My child has attended Pattengill Elem. through the 1st & 2nd grades. The principal is caring and knows each child by name. The teachers seem to cover the basic ABCs's & 123's. They however, have not demonstrated/taught any diversity. The 1st & 2nd graders (the grades which I know about) have not participated
... Read more in any science fair, spelling bee, or black history anything. The Preschool/Kindergarten where we spent the previous 3 years, was a very ethnically diverse and challenging. All of the children participated in annual programs in which children (3 to 6)were assigned short speeches about Civil Rights figures,famous African Americans, celebrated Hanukkah, Cinco De Mayo and participated in an annual 'Around the World' feast and celebration where all ethnic foods, traditions and entertainment were experienced. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
Moving here to Berkley from another district, I am delighted with Pattengill school. The students are challenged, the staff is great,and the parents are very involved. The staff takes great pride in what they have. The educational program at Pattengill is outstanding; my son has performed better academically
... Read more here than in South Lyon, due to the great teachers he was lucky to have this year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/06
We started the school year very pessimistic about the quality of public schools. We thought that our daughter would eventually go to a private school. We couldn't be happier with the school, parent involvement, and most importantly the quality of the teachers. Our daughter looks forward to going to
... Read more school everyday and thinks that Mrs. Frank (her kindergarten teacher) is the best. Mrs. Frank is a very dedicated teacher that truely cares about the children. She gives the children oppurtunity to be independent and learn in a loving but disciplined manner. -Rachel Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/05
Pattengill is the ideal combination of the old one room school house and the newest technology and reserch in education. Everyone knows and supports each other, and the teachers are involved in the community even during non-school hours. The school is well maintained and welcoming, and there is a feeling
... Read more of compassion and love in every classroom. Pattengill houses two multi-age classrooms and the all day kindergartin all award winning programs! The principal is respected rather than feared. You couldnt find a better school. Read less
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Berkley schools — Pattengill Elementary School is located at 3540 Morrison Ave, Berkley MI 48072. 3540 Morrison Ave is in the 48072 ZIP code in Berkley, MI The school district for Pattengill Elementary School is the Berkley School District. Pattengill Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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