Charles J Sahs Elementary School

5001 Long Avenue

School District

Central Stickney 110
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 11, 2024

Principal and superintendent are the worst . They can care less about the students . All they do is harass you if you get on their bad side .
Submitted by parent on February 17, 2024

I do not recommend this school at all for my kids
Submitted by parent on December 13, 2023

HORRIBLE SCHOOL AND HORRIBLE PRINCIPAL DO NOT TAKE YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2023

Great school. All my kids attended here, and I am so proud! my big daughter is in University of Michigan, and other goes to University of Iowa, and the third still in this school, thanks to all the great teaching and support. Great teachers!!!I would love to see parents get more involve in the education and support the school provides, because education starts in home!!
Submitted by student on July 04, 2022

Honestly do not recommend going here. My classmates are tired of every single day. Basically repeats every single day. The social workers here makes everything about their self. Plus don’t feel self with all the bullying and students saying they are going to fight each other after school. They would only listen to a student if they’re having any problems if there’s a parent there. They do nothing about bullying/racism. People have been racist and bullied me in front of the teachers and they’ve done nothing about it. This school is trash, they don’t even give you enough food at lunch. Leaving us to starve. Not enough food options too. It used to have options but they took it away. But the good part is there is only a few good staff. But most of them do nothing. I DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING TO THIS SCHOOL. Unless you want to be treated poorly and unfairly.
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2022

This is a great school providing exceptional education to the Central Stickney community. The administration is transparent with the community and has done a great job in protecting students, staff, and the community during the pandemic. Lastly, graduating students excel both in sports and academics in their high school (and beyond) career. Yes, there are (and always will be) disgruntled members of the community; however, that really represents a very small minority.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2018

I would rate this school a zero. seriously considering transferring my child out.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2018

My daughter goes to this school & she needs a bit of a push.She takes tests once a week and receives a lot of help.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2018

Never coming back! Im glad to be gone from everything
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2013

I lived in Sahs for many years, left and returned a few times. I have to say this use to be a really nice area but now it is so over crowded. My sons class is pretty big and there is not much attention given to students who speak English well and can coast through the school year. To many multi-familys living in single family homes here. The school is over crowded, the teacher's are to busy teaching basic language skills to most students to give the excellent individual teaching they use to. It is so sad what has happened to this area. We plan on moving our son to a private school for 3rd grade.
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2013

We strive for excellence at our School, Things have changed a lot and the Government telling us what programs we have to implement at our school, It is a chore for the teachers as well, We cannot please all parents and things aren't what they use to be, I being here for a major long time too, seen the changes of neighborhood, people, and don't like change either but, it happens and we have to do what is beneficial for the children to help for their future. I moved out for a year and came right back, because you won't find a better school. Now my Grandchildren are attending school here, we also have a school website on Facebook with all our Graduates on there.
Submitted by parent on February 11, 2013

I come from a long line of Sahs graduates (dating back almost 50 years). When I graduated from Sahs (late 90's) I always looked forward to my girls attending as well. My oldest went to pre-k and I loved the teacher (Ms. O'Neill) she was extremely good with the kids and lover her students. We were sad to see her go. Now in K I've noticed a lot of issues with the school. One is they are beyond over-crowded. 27+ kids to a class with ONE teacher and a shared aide between two classes his just horrible. The school is using accelerated reader programs which in my opinion forces kids to read. What happened to reading being enjoyable? A kindergarten child should not be forced to read to meet star points. Children should enjoy stories, not rush through them to take a test. My daughter loved reading until this program. Now she sees it as a chore. Sahs has gone down the drain. They have way to many kids, teachers dont care and yes I've spoken to the principle who doesn't seem to care either. As much as I loved this neighborhood growing up I can not wait to move away before it drags my children down and dont even get me started on the lack of help for special ED kids. Its a joke!