Dore Elementary School

7134 West 65th Street

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 10, 2018

Genuinely appalled with the Mickey Mouse operation the principal is running at the school. This is the second time I pick my daughter up from school for early dismissal. Both times I wasn’t asked for identification. I was told that “we are familiar with the parents” so I asked the principal if she knows me and she said no. Exactly. You don’t know me and so you don’t me from my child’s father to just being a neighbor. When I asked her if she understood the legality of just letting the student leave without verifying any identification or file she said she did because she’s the principal. I expect more from her. If she did understand legalities as she claimed she understands that if any student was allowed to go home with someone that wasn’t their parent with full rights or a appointed guardian they could be sued. Again, I’m sure she understood this, but most of simply forgotten. Furthermore, the doors were locked, I was buzzed in without any questions. There was no security at the front desk, no pen to sign in and so I simply walked to the window with no trouble on my end and clearly no concern on the schools part. She said “we’re here to nurture” and yet they failed to include safety. This is the second time this has happen. I fully intend to write to the school district, superintendent and so on. I’m disgusted with her response and also the schools security measure. I’m sure there are cameras in the school to back up my claims.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2018

Teachers here are so negative. They dont set good example to students.
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2016

My child has attended Dore since kindergarten and has experienced greatness from all of her teachers. Mrs. Diaz, Mrs. Mulvihill and Mrs. Meyers are all very good teachers.
Submitted by parent on July 25, 2016

The teachers are great and the principal is hands on. The principal also interacts with the students. My daughter learns a lot in this school.
Submitted by other on January 06, 2014

Dore school is without a dought in my mind the best school in Chicago. I am a current 8th grader and I've gone to dore since kindergarten. The teachers help me and get me to use the best of my abilities. I have never had a problem with any teachers or staff. My grades went down in 5th grade when I use to have straight A's. I truly love dore school. The teachers helped me out a lot so now I have all A's and one B.
Submitted by other on July 02, 2012

I am a former student of dore elemantary. I had a fantastic education and wonderful teachers. it is a great school. i am proud to be a dorian. i was a cross country and track star as well as class sice president and member of the math team. it is far better than the near by catholic schools. i have recently been accepted into new york university. so dore has really helped my academic standings. choose dore
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2011

Oh Wow! I am shocked to hear that. I have never had that problem with anyone in the office or anyone else at Dore. Actually the only person I've ever had a problem with was the security guard yelling at kids.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2011

Everyone interprets their experience differently. I have NEVER had any issues with the office staff. My child has gone to Dore for 7 years & the office staff have always been very helpful & accommodating. They genuinely seem to care about the students & the school, more than some teachers. From what I've seen they go above & beyond. I've also been in line at the office & seen them deal with rude parents who had serious entitlement issues & were making demands, and a few times parents trying to get their kids in & didn't live in the area or didn't have any documents. The staff still seemed helpful even when they were getting attitude & being yelled at. I give the office staff, teachers, and administrators a lot of credit for having to deal with "problem" parents. I couldn't do it or deal with the ignorance. Dore provides a great learning environment for my child, and that is the most important thing. I hope people read all of the reviews not just the negative. Sometimes in the heat of the moment people don't think about how they've contributed to a situation & it mars their opinions. Dore is a great school with great staff (OFFICE & TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS)
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2011

Not happy with the school. Some of the support staff need to be fired! I really wish I could post names, but that would be unethical.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2011

I agree that some of the office staff can be rude, but the teachers, principals and the curriculum taught there are very good. My son started kindergarten not knowing how to read and after about 3 months in Mrs. Desantis' class he was reading small sentences. By the end of the year he became a very good reader.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2011

This is a wonderful school for children. They have excellent teachers always will to help. My granddaughter is doing far better than I could have hoped for. I hope they continue the good work
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2010

My daughter goes there and shes never had lower then a C or even B i am soo impressed how they make it seem fun and how they communicate! Dore is one of the best schools ever Reallllyy............
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2010

I think Dore is and can continue to be a great school for all kids of all race, creed, and sex. I think if the parents along with the staff at door come together as one our children can contine to be taught and learn to become successful. We as a people need to learn its not about us its has and will always be about our children future. So, with that being said can we help our children become successful men and woman of the world.
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