My children went to SMK Elementary from 2001-2008. The teachers are the best around. If your child receives services (OT< PT< Speech) you will find no better. They are busy people, but the best in the business. If you are an involved parent, you will have no problems. So get involved!
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/09
I have 3 kids in this school.My kids like it special the after school classes.They also went to Summer School this year.The st[a]ff is great and can handle anything that comes their way. But if you have a child on a IEP or a 504 you need to keep on them and check on your child to see how he/she is
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/07
I have a child in kindergarten and one in grade 3. I was a bit worried about sending my kids here based on what other people said. I am glad to say that I am extreemely impressed with the security of the school and the continuous upgrading of the teaching staff. The guidance department has been exceptional
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/07
My daughter attended the Pre K program last year and is currently in SMK Kindergarten. She loves it! She has three wonderful teachers. She has had a few problems with a couple little boys in her class and the teachers straightened it out right away. I feel comfortable sending my daughter to school there.
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Posted by a parent on 05/05/06
I have 3 children in SMK. I love the school and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the teachers. However, I have a child on an IEP and I had to hire a Child Advocate to get my child what they needed. The Special Ed Dept is not good and the Superintendent is unreachable and arrogant.
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Posted by a parent on 05/20/05
my son is going in to the 1st grade and i was not happy with the school last year.my son has ADHD and ODD. and the teacher would send notes home two weeks later after everything happened.i would like to know right away.if my son doesnt get help he needs this year i will be looking for a school that will
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Posted by a parent on 08/12/04
My sons kindergarten teacher does an excellent job in keeping me informed and up to date. At times my son does not pay attention in class, he says he gets bored. I think he needs to be challenged more. I also believe there should be a program for student who excel in school. I believe children should
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/04
My son is in 3rd grade at SMK. We have had great years. My only suggestion is to have programs for children who excel in school. This will keep the challenged and not accept the minimal they can do. Boredom can lead to this. I love the after school programs they added at the end of last year.
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/04
I have a hearing impaired child in kindergarden and she went two years at the same school for preschool. The teachers are good but my suggestions if you have an IEP child is to push what you need for him/her or you may not get it.
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Posted by a parent on 09/09/03
SMK is a good school. However, due to severe budget cuts the quality is not up to what it used to be. There is no librarian, no vice principal, important reading and math programs may be cut soon, and much, much more. We are also currently seeking a new superintendent of schools who hopefully will
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School Profile for Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
Test scores
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MCAS* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
Ware Public School District
Massachusetts
* In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
500
Students per teacher:
19
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
39
Arts
Art
Special Education
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
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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Ware schools — Stanley M Koziol Elementary School is located at 4 Gould Rd, Ware MA 01082. 4 Gould Rd is in the 01082 ZIP code in Ware, MA The school district for Stanley M Koziol Elementary School is the Ware Public School District. Stanley M Koziol Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 3.
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