Lewin G. Joel Jr. School

4
12 reviews
Grades
PK-4
Students
526
Type
Public

Community Reviews

Read what parents are saying about Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
I found that Joel School teachers put in the extra effort to insure that their students are well prepared for the next grade level. I'm quite impressed by their work!
Posted by a community member on 6/21/2021
My experience at this school with my son with ADHD and ASD has been a nightmare! Instead of working with the parents and having and open line of communication when and issue arises, they call DCF for very minor things, effectively turning your world upside down for six months to a year. They would rather suggest phycologists and medications right off the bad, than take the time and energy to work with your child and yourself to come up with something conducive and healthy for everyone. When another parent here left a review saying this school was “trigger happy” with this stuff...They weren’t lying!
Posted by a parent on 3/21/2018
We relocated to Clinton, CT from out of state. We now have two children at Joel. Clinton is buttressed by some exemplary school districts on paper, so its reputation tends to suffer by comparison. Having said that, we ve talked to some in surrounding towns who wish they were in Clinton. The parent engagement, from our perspective, is significant. Claudia Norman is a thoughtful and caring principal with an open-door policy. The administrative staff is lighthearted and the school itself is thoroughly inviting. Separately, we ve watched the town of Clinton grow more progressive as younger generations become active in the political process, placing an emphasis on education.
Posted by a parent on 3/18/2014
What a great experience we are having at this school! When talking about the programs this school has to college friends, they often think I am sending my children to private school! In addition to the wonderful classroom teachers my children have had, they have wonderful arts and PE programs as well as Spanish taught from Pre-K-grade 3. The highlight of the 3rd grader's year is Project Adventure- a team building and confidence course. I had tears in my eyes as I listened to my son's classmates cheering on another student who was "stuck" then accomplished the obstacle. My 3rd grader has a writing club and a math club that he chose to participate in during his lunch period. Lots of great teacher/parent/family interaction:The Art/music teachers put on an Awesome Arts night, there is family Math game night,there's an amazing "Monster Mash" party for the entire school put on annually by the Friends of Joel group. The teachers we have had are so enthusiastic and have been able to challenge my children. They respond quickly to emails. My kids have definitely had a love of learning fostered that I hope will just continue to grow as they move on to their next school.
Posted by a parent on 3/18/2014
Joel School is a wonderful place. Both of my children attended Joel along with several nieces and nephews; they all had incredibly positive experiences. The teachers are dedicated and caring. They work hard to keep up with technology and integrate it into the classroom effectively. The community spirit pervades the halls. The art and music teachers are phenomenal; attend an arts night or a concert, and you'll be amazed. The school also teaches the children about the importance of their community and conducts a 100-day celebration in which each classroom collects 100 items for a local charity. The PE teachers run a Project Adventure program for third grade students to help build character and confidence. Joel School is living proof of the idea that schools are so much more than test scores.
Posted by a parent on 3/18/2014
Read more reviews on GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

Browse other schools near Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
GreatSchools ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these schools. Learn more.

Clinton schools - Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is located at 137 Glenwood Road, Clinton CT 06413. Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is in the Clinton School District. Lewin G. Joel Jr. School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-4.

Homes with this school assigned