I currently have 2 children who attend Willard. I also have a 3rd child who attended kdg. - 6 there and is now at SEHS. I am very proud of how this school has continued to improve over the years. The new teachers that have been hired in the last 5-6 years are great. They have great methods for teaching
... Read more their students who are at different levels. All the teacher's we have had make me feel like they really know my child and what they need to achieve their highest potential. I also like that is not a very big school and everyone seems to know everyone. The PTO is always planning something fun for the students to look forward to outside of the normal school day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/08
I have two sons that went to Willard Elem School. One started when he was in 4th gr.& the other was when he was 2nd. They're now in jr/hi sch. I have 1 more child at Willard, now in 4th gr. Years have gone by fast and my children always have shared a very positive experience with the school. My oldest
... Read more son said, 'yes mom, you may have a strict teacher but you will learn a lot from her.' It paid off eventually.He was one of the 6th gr students who got an 'Excel' award. He continued to excel as he left his Junior high with high honors. My second left Willard being an honor student as well. The teachers are very kind,caring & dedicated to teach the students well. The principal is outstanding, highly intellectual & relates himself well with families & students. Methodology of educ is great. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/07
I really am happy with Willard.When talking to my friends from the surrounding areas where the teachers and principals don't know there children names or needs, I feel blessed to have a principal who stands on the playground to greet the students in the morning no matter how cold or hot it is outside.
... Read more And who's office door is always open. The teachers communicate with the parents and truly seem to care about their students and that they learn to their fullest ability. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/06
Willard School has undergone some great transformations over the past 5 years. We have a greatly dedicated group of educators whom work very hard to challenge our children. They continuously work together to improve the consistancy of curriculm within the same grade and the transition from grade to
... Read more grade. These teachers are excited to be with our children! There are new extracurricular activities being offered: Spanish class for all grades and Young Rembrandts. This school is always been open to communication. There is great potential and parents should take an opportunity to get involved and support our staff in their efforts! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/14/06
I am proud to be a part of Willard School. While we continue to strive to improve, we have come a long way in the past four years. Our overall test scores have improved four years in a row. The number of discipline incidents have steadily declined each year as well. There are only 7 teachers at Willard
... Read more who were here 5 years ago. There is energy here on the part of teachers and parents for making sure that every student is learning. The community is welcome anytime to visit. I would love to show people first hand what kind of learning is going on at Willard! Read less
Posted by a principal on 03/15/06
It's cool! The academic programs are okay, may need a little work. My daughter's gym class is very challanging, but very fun at the same time, as my daughter says! The parent involvment is about a 92/100, most invovled are the PTO.
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Posted by a parent on 11/22/05
I have been going to the school since Kindergarten! I think that all the teachers are great. Music and art are okay, though they share the same room. The units are challenging, though plentiful in learning, and is fun! Everything is mostly at it's top, but a few enhancements will do the school good.
... Read more The parents are doing SO MUCH to help the school! The PTO is great, and the volunteers are helpful. Willard is a wonderful school, and so I think that your kids should go. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/25/05
I have had a lot of problems at willard school. I have tried to talk to the principal a number of times, regarding my sons education and he can't give me a straight answer. I have 2 nephews in the same grade, at different schools, and my child's work he does at willard is preschool compared to what they
... Read more are doing. The pick up and drop off is a complete mess. They have no security when the children leave, they come out the back door and run every way. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/05
My children are no longer attending this school because I felt that the quality of their educational experience was extremely lacking. I was unsure who had control over the school: the administration or the student body. I found my children academically behind in their math, reading and writing skills.
... Read more Not because they are academically challenged, but because of numerous disruptions in the classroom and teachers and adminstrators who had lost control of the situation. There are better schools! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/04
I was a student. My son did and my daughter does attend Willard. I believe if the teachers would spend more time getting to know the students, and less time worrying about offending everyone while trying to keep up with the 'jones' and making things pretty, maybe our students would learn more than what
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South Elgin schools — Willard Elementary School is located at 370 W Spring St, South Elgin IL 60177. 370 W Spring St is in the 60177 ZIP code in South Elgin, IL The school district for Willard Elementary School is the Elgin School District U - 46. Willard Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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