Last year Kendon updated their website once; can't seem to locate the website this year. They never activated Edline login for parents, although it showed on their website for two years. Student drop-off and pick-up is a nightmare. Many parents aren't principled drivers as they tend to drive fast,
... Read more park the wrong way on Kendon Ave, and block the main right-of-way while waiting for their kids. Seems like the school, as well as the Lansing School District, is in disarray. On the plus side, Kendon has great teachers and a superior curriculum. It's a shame the above mentioned negatives overshadow the positives. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
I like Kendon, but I do not like the lack of diversity at the school. I've been to different Kendon school concerts and all of the songs they sung were originally written and performed by African Americans. Why is there not any Hispanic, Asian, Native American or other music taught to these kids?
... Read more How are the kids supposed to appreciate all cultures when the school doesnt seem to? The school needs to quit with their agenda and diversify. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/02/09
Yes, Mrs. Keldsen is the best kindergarten teacher I could ask for but she may be moving to another school next year due to not enough kindergarteners.
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/09
I have a son who's in kindergarten at Kendon. His teacher, Mrs. Keldsen is amazing. The curriculum and instructional methods Mrs. Keldsen utilize in her classroom are outstanding. My son is so excited about getting to school everyday. Mrs. Rusesky, the pricinpal is always available for her students
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
My daughter attended Kendon K-5th and i am very pleased. The curriculum is amazing. Mrs. Rusesky, the principal, is very involved with the children and their activities. She is warm to both the students and the parents and is very dedicated. There is an on sight before and after care program provided
... Read more by the YMCA, girl scouts, cub scouts and a 5th grade basketball team. They hold several music concerts each year and pack the house each time! I would recommend this school to anyone wanting a caring environment for their child in the K-5 years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
My step son attends Kendon and my husband and I have tried to get them to return our calls since the year stated. We've left msg after msg regarding our request to be involved. We'd like to get copies of his report cards, get notification of conferences and other events. We'd love to participate but
... Read more they will not communicate with us. His mother has moved him to a different school each year and so far Kendon is the only one to not communicate with us. How very odd, espically with how common it is for children to have two households these days. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/08
I have taught at six different schools during my career. Kendon is the best. The staff works well together to align the overall curriculum. The principal is warm, well organized, and dedicated. Most parents are involved in their students' education and easy to communicate with. Extra curricular
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Posted by a teacher on 12/12/07
Our daughter attended Kendon and we were particularly thrilled with the class curriculum, and instruction provided by Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Williford. Our son will reach school age soon and both children will receive their educations at Kendon.
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Posted by a parent on 07/07/07
Both of my children went to Kendon from K-5. I love this school. The principal is very involved with the students. The students seem to respond to the teachers and the principal very well.
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Posted by a parent on 01/07/05
The principal is very communicative with the students and their parents - however some of the teachers do not call both set of parents or even one of the parents to say that their is a problem with school work, students attitudes, etc. How can the parents be involved if the teacher who sees them on
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* In 2008-2009 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
250
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
23
Number of classrooms:
12
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Lansing schools — Kendon Elementary School is located at 827 Kendon Dr, Lansing MI 48910. 827 Kendon Dr is in the 48910 ZIP code in Lansing, MI The school district for Kendon Elementary School is the Lansing School District. Kendon Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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