I'm really sorry to hear your daughter is having such an experience. I'm also very surprised. We never had such problems in 3rd grade. I would strongly suggest you discuss your concerns with the teacher and/or the principal, and be persistent. I've taken this approach in the past and it was very successful.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
I feel your pain with all of the homework, but our class (3rd grade) does not get the option of turning it in late. Last night we had 4 1/2 hours of homework!! What happened to the 'rule' of 10 minutes per grade level? My child is in tears when she gets home, and fights me about going to school. She's
... Read more always loved school until this year. What used to be excitement about school is now dread. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
My daughter has been going to crete elementary for three weeks now and is in kindergarten and has already come home with 31 pages of homework within a two week period and where talking about a child who is in kindergarten. What is she doing in the classroom during the day to come home with that much
... Read more homework. My child is going to end up hating school by the time she finishes this school year at crete elementary. Do not recommended at all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
This is an excellent school. This year the fine arts programs have been added back in to the curriculum. The test scores are good, teachers are very dedicated, there are cutting edge things happening and best practices are utilized by the staff in all classrooms. The taxes are not high for Will County,
... Read more and with little industry, the school district does whatever is possible to conserve resources and [rovide the best program possible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
Crete Elementary School is excellent. They have excellent test scores. The teachers are sincere and dedicated. This school is one of the best keep secrets in the southeast suburbs.
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Posted by a parent on 01/20/07
Music, art, and PE are non-existent in this school and its a shame. Though the teachers do try to add it all into the cirriculum, it's not enough, especially PE. Children need an outlet for energy instead of acting out in the classroom.
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Posted by a parent on 06/17/06
Very good test scores. Unfortunate Budget Cutbacks have hurt school terribly however. No art, music or PE. Large class sizes. The current Principal (2005/2006) is quite excellent.
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Posted by a parent on 03/07/06
I used to go to this school and let me tell you something. I loved it. I have so many great memories. The teachers are excellent and only want the best for their 'kids'. I am now in 8th grade and my friends and I always look back at those days. Crete Elm is so much like a big family. Everyone cares,
... Read more teachers are great, so is the principle. Oh my goodness I loved that school. I learned so much and made so many friends that I am sure I will have forever. I do suggest that you think about sending your children here it is excellent. A 5 stars on my part! Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/17/04
We think Crete Elementary is a great school! Laura Hirsch, the principal, is an enthusiastic and supportive principal. My child loves this school and his teacher. Many programs have been cut, however, this does not dampen the spirit of most teachers and parents. The PTO is a great group of people
... Read more who provide some of the extras needed and who encourage school spirit by sponsoring many school functions. Maybe more children would be successful if their parents got more involved with their learning. There is a sense of family in the building. The recent Night of Science was awesome. The teachers and children worked very hard to present some wonderful works in the hallways. I could not ask for a better learning environment for my son. Way to go to all staff at Crete Elementary! We support you! Thank you for all you do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/04
Hated sending my child to school. Something bad happens almost every day. Has made very little progress in the last 4 yrs. Is still learning to read and write. Extremly high taxes in Crete! Thousands! Yet it is never enough. Now the school district wants even more money. They are cutting a lot of programs
... Read more such as gym, art and music etc.. Where is the money going! When will this district be accountable! All Crete schools are bad. Read less
* 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:
637
Students per teacher:
23
Full-time teachers:
28
Number of classrooms:
35
Special Education
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Crete schools — Crete Elementary School is located at 435 North St, Crete IL 60417. 435 North St is in the 60417 ZIP code in Crete, IL The school district for Crete Elementary School is the Crete - Monee Cmty Sd 201 - U. Crete Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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