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Submitted by parent on February 10, 2023
We have been at Kingsley for the last 3 years and every encounter from the front desk to the principal has been nothing but exceptional. Teachers are engaged and have truly wanted the best for my child.
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2022
My daughter she’s going in second grade and my experience with Kingsley is not so great. From the beginning of last year my daughter get in trouble with only one girl and last year was terrible my kid was slapped on the face couple times and the staff didn’t find a way to work with them and manage things better, I let it go because I didn’t want to get too much attention on my kid, to mention that my daughter never physical push anyone or say a bad word she has her character she like to be a leader but this is how any parent will educate his kid, from the beginning of this year she come home with a piece of paper what indicate which day where she can play at the playground is terrible because any kid wants to be free to play at the playground and my kid she is staying in one corner, yes she can play with anyone but only in one place of the playground and this is for couple months she’s coming home crying every day, I call the principal couple times and literally I hear that my kid is manipulative and she is so bad how this make me feel, she decide without my consent to punish my kid this way, make her feel bad kid make her feel different, this is part of education? My kid emotionally is hurt she start talking bad about her self ! I never punish my kid to the point that she is crying who gave her permission to make my kid feel a black sheep ! Kids are talking and now at her Girl Scouts no one inviting her for a play date because she’s claimed to be a bad kid ! I’m very frustrating I am going to call everyone in Park district to make sure no one is punishing my kid making her feel bad about her self has different ways to manage the problems.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2021
The teachers are very involved. The principal is always making sure if there are any absences what is the reason. If there is a student that needs special services, they provide them. It is a community involved for the best of the students. There are a lot of parents volunteering and the communication is in more than English. Students of different socio economic backgrounds feel accepted and validated.
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2021
The teachers and principal at Kingsley are amazing. They go above and beyond to bring the best to their students.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2019
I wish there was more rental options in the area for Kingsley Elementary. My son had a phenomenal experience during his 2 1/2 years at this school. The entire staff worked together to create a safe, fun, challenging learning enviornment.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2018
Absolutely fantastic school. I’m so pleased my children go here - from the facilities, to the caring staff and principal, to all the great volunteers, I love this community!
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2014
Excellent school! It has a very personal and homey feel. The teachers are dedicated and hard working. They are trying new and innovative ideas all the time! They teach to your child's individual needs and don't treat them as a number. I feel fortunate my 3 kids attend such a school!
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013
My son has attended Kingsley for 3 years now. I believe Kingsley is an excellent school! They have hard working teachers, a lot of parent involvement and the support staff is second to none! Best school in District 203 by far.