We have been at this school for 6 years, 2 children attending. Wonderful, tenured teachers. Even those that are newer have been a great experience and our youngest has learned a great deal from Miss Senn's class. She is a great person and teacher. I haven't dealt with Ms.Husinga one on one but I
... Read more do feel the drop off/pick up situation is out of hand and she, herself as a principal, should be out there running the show. So many parents just don't get the simple task of drop-off. She really should be out there for the 1st full month of school directing or personally stopping traffic to advise or procedure. Many ignorant parent dropping their children off in very UNSAFE places. Someone will be hit. Other than that--terrific school! Kids are very happy also. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
Can't believe the reviews of a wonderful principal! We've had nothing but cooperation and respect from the principal at this school. We've found that everyone we've approached at the school from teachers to aides to principal, has been uniformly helpful and open-minded. The key is to approach with
... Read more your OWN open-mind! Too bad the school doesn't get more support from the district. Have to agree about the report cards - they are pretty useless - they don't tell you a thing despite being very wordy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/08
I am a parent of a child that has gone through Sycamore Trails and currently have a student attending Sycamore Trails. With my son 90% of our experience was wonderful. We still talk about the room that 'smiles' and Ms. Lenart playing the piano, and of course MS. Mentik made the most impression on my
... Read more son! The few areas of concern where handled and are no longer a concern. As far as the principal I feel that if you go to her with a reasonable problem with possible solutions she is the best! (Not everyone will agree when it comes to decisions made that involve your child.) But she will defiantly work with you. I'm not thrilled with the report cards and would like to see letter grades with room for comments. The parking needs attention I hate that it takes 20 minutes to drop off in the winter. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/07
The teachers(except for a couple...which is a rarity at any school)are unbelievably wonderful! I have a dichotomus opinion of the principal. She can be quite inflexible, disregarding. At another time, she has a heart of gold going above and beyond the call. A quandary. I have known her since she came
... Read more to the school. The school is safe, clean, and well run. This has much to do with the principal's effort and skill. The after school SAFE Program seems very well run as well..a blessing for working parents. The new lunch program is 'different'. I wish our schools would contract a healthy food program such as Natural Ovens of Wisconsin. With rising obesity and health issues and lack of daily exercise one would think this would be priority. The cost is just about the same for the healthy alternative. Send a lunch in the meantime! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/07
We have been involved with this school for 4 years now and it has been wonderful. My daughter and son have excelled in school. Great teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/07
Great school in a wonderful town with much parental involvement. Some teachers are nationally recognized for their exemplary work. Teachers are highly approachable, but some of them are very old fashioned in their teaching methodology. School has lot of potential for growth, if the teachers are shuffled
... Read more to suit the grades and only if the principal be more democratic in her thinking. Current Principal is perceived as a very political, uncooperative and close minded individual. Biggest drawback is the lack of school bus and adequate parking facilities. Fun stops when you have to drop/pick the kids. The school street parking is also subjected to adverse parking regulations. You either end walking in the freezing weather or you end up in the long line of congested traffic. Either way it is no win situation. After school, SAFE program is a blessing in disguise for working parents. Read less
Sycamore Trials is a nice, well run elementary school. It is clean and well kept. The teachers are caring and good educators
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Posted by a parent on 10/18/05
At Sycamore Trails, there is a high level of parent involvement in the classroom as well as out of classroom activities such as fund raisers and class trips. The students are respectful of their school and classmates. There are daily 'specials' classes including art, music, gym, and computers. The
... Read more students have a full day of academics taught by some of the brightest, most caring teachers I have known. Read less
School Profile for Sycamore Trails Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
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ISAT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Sycamore Trails Elementary School
Elgin School District U - 46
Illinois
* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
587
Students per teacher:
26
Full-time teachers:
23
Number of classrooms:
23
Arts
Art
Music
Band
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Bartlett schools — Sycamore Trails Elementary School is located at 1025 Sycamore Ln, Bartlett IL 60103. 1025 Sycamore Ln is in the 60103 ZIP code in Bartlett, IL The school district for Sycamore Trails Elementary School is the Elgin School District U - 46. Sycamore Trails Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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