Oak Glen Elementary School

2101 182nd Street

School District

Lansing 158
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 30, 2015

Outstanding school , sadly becoming over crowded children from other districts are some how enrolled.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2014

My child attended K at this school and needless to say the low test scores are a direct refection of the leadership, if they ever want to excel they'll have to get new leadership. The principal said "we have new schools and now everyone wants to enroll their child", Really?!?!?!? Personally I'd rather have a old building with passing students, instead of a new one with failing ones but thats just me. There are ALWAYS fundraising materials coming home with the students and it appears the priority is fundraising and aesthetics rather than education. The teacher was ok, but there were several issues I had to address regarding common courtesy and the curriculum only became somewhat challenging for my child in the 3rd quarter. Overall, kids attending in this district will be FAR BEHIND their peers that are in true academic environments. I THANK GOD my child was accepted into a school that has a 9 out of 10 rating on here and is a TRUE academic powerhouse. For those that have to send their child here I feel sorry for you, my advice is to work with your child at home as much as you can because if you don't advocate for your child no one will. Good Luck!
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2014

Good school. Good teachers. All around really good experience for my child. She is now attending college, and looks back on the time in Oak Glen fondly.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2013

I attended this school K-5 and my daughter is now a student there. Last year she had a teacher who was there when I was there and I just have to say, she really needs to just retire already. You can tell she's tired and had no patience whatsoever for the firwst graders she teaches. My daughter went to Lester Crawl the year prior and she had an amazing teacher who went above and beyond X 100 for every student so it was quite a letdown to get such a horrible, crabby, mean spirited woman the following year. I myself almost cried every time I had a conference with her because of how harsh she came across, I can only imagine how she must have made my daughter feel! On another note, there are many teachers who are very good and I overall feel good about sending my child there..Mrs. Heiberger is amazing and truly cares about the district...putting her as superintendent was the best decision they ever made!
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2013

Last school year was my sons first year there and the teacher he has was awful (1st grade to be exact). He did not attend Oak Glen for Kindergarten and the teacher held that over his head! To my understanding the state of Illinois does not require children to go to Kindergarten. My son did have Kindergarten at a great Child Development Center where he learned a lot including addition and reading. This teacher really did not want to teach him so his 1st grade school year was awful and his self-esteem dropped rapidly. I then had to pay for him to go to tutoring which when I reviewed the classwork and homework he would get it right and understand the work. This school really need to get rid of the old teachers who are just lazy and who are there for the pay.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2012

All of my children went to this school. My last one is now entering Memorial. The teachers at this school are caring, wonderful teachers. I don't agree with the statement about being there to "collect a paycheck". Many of the negative reviews are from more than three years ago. Up until this year I have had a child in Oak Glen since 2001. I would not hesitate to enroll a child in this school. Now with the brand new school almost finished it will be even better. The AYP is a standard that has been set by the government that goes up every year. I don't think it could have been met when all of us parents were in school. It's unrealistic.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2011

I find it quite ironic that one parent decided to note the schools failing AYP after the letter was given out at registration. Do you even know what an AYP is? Clearly you aren't an involed parent or citizen of lansing. There have been meetings addressing this issue and what it means for the students and parents. My child will be in fourth grade this year and scores above the national average in every test area, and is also a straight A student. No school is absolutely perfect, as a parent you get what you put out. Teaching begins at home, so when there are parents who jump on the latest gossip bandwagon rather than working with their below par children it reflects poorly on the entire district. Make your own informed decisions. I've read every review and question the education levels of some of the parents and objectivity.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2011

This is the 3rd year this school has failed to make AYP. Unfortunately, there are some really great educators at this school. I"m please to say my child has had a few of them.
Submitted by parent on March 28, 2011

While there are teachers who are at this school to simply collect a paycheck, I will say that in my experience there are many who care and do their job very well. The principal doesn't enforce the same rules for the entire student body. This district has the potential to be a great one, thanks to a caring Superintendent. But there needs to be more attention made to the administration in the school itself. As for test scores being low, this school is on the brink of a state takeover, and should have a right to choose, but all the schools but the JR. high are failing. Sad, but true. As for parent involvment, there is a great deal with a good PTA, but it is usually the same people all the time. Many are reluctant to join because of it.
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2010

I love Oak Glen Elementary School I have three children this school. The teachers are fabulos! I see a lot of negative comments on the principle, she does her job very well. Her job is not to be the childrens friend but to be a figure of authority. The PTA at this school is amazing. Never have I saw such dedication in all of the schools I have enrolled my children in. We move alot because of my husbands job, and I can only hope that when my son goes to the Jr High next year the PTA will be just as great. Oak Glen Rocks! The comment about the bullying I don't buy that at all they are very strict on their behavior policies and if it was reported those individuals would have been in big trouble. As far as low test scores if you would attend one of the very infomative board meetings you will understand why the scores dropped this year. We will be back on top again soon. Especially with the new construction starting in March! Oak Glen is an amazing place for children to learn.
Submitted by other on October 31, 2010

We ended up going with the area's private schools. We're far better off not dealing with the bullying, harassing, and low test scores.
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2010

My daughter has been going to Oak Glen for 3 years and I must say that this is one of the better elementary schools in Lansing, IL. They teachers make sure that you are informed of your child's progress and have access to information via email or phone calls. I love how active the parents are with the classroom festivities throughout the year.
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