The teachers at Central School are mostly outstanding. The leadership lacks positive administration style and is often antagonistic to parents and teachrs alike. However, the staff is cohesive and work well with each other. There are many opportunities for children to receive the help they need in
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/08
I believe that Vassar School District has it's ups and downs. I have seen improvements since I've graduated. Now both my kids attend there, and I am involved in their educational decisions as well as the academic interests. Some of their teachers have rushed at the end of the year to meet their agendas,
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/08
I have had my children in 3 other schools and would have to say I am most disappointed in Central Elm. When we first arrived my special needs child was getting beat-up by other students and we weren't even allowed a conference with the other parties parents, just a comment from the principle ' I assure
... Read more you it has been taken care of, although I am not at liberty to tell you how the child was disciplined', well after 3 more incidents with the same child assaulting my son I finally had to take matters into my own hands and go to the higher ups* It is for the most part an EXTREMELY unsafe environment, especially for children who have special needs, and I would agree that the organization system in place is ridiculous! I never know what my children are supposed to be doing! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/07
Central schools are poorly organized. not all of the teachers are high quality. central does not have very high standards, and has poor safety. my child has experienced 4 bomb threats within not even two years.
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Posted by a parent on 06/14/05
Central School is a wonderful place! The academic programs and the teachers are top-notch. The newletters keep parents informed on upcoming events and activities. The atmosphere is welcoming and you are treated as part of the family. I've seen the school pull together to adopt needy families for
... Read more Christmas, provide food for the food pantry, send money to the tsunami victims, and send care packages to military troops. Reading is valued and celebrated every year at the Accelerated Reader fun day. Staff members sing, dance, and play instruments at a kick-off assembly followed by a terrific day of activities and games for the kids. Rock and Read is another great time for parents and students to read and dance the night away. Central is a special place where kids are valued. I wouldn't send my children anywhere else! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/05
I agree with the comment about lack of organization and communication. They do not do a very good job of keeping parents informed about upcoming events and things of that nature. Most of the staff, however, are wonderful, caring educators looking out for the best interests of the children they are
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/04
This school provides many valuable experiences as well as a high quality education to each student.
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Posted by a parent on 01/02/04
Being involved with three different elementary schools since my child began attending school, I find Central to be an over-all good school but has a serious lack of organization in regards to activities that should involve parental input. Communication is poor there and often leads to systemic breakdowns
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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:
401
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
25
Number of classrooms:
19
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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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
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Special Education Classes
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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.
Vassar schools — Central Elementary School is located at 425 Division St, Vassar MI 48768. 425 Division St is in the 48768 ZIP code in Vassar, MI The school district for Central Elementary School is the Vassar Public School District. Central Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 3 - 6.
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