i have a grandson that is going to second grade. ms.just , and ms phillips are two of the greatest teacheers .they both have done an excellent job. ms just kdg. and ms.phillips first grade. great job''.
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Posted by a parent on 07/01/09
I have two children at Neil Armstrong and I am pleased with their delevelopment and I think it is a great school. It is a good environment and I feel the teachers work hard to educate the children. I have also saw the hard work the current PTO committee has been doing and it nothing but great things
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/09
My husband and I have seven children six which attended armstrong. Range from the age 20yrs-4 months.Our view on the school is that the staff is very outstanding. Three of the kids had Mrs, Kuhn for kindergarten, which is the best kindergarten teacher a person could ever find. But not taking anything
... Read more from the other teachers which are aslo great. Yes there has been some change in the extracurricular activities,but to all that is degrading the school and staff, my question is did you all do everything in your power to help the school and staff save any of the extracurricular activities that was dropped? By voting and lending a helping hand overall? Keep up the good work Neil Armstrong!!!!!LOL Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/16/08
Neil Armstrong is truly one of the worst schools in District 159. It is destroying our youth. It is disorderly and the most poorly run school I have ever seen. The children are terribly disrepectful and are clearly out of control, even to someone outside looking in. I have to admit that I am not
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/08
I have 2 children at Armstrong. Unfortunately, many programs have been cut or decreased (i.e., art is only offered during the 4th quarter) because a referendum requesting additional property tax money didn't pass. This has affected all the schools in district 159. Last year we lost our phenomenal
... Read more principal to the newly-built Middle School and the current principal isn't as strong as she was. There is little parent involvement, the PTO has to struggle financially and volunteer-wise to provide fun activities for the students. Many activities like the school fair had to be dropped and parents either can't or won't pay their PTO dues. The children seem to be more disrespectful and have no problem cursing in front of other parents. There are some wonderful teachers at Armstrong but they don't have the necessary parental support or materials to do what's needed for the students. Very little homework is given. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/07
Initially, I was impressed with the school. However, until my family moved into a different district/school, I realized how unprepared we and my son were for first grade. The other district is far more advanced than Neil Armstrong/District 159. My son is now playing catch up by getting additional
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Posted by a parent on 11/10/06
The quality of academic programs compared to 10 years ago is terrible. The scores are barely meeting state standards and the availability of Music and Art will be minimal due to the recent referendum not passing. There is barely any parent involvement at this school and the administration is very
... Read more unprofessional. The curriculum is very lax and I feel that the children are not getting the best and equal education that they deserve. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/06
The test scores are not acceptable and have declined for the past three years. There have been numerous changes within the Music Dept., the school promotes safety, however picks and chooses what to address. My child is in Kindergarten and has not retained what he learned through his pre-school experience
... Read more because he was placed in a KG class that was beginning at a primary level..there was no screening process to ascertain what level he was at or any child for that matter. I am extremely disappointed in the quality of education my child has received. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/20/06
This is not a very good school academically or parentally. They treat the parents with as much disrespect as the kids and they don't listen or guide the parents or students toward success. They allow bullying and do not adhere to the no tolerance rules. Their comments are 'if I don't see it there is
... Read more nothing that can be done. My 10 year old has been beat up and harrassed daily since the beginning of the year. His grades are slipping and his self-esteem is down the toilet. The academics are moderate at best. If you want your child to have a safe environment to learn do not send them here if possible. My kindergartener is even being harrassed daily. And they give detentions for every little transgression possible. Parental involvement is not encouraged by the new principle. They don't listen to the students or the parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/25/06
I love this school! The teachers are dedicated professionals who truly care about thier students! The prinicpal is award winning and first rate. Parents are involve. Extra curricular activities include sports, music and art activites. Their test scores go up each year.
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School Profile for Neil Armstrong Elementary School
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ISAT* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2008
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Elementary School District 159
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.
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Before/After School
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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.
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Richton Park schools — Neil Armstrong Elementary School is located at 5030 Imperial Dr, Richton Park IL 60471. 5030 Imperial Dr is in the 60471 ZIP code in Richton Park, IL The school district for Neil Armstrong Elementary School is the Elementary School District 159. Neil Armstrong Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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