We love this school, and recommend it to everyone! It has small classes with alot of smaller, more focused groups. If your child exceeds in reading, for example, they will be challenged in the higher levels, keeping them in a learning mode all the time. The staff and parents are very friendly, making
... Read more it a great family atmosphere. If you have any questions, the principal and staff are always ready to help. The only drawbacks are no bussing (but they do have a before and after school program), and it only goes to grade 8. Being a small school, there are some things it cannot have financially. But it more than makes up for the extra material things with a quality education and loving, supportive environment. I honestly believe this school offers the best start for a child's education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/08
There are few things I love about Discovery. The small classes are great, my child gets the one -on- one he needs when he needs it. If your child exceeds his level in any subject they will advance them to the next level to keep your child in a continuous learning mode. Also the staff and even the parents
... Read more are very friendly. I consider this school as a family. Yes, there is no bus transportation, but the morning and after school club is handy someone is there at 6 a.m. and there until 6 p.m. This is wonderful for parents that need to work and want their child to be safe and have a wonderful education too. Yes, there might be a few problems with discipline, but what school doesn't. This is a no tuition school and parent hands on is always welcome. You must stop in and see for yourself. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/08
It is a small school offering k-8, so it cannot financially offer some things. But overall the children are improving in their test scores. Reading using the SERA method is really working. My son improved 75% when they started this program. Math is also improving. This school always is recognized as
... Read more the 24th Glasser school in the world. There are always growing pains and this school has some but they are working on making it work.There are educated community members offering assistance with children having problems in school. There is an after and before school care. Tutoring is offer in the after school program. The principle is very alert to the improvements that are taking place with the parents in mind. There are dance and karate after school programs taught by qualified parents and community folks.This school may not be for everyone but it certainly tries to help! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/28/07
I pulled my children out of that school, there was no discipline by the director. There was no music or art program and too much turn over of staff.
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Posted by a other on 11/27/07
I find that over the last three years the quality of the school has dropped drastically. The emphasis is not on the individual student but on the certification of the school. Discovery has lost its focus.
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Posted by a parent on 11/27/07
My children love Discovery School! The teachers are helpful and supportive and they really help form a community.
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Posted by a parent on 07/09/04
Discovery is a great school! The teachers are all wonderful. Students do fun, hands-on learning! Terra Nova test scores for the lower grades are outstanding! The MEAP scores tend to be higher due to a high influx of new students at the 4th and 5th grade level and the small number of students taking
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Fennville schools — Discovery Elementary School is located at 2611 56th St, Fennville MI 49408. 2611 56th St is in the 49408 ZIP code in Fennville, MI The school district for Discovery Elementary School is the Michigan State Department Of Education. Discovery Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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