I was skeptical about Ridge when my kids first went there. I don't think the changeover went as smoothly as it could have with the kids redistricted to Ridge from Wesmere. However, with two schools plus the District involved, you can't be sure where the problem was. Ridge has turned out to be great.
... Read more We love the teachers and have no compliants about the administration. The new district-wide curriculum for differentied is fantastic! One of my kids is 504 (physical disability not requiring an Individual Education Plan/IEP) and from the teachers on down they have been wonderful about things. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
I am not very impressed with the school's aministration. 2 of my girls went to this schools, one of them had academic problems, and they labeled her as potentially having ADD and other developmental problems. After trying to work through the system, meeting after meeting, my daughter moved on to middle
... Read more school and nothing was ever fixed. They wanted me to place my daughter in special education, however every time I asked them to provide feedback about her progress they never did. I had to call the school, send emails. When we would meet with all of her teachers, they all seem to have conflicting reports. Last year one of my daughters brought home a math assigment with a great big star, and at first I thought it was great, but as I further looked at the assignment I noticed that it was not only very sloppy the answers .... Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
My children have attended Ridge since Fall 2004 and I could not be happier. The Principal and teachers go above and beyond to make sure that every student is learning and every day is safe. The whole school started using a team building cooperative learning system that has been proven to increase learning
... Read more and decrease behavior problems. The Principal is involved and actively trying to improve the school in every way possible. We had some issues in second grade, but I felt my issues were acknowledged and my younger daughter will not have to repeat the lack of learning my older daughter had in that year. Unfortunately not enough parents are involved in PTO. Another small negative is that I wish they would push the kids more in the younger grades. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/08
My daughter has been at Ridge for 2 years. As with any school there are good things and bad at Ridge. They have a great 'advanced' teacher in Mrs. Reader, and a great library staff. There are definitly things that need to be inproved, like the vice principal sometimes acts a bit too goofy, personally
... Read more I think that she should be a forward thinking positive roll model, not a clown, playing one on dress up days. The school spirit is lacking in this school vs. other schools in the area, but maybe they just don't know that being seen that way. Again just my opinion. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
My son has been going to this school since K. He is now in the 3rd grade. I have nothing but great things to say about the staff, teachers, principal, nurses, etc. I guess we are just lucky, based on all of the negative reviews. Or maybe we just don't make excuses for our son's behaviour.
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Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
I believe they really need to get new administration. They are not friendly when you walk in at all. They act like you are bothering them when you ask for something. Very unorganized but that is because of the administration. They need to get it together. They also pick a kid that may be a bit naughty
... Read more then they are 'branded' a 'bad kid' all through their whole elementary school years. Horrible school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/08
I been a Ridge parent since it open, I think Ridge has grow greatly in all areas academic, parent support, students support and better teachers. It is a great school with wonderful teachers who cares for their students, I'm very please with the teachers that my kids had so far. We still need more parents
... Read more envolment in that way we could have more after school student activities. The principal and asst. principal need to be more flexible when implementing new ideas or concept throught the school, no every family have the resources or agree with your life stile and changes take time and communication. probably even a survey to have parent opinions, things work better if we have the support of the parents. Rigde is a Great School... Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
My daughter has gone to Ridge for Kind. and 1sr grade. I loved her teachers (Mrs. Guzaldo and Mrs. Schneider) They are both wonderful role models and have been such great influences. They have a strong reading program which is so important. I have been able to volunteer a lot in the school which
... Read more has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of the staff. Mrs. Nelson the principal is wonderful. She is very active in the school and is always involved with the students. The school is always having events for the families so everyone can get involved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/08
My child has been lucky enough to have decent teachers but I've had to supplement his education with lots of at home teaching. They spend so much time worry[ing] about the students who come to school 10 minutes too early.
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Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
I have had good luck with Ridge teachers. As far as the administration goes, they need to find a new principal and vice principal.
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Plainfield schools — Ridge Elementary School is located at 1900 Caton Ridge Dr, Plainfield IL 60586. 1900 Caton Ridge Dr is in the 60586 ZIP code in Plainfield, IL The school district for Ridge Elementary School is the Plainfield Cons School District 202. Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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