While I like the school, there are several areas which I'd like to address: 1. There's not much help for children who excel. The teachers try, but emphasis seems to be making sure all pass rather than individual advancement. 2.Two times a week for 15-20 minutes each is bad and is often withhold for
... Read more disciplinary purposes. To categorize integrated arts as recess is also wrong. 3. The PTO is very 'clique-ish'. If you aren't part of a local group of friends, it's difficult to get in. 4. I agree with everything about the parking, but accept it as what it is. 5. The teacher ratio reported apparently includes all staff, which really skews the numbers. There are 20-25 kids per teacher, with the possibility of a helper. Overall not a bad school, but not above average, either. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/07
My son started there last year and loves it. It's been a great experience so far. Mrs. Mink, the principal, is a great leader and I hope she stays on. The staff really seem to pull together to get things done. The teachers know how to interact with the children and work hard to make learning fun. Parking
... Read more is tight but the school seems to manage that well. The school could do more to let parents know when special awards days and in house opportunities to visit our children at school are planned. Even though the cost is minimal, it should be free to join the PTO. I have not joined for that reason alone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
Cecilton Elemetary is a great school they not only offer help to students who are struggling but students who excel. The art and music programs offer a great opportunity for creativity. I agree about the parking issue but it always works out. However, I disagree with parent PTO volunteers. There are
... Read more rarley more than five parents at the PTO meetings and never enough voulenteer for events. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/06
I'm more than pleased with Cecilton Elementary School. The teachers are very cooperative and communication from teacher to parent is fantastic. The teachers seem very in-tune with their students, and do what they can to make adjustments when they're needed. It's been my experience, that they are dedicated
... Read more to teaching about diversity and tolerance. My daughter loves every day of school, and looks forward to it. I must agree, the parking lot could definitely use some expansion, but I wouldn't want to see the playgrounds be sacrificed for it, luckily, there's a lot of street parking. My daughter isn't old enough for any of the extracurricular activities yet, so I can't give much opinion there. There are lots of parent volunteers, but I think they'd have more if you were able to volunteer in your own child's class, even just occasionally. This is truely a GREAT SCHOOL! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/20/05
A great quality school with emphasis on reading programs, citizenship & character. Teacher to child ratio is low and students receive individual attention. There is also emphasis on safety, discipline and rewards. There is an active PTO program and more parent volunteers then needed. The PTO provides
... Read more funding for numerous programs and activities throughout the school year. The only bad thing I can say about this school is that it needs a bigger parking lot for the number of parents that come for special programs and events. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
340
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
24
Number of classrooms:
12
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Cecilton schools — Cecilton Elementary School is located at 251 W Main St, Cecilton MD 21913. 251 W Main St is in the 21913 ZIP code in Cecilton, MD The school district for Cecilton Elementary School is the Cecil County School District. Cecilton Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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