Valley View Elementary School

6515 Illinois 120

School District

Mchenry Central Consolidated 15
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 26, 2018

Overall I would say it is ok
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2018

We were lucky enough to have Mrs. Lunkenheimer for our teacher for kindergarten this year. My son has progressed so much in the past year, I’m honestly shocked. She has paid close attention to what he needs, both academically and socially. He comes home confident and happy to be in the classroom. Also, in the office, Mrs. Mancini has been warm, friendly, and attentive to my concerns and questions when I call. While we are relocating to be closer to work and family, I will never forget my sons experience at Valley View. :)
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2015

The teachers are very attentive. They go above and beyond to educate the students in all three learning styles visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. They keep parents informed of what's going on in the classroom as well as how their student is performing. Every child is challenged at thier level and acknowledged for their own achievements. The class rooms are well stocked with learning tools including the latest in technology yet still includes the basics like cursive writing and typing proficiency. There is a low student to teacher ratio which gives the student the attention they need and almost every classroom has a helper to provide even more individualized assistance in learning. This is a very safe enviornment that has had no issues with bullying of any kind. I and the other parents of this school have had our expectations met and exceeded by this school and am proud to be able to provide my child with this learning enviornment.
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2014

My son has grown tremendously in his academics since moving to the area and starting at Valley View! I am pleased with his progress and he is never bogged down with homework which makes for more Family time! My son enjoys school
Submitted by parent on December 31, 2012

We were not happy at this school, but were fortunate enough to move out of the district are much happier now, feel confident in the administration of the new school and are very pleased with the teachers and the curriculum used, something we never felt at Valley View.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2012

I disagree with the past statements. The school has made progress however there is a high percentage of students who are English language learners and special education. They have the highest percentage in all mchenry schools. I have had concerns with my daughter and she has received a lot of support services. The teachers are always listening to my concerns, advice, and communicate with me on a regular basis. I feel they have went above and beyond to give my daughter the best education possible. Great teachers!!
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2012

Horribly outdated curriculum, very unorganized, a handful of quality teachers with a pair of principals that lack the leadership and knowledge needed to turn the school in the right direction. Worst school in Illinois? No. Worst school in McHenry? Definitely. Send your kids to Landmark if you can!
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2011

I think the homework needs to be cut back somewhat. I understand the concept of homework but my son doesnt get home until 4:15 and then he has to eat dinner and has tons of homework. After being at school all day and then coming home and having to do all that homework he is so worn out and has no down time. Im not saying dont give homework but maybe just cut down alittle so these kids have alittle down time to be kids!
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2011

Although my child had a great interaction with her teachers at this school, the overall satisfaction is very poor. There seems to be a lack of communication with the parents. The Secretaries in the office seem to know more than the Principal and Assistant Principal. They seem to turn down parent involvement in many cases and have given very negative input to the PTO. The meetings seem to become more a battle between the parents and the admin. In my years there, this "new" admin is a downhill slide for the school. The previous admin was more focused on the education of the child. Since the promotion of the Principal she has focused less on reading which is in serious trouble. Many of the people that have voiced their opinions have been eliminated. To have a school that puts more emphasis on a behavior program rather than the updating of the school library is a shame. If I was in charge and given $ to update the library I would take as much advantage of that as was possible. It seems that the PTO's plan was put to the wayside and all you heard from admin was about the STAR program, it's toys and end of the year party. What are we teaching our kids. S Such a shame.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2011

I would like to see the reading scores come up. I recieved a letter saying that they have not achieved the minimum AYP proficiency target in all subgroups in Reading. Under the No Child Left Behind Act provides us the option to transfer our child to another public school within the district with transportation provided by the district. However, at this time they do not have a school within the district to which your child can transfer. No schools in neighboring districts have agreed to take students at this time. So at this time we are stuck with leadership who can not produce.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2011

The school is very unorganized. We recieved letters that our school did not meet the AYP proficiency minimum for all students. They will be on academic probation. They have failed for two years in a row (with new principal and vice principal) while they implemented a STAR program for good behavior. It seems that they are not interested in the fundementals of reading and quaility education. It should be time to make a change in leadership. The school has some excellent teachers who are willing to go the extra mile, but the administration does not give them the help they need. They also have a history of treating volunteers very badly. We are letting them fail our children and effect our property values. What does it take before the school district makes a change and puts in some quality leadership?
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2011

We are very disappointed with this school. It is overcrowded, unorganized, and poorly run. The principals are a joke. When we can we will be moving to another school in the district.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2010

We were new to this school this year and so far it has seemed very disorganized. We have moved several times and the principle or vice principle in the past have always greeted us or better yet, shown us around. I know they are busy, but a hello and welcome would have been nice. The activities so far have all seemed like they are thrown together last minute. I think some of the teachers do a lot and pick up the slack of the lacking principal leadership. My son has a great teacher that has been their forever and knows how to teach. I am greatful for him. My daughter has a teacher new this year and hates her. She seems very disorganized and unfriendly like the leadership.
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2010

I am sad to say that since the new administration took over last year, the school has gone downhill quickly. From what it was before with the old principal, It now seems very disorganized to me as a parent. Whenever I come in to talk to or call the principal and vice principal they are never available. The few times I have talked to them, I feel like they are only telling me what I want to hear, and laughing behind my back. They give their 'favorite' parents, teachers and students preferential treatment, and leave everyone else behind. I am thankful for the few great teachers my daughter has had, but the leadership needs to stop focusing on themselves and start focusing on the students they serve.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2010

When my daughter entered Kindergarten reading at a second grade level and bored by the daily Kindergarten activities, the staff listened to our concerns as parents. My daughter was tested and accelerated to the next grade. The staff is genuinely concerned about each child and wants every student to succeed.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2010

Valley view school takes the time and puts forth the effort with the children. My daughter loves the school. All I can say is that I give this school A+!!
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