Principal is defensive and not very approachable. The tone is more discipline focused than education focused and she tends to push for doing things because they are her rules and she's going to enforce them. No seeing kids as individuals, just a flock that needs to tow the line the way she wants them
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/08
The punishment of 'all' because of the misbehavior of a 'few' is consistent; Lunchroom is chaotic, not relaxing; Monitors' behavior is frequently inappropriate; There are a few outstanding teachers--you clearly know when you're lucky enough to get one! Parental involvement dwindled drastically from
... Read more when we came here 6 years ago; Diversity needs to be addressed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/08
I am shocked at the test scores of the school. I didn't realize they are below state average in all areas. There are some great teachers, but administration lacks in areas of discipline, leadership, approachablility, problem solving, student behavior management.
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/08
Threre are really a lot of changes that need to be made at Oak Glen. Aside from all the discipline and behavior issues other parents have commented on, it is a poor learning environment. There are several excellent, motivated teachers, but the principal is lacking in interpersonal skills. She treats
... Read more parents poorly and is often very defensive. Some staff are very aggresive with kids and the principal is accepting of this. There has to be a better method of dealing with children than breeding this hositility they are learning from the adult role models they are around every day. I'm sure it's not easy running a school, but they could do much better and school administrators it's time to force some of the less crowded schools to take on some of the excess students. Oak Glen is way overcrowded. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
I think the Principal, should find another school, from what I have observed she is not really ready for the change, which takes someone who is strong and committed, not just openly displaying her distain, and unfair observation. Her job should mean more to her than just a paycheck no matter what children
... Read more she has under to care. As for the teacher's I have heard more than one student say 'My teacher told me to solve my own problem with ? No matter how tired they get of having to consistinely deal with kids, that's there job. If you see a child getting picked on you resovle the problem as the adult. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/08
The two children I have attending this school are good students. As a parent I am thankful for the few good teachers because just about everything else is chaios. I am very disapointed in the disipline system at this school. Whats with all the screaming at the kids on a daily basis? The principale
... Read more agrees with this? Is this a school or a boot camp? My kids hate lunch/recess time because they rarely have a normal one. They are always being punished for things they are not doing. This principale needs to make some serious changes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/08
There has been no improvement this year in terms of discipline and maintaining a good learning environment. There are now a couple extracurricular activites, but they are often used merely for child care rather than for educational enhancement. It is showing in the staff who contantly yell at kids.
... Read more I feel very uncomfortable sending my child to school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/12/08
Oak Glen is a culutrally diverse school. The PTA provides the oppourtunity for lots of great PTA functions for the kids. In current years the parental involvement is dropping fast, causing these functions to become fewer and fewer. The overall leadership in this school is contributing to the parents
... Read more using alternative methods of education such as private or homeschool. There are some amazing teachers at Oak Glen, with the right leadership, this could be a wonderful school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/08
My daughter has been attending Oak Glenn now for 3 years. I am very well pleased with her progress. The reading program is awesome! My daughter is an AVID Reader! The techers are excellent and take time with students and are concerned about their progress. The principal is not to friendly and very
... Read more intimidating. I wouldn't feel very comfortable having a conversation with her. Her secretary is wonderful! I would recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
This will be my son second year at this school and he love it. Oak Glen challenge my son and he is learning a lot more than what he did at his last school. He love Oak Glen he was glad to go back to school this year. And the principal she is always involved with the children at the school.
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Lansing schools — Oak Glen Elementary School is located at 2101 182nd St, Lansing IL 60438. 2101 182nd St is in the 60438 ZIP code in Lansing, IL The school district for Oak Glen Elementary School is the Lansing Elementary School District 158. Oak Glen Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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