This elementary school is small enough that everyone knows each other. The teachers and office staff are caring and professional, and the children not only learn a lot, they like going to school. They also have excellent support for children with special needs. We are very thankful our children went
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Okte is a very good school. One thing I like is that it is more of a neighborhood school, and it's located off the huge Shen Campus. I like the focus on academics, and I would have to say that my child is doing much better than I ever imagined. However, it doesn't seem to be a very warm or nuturing
... Read more place, but the kids are getting a good education. I guess no school is completely perfect. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/08
I completely understand enforcing proper case usage. However, when taking a test, although a child spells the word correctly, it is unfathomable that the entire word will be marked incorrect if the word is spelled with the wrong case. Can't we give the students a little bit more confidence by giving
... Read more them partial credit for spelling the word correctly? I thought building confidence and nurturing students was an important moral code of the school. Additionally, there are some teachers who are obviously 'tired' and should consider retirement, especially when the demeanor is negative and is easily read by not only the students, but parent volunteers as well. I believe that if a child's and teacher's personalities does not mesh, it is much more harmful to the student to be forced to stay in that class than to transfer the child to another teacher. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/30/08
This is a school focused on bringing all children to a mediocre level and passing the tests. If one's kid is average, he/she will sail through. If one's kid ahead of the curve, he/she is kept back till everybody catches up. There is relatively little concern about little acts of aggression. I would avoid
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Posted by a parent on 10/29/08
First grade teacher, Mrs. Willams is worth moving to Clifton Park and having your children attend this school. I am in awe!
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/08
I have 2 children at this school.Both have minor learning issues. the staff has been wonderful in taking the time to diagnosis and form a plan of action to keep the kids on tract. Lots of positive reinforcement to given to all children. the staff makes a point to learn all the children names. Multilple
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Posted by a parent on 03/08/08
My child was not challenged although we tried to work with with the teacher and then the principal. My daughter was not allowed to read books she had already read and was capable of reading. The teacher made a statement that books such as Harry Potter would not be allowed because they were above grade
... Read more level. The principal supported the teacher. The teacher ripped up homework if the name was missing. Some teachers are good in the school but some are horrible. The principle has lack of better judgement. Poor ability grouping, if any. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/08
My daughter attended kindergarten and 1st grade here. The school is absolutely wonderful. I love the staff. My daughter's 1st grade teacher is exceptional! Mrs. Williams has many fun learning techniques that keep the children motivated and eager to learn. She challenges them and teaches them respect
... Read more and responsibilty. She also encourages parent involvement in her classroom and works with the other 1st grade classrooms to hold recitals and plays to allow the children to show off their talents. My daugher loves her. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/07
This school finds each child's need and works with them to keep them on track. The staff is friendly. the environment is welcoming. I have been surprised by a few staff member whom I had brief encounters with that later remembered me by name or my child's name. Parents are welcomed and encouraged
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Posted by a parent on 11/19/06
We absolutely love this school. The learning environment is wonderful and everyone elicits such welcoming happy attitudes.
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* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
541
Students per teacher:
27
Full-time teachers:
20
Number of classrooms:
30
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Clifton Park schools — Okte Elementary School is located at 1581 Crescent Rd, Clifton Park NY 12065. 1581 Crescent Rd is in the 12065 ZIP code in Clifton Park, NY The school district for Okte Elementary School is the Shenendehowa Central School District. Okte Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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