress, there would be a better sense of community than there is. It seems to be the school administration against the parents/community members. Yes, the education is very good but that's where the positive points of this school end. As previously stated
... Read more in an earlier review, you are treated as an adversary if your opinion differs from that of the Principal/Superintendent and/or the Board. And there is no system of checks and balances here. If you are looking for a school that completely ignores the wishes of the parents/community, does more in the way of discouraging parental involvement than incouraging it - this is the school for you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
I believe there is poor communication between the school board and the parent's.
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Parents and students of Congress deserve better than they currently are getting from this school. Parent concerns are not handled in a professional manner. Students suffer for the actions of concerned parents. Parents who are not comfortable with English are left out, not welcomed and included.
... Read more The school is making improvements, but only in those areas that the administrator approves. School, students, parents and community members should all be allowed and encouraged to help make this a better school. Read less
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Congress schools — Congress Elementary School is located at 26400 S Tenderfoot Hill, Congress AZ 85332. 26400 S Tenderfoot Hill is in the 85332 ZIP code in Congress, AZ The school district for Congress Elementary School is the Congress Elementary Sd 17. Congress Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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