my child goes here and enjoys the programs kerr middle has to offer. I to enjoy the programs
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Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
I'm attending Kerr Middle school right now and I think there awsome the teachers & the principals i think they try to do there best for the our education i have learned alot from there!! my favorite teachers are Mrs.Baker, Mr. Mirecki, Mrs.Buntin, Mrs. Venhizuen, Mr. Canan!!
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Posted by a student on 01/19/09
i believe Kerr Middle is an average school in the fact that they do indeed offer after school programs but they were not always there. When i attended KMS from 2007-2008 we didn't have the programs students now are recieving. I complained to our principal Mr. Gmazel about the lack of technology and other
... Read more useful things that other middle schools in the district offered. And he got insulted, it was only a thinking booster not an insult. The administration isn't that great. I encountered many teachers that would give grades abd not let the student earn them. I enjoyed my years at Kerr Middle but i would've enjoyed them more with the help of more friendly administration. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/13/08
The administration, staff and the school are terrific. My daughter happily attends school every day. She enjoys her classes and teachers. She is in the seventh grade gifted class and seems challenged by the teachers and her standardized test scores were outstanding. To me that means she is being taught
... Read more comparatively the material taught at other districts. The school offers many programs after school theater, choir, bowling, volleyball, basketball, student council, chess club, intramurals are a few I can think of. It takes a village to raise a child so if your child is not succeeding at the school it may not be because of the school. Parents could be more involved with the school & encourage their children to be involved at school. Administration could do better by sending newsletters or information home about what is going on at school. As for the school and programs, thought they are great! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
Kerr Middle School is amazing. Motivation? Yes they do give us lots of motivation, I believe the problem is that the students dont like listening becuase they think its retarded, but really if the parents hurt the children in anyway (emotionally or physicly) they the sudents wont care about school. I
... Read more went to Kerr Middle school and really, they teached me so many things. Mrs.Philapello, Ms.Kikta, Mrs.Ghallager && Mrs.Wajda are amazing teachers! No lie! They teach you so well. I love it. We have lots of clubs, fun activities, help for homework, sports, everything! Read less
Posted by a student on 09/20/08
My daughter is a student at Kerr and loves it. She participates in the gifted program there and has found it to be challenging and rewarding. My wife and I have found the principal and vice principal to be engaged and constantly looking for new programs and solutions to problems. The teachers we've met
... Read more seem genuinely interested in the success of our daughter. The school has many clubs, sports teams, a music program and as of this year a theatre program. When I've visited the school it has been clean and orderly and this last year there has been an emphasis on improving the exterior of the building. I'm certain there are opportunities for improvement, but when I tell parents from other communities about our daughter's experience they are generally surprised at how willing the school is to assist us in contrast to their experience at that their children's school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/08
I am very disappointed in the lack of teacher involvement with the parents. I believe if the school initiated more parent awareness it would allow students to be more successful. I am alarmed with the number of students that are being punished for the poor communication of the teaching staff and their
... Read more inability to involve the parents. The principal offers no real solutions to problems and no one at this school is accountable. Our children are the only ones to suffer consequences. This schools has no real solution for children that may struggle in problem areas. Eventually they will have tutoring that is supported by the state, but when your child plays games on the computer and is still not getting the help needed-there is a problem. When the school tries to save the children with summer school and only about 39 students pass out of about 103-thats a real problem! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/08
I agree this school lacks things. The people employed at this school dont give much motivation to the students, giving us no reason whatsoever to work hard or even try. Our teachers..well..could be a lot better. And in my opinion are not the people who should be running the school. The principal doesnt
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Posted by a student on 01/14/08
I feel that this school lacks the qualities and tools needed to help a child succeed.
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Posted by a parent on 11/20/07
They are awesome!!! It is fun and safe. i love the sports they have.
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* 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:
430
Students per teacher:
43
Full-time teachers:
10
Number of classrooms:
30
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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
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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.
Blue Island schools — E F Kerr Middle School is located at 12915 S Maple Ave, Blue Island IL 60406. 12915 S Maple Ave is in the 60406 ZIP code in Blue Island, IL The school district for E F Kerr Middle School is the Cook County Sd 130. E F Kerr Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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