Sadly, Collins School has no leadership, no management, no priorities, and little commitment to its pupils. Many of the teachers are all right, but the principal and other administrators are, one senses, just waiting for their pensions to vest. This is NOT the school for anyone who has a choice.
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
I am reluctant to write a mostly negative review, but I have to be honest. This is a poorly-managed educational facility, with little concern for students. As a result, students are deprived of the traditional benefits of an elementary school education. If it were not so sad, the level of ineptness
... Read more among the school administration would be almost comical. Maybe when the school gets a new principal, things may possibly improve a great deal, because many of the teachers are sincerely struggling to provide the students with the tools that they need. Until then, parents, PLEASE do not do your children the disservice of sending them to this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
Inferior school. Poorly run. Questionable commitment to the students' well-being. Devoid of priorities. Lacks leadership. Deplorable managers. The leaders of the school are quite busy -- but what they are busy with has very little to do with the education or care of the students.
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
Unfortunately, the school has poor administration and poor guidance services. Many of the teachers are okay, but they are struggling by themselves because the school has absolutely no leadership. The principal would probably not be employable anywhere else but in Barnegat. Please, parents, if you
... Read more want your children to be truly educated, do anything possible to avoid this school. If you want your children to be safe both physically and emotionally, this is not the school for them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/09
This school is lacking alot. No security, any crazy person can just walk on in. They have teachers who should not be teaching anymore, because of they age and also how long they have been there, they are burned out and coo-coo and also grouchy. They dont give the children enough physical exercise, since
... Read more they only have gym once week. That is why everyone's kids are overweight. This school is out of date and not up with 2008. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/08
Both of my children attended Collins School from kindergarten through fifth grade. I have had nothing but positive experiences with their teachers. Some go a little overboard with homework, but their expertise and caring nature made up for that. The school counselor is absolutely wonderful, and has
... Read more many support groups going to fit all types of problems. Even though gym was only once a week, this was my children's favorite part of school because the p.e. teachers were so amazing. I also appreciate that they switch for language arts and group them according to their academic level. My children were challenged in every possible way because of this. The staff at Collins goes above and beyond to make thier students' experience in school educational and fun at the same time. Each grade level does their own play or talent show each year. I would highly recommend this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/16/07
my daughter attended 2,3,4 grades at Collins and it was by far the best experience she ever had. and Importance of academics was second to none,and the teachers truly enjoyed coming to school. there was a sense of family that is rare anywhere.
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Posted by a parent on 12/25/06
The school is wonderful. The administrative staff and teachers are willing to help no matter what. My child loves the school and all its activities.
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Posted by a parent on 12/06/06
I had three children attend this school and was very pleased with the education they received. Some of the teachers were a bit strict but my children did not suffer because of it. I would highly recommend this school to anyone moving into the area.
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/06
We moved from North Jersey to here 3 years ago. We love it. The schools work very hard for the children. All of the teachers have been very nice and really work with parents/students. They respond quickly to questions as well. My son love the middle school as well. Lunch he thinks is the best.
... Read more The school has an excellant curriculum. I think it's a little weak in math overall. They use the every day math. It's just confusing for the children. All of my children were reading by the time they were half way thru kindergarten. Whick is a 3/4 day. K goes in 1 hour later than the big kids. The town is building a new school, a new sports complex is coming to town, and new fields. The recreation dept. is small. Most sporting programs run on their own. Soccer& football is big here. Read less
School Profile for Cecil S Collins Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
NJ ASK* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Cecil S Collins Elementary School
Barnegat Township School District
New Jersey
* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
651
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
31
Number of classrooms:
42
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Learning Differences, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
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Barnegat schools — Cecil S Collins Elementary School is located at 570 Barnegat Blvd N, Barnegat NJ 08005. 570 Barnegat Blvd N is in the 08005 ZIP code in Barnegat, NJ The school district for Cecil S Collins Elementary School is the Barnegat Township School District. Cecil S Collins Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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