Jefferson Elementary School

1200 North Jefferson Street

School District

Harvard Community Unit 50
Grade

4-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 06, 2014

My experience with CUSD 50 was positive until my child moved to Jefferson. We were met with problem after problem, communicated with the appropriate people, and not one issue was ever resolved. I am now looking into alternatives that I can't really afford because my child doesn't feel respected, heard, or safe. Teachers are mostly fantastic but their hands are tied by poorly implemented policies. Discipline is mostly non-existent and poorly behaved students are constantly rewarded while the well-behaved ones are basically ignored. This school has been on AWS for too long. Something needs to change. I'm not alone. I have heard from several parents who are completely dissatisfied with CUSD 50; Jefferson, and the Junior High most specifically.
Submitted by other on April 07, 2014

I am the grandmother of a student that is constantly being bullied at this school. It has been going on since October and is still happening. My son and daughter-in-law get nowhere with the principle or the administrator. I would like to hear from other parents regarding this issue. If your children are getting bullied call me at 773-754-0165 or 773-501-0814. I am getting this issue in the spotlight. i want to know how many other kids are going thru this terrible situation.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2011

It is very easy to homeschool! Google Illinois H.O.U.S.E and they have all the information you need to get started. If your child is alredy in school, all you need to do is send a simple letter that you are withdrawing your child. The website has the letter you need.
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2011

It's a sad day when you see the teachers as discouraged as the parents. We in the mist of learning what it's going to take to Home school our children. When signs are both in Spanish and English, I see that as a problem. It's a sad state and it's not going to get any better but worse. It's not worth the effort to fight the status quo. If you want your child dumbed down this is the place for you. It's not the teachers it's the system..
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2010

My children our native english speakers and I put them in the Dual Langauge program to be taught spanish as well. My son is now in 3rd and my daughter is in 1st. They both are straight A students and this program is a blessing. The normal classroom curiculum may not be as good. I'm not sure,but this gifted program is awesome. Although as a parent you must be willing to be involved with homework because there tends to be a lot sometimes.