Briar Glen Elementary School

1800 Briarcliffe Boulevard

School District

Community Consolidated 89
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

School Map for Community Consolidated School District 89

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 09, 2023

my child went here for 5 years. front line staff and superintendent allowed my child to be pulled out of his class by my co-parent's girlfriend on 2 occasions during my parenting time and defended their behavior when confronted. my child class had a student with serve behavioral problems that made it extremely difficult to learn on a daily basis for a year. I believe the reason why this school system is allowed to rate themselves so high is because when students do not do well on the exams, they give retakes.
Submitted by parent on June 29, 2021

The school makes a conscious effort to foster community among the student population. Grade level buddy systems where younger students work with older students, newly installed buddy benches around the playground invite students to engage in social interactions, and all the wonderful work the SEL teacher puts into each and every class as they learn about fostering healthy self and other wellbeing makes Briar Glen leagues above other schools in Wheaton. The school weighs whole child health and education through music, art, and physical education as a top priority along with its outstanding programs in core academics. Parents are well informed and encouraged to be integral parts of the school’s life through various opportunities to participate in and out of the classroom. The administration is transparent in everything they do and strive to make learning and growth a life long love in every single child. I am proud to send my kids to Briar Glen where each child is known, loved, and cared for by each and every teacher and not merely another random test score or rating place holder.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2019

Other schools in area are better to attend.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2019

Our experience was very positive and we recommend Briar Glen without reservation. The school size was just big enough to have diversity without feeling lost in the shuffle. The teachers were all great to work with and our kids excelled, both academically and socially. As parents, there are chances to get involved in classroom activities as well as after school activities, which gave us a real appreciation for what goes on daily. If there was a flaw, it was that the kids didn't always love the hot lunches, which was fine because they got used to brown bagging it.
Submitted by other on March 21, 2016

I went to this school when I was young and it was the top school then and it is now. Unfortunately I live in district 200 so my four kids don't get the joys of going here. I must say I had great teachers. I even learned sign language when I was in 4th grade there that came in handy when I worked in the ER so I could help this young girl. All my teachers were the best and the principal now was a teacher when I was there. Mom's teach your kids to be tidy now so the desks stay clean and believe me they carry that with them a long way. The teachers here really care and for some strange reason this is rare these days many just do their jobs and forgot about the love of teaching and why they wanted to become a teacher well these teachers didn't. They truly love our kids and even when I went there nothing has changed they hire the finest teachers.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2014

Totally disagree with the last post! The administration that was put in place 3 years ago is fantastic. The teachers are excited and very positive. You can feel the excitement and energy at school events. I participate in the Dad's of Great Students Program (Watch D.O.G.S) where Dad's volunteer for either a half or full day at the school rotating between classrooms to.provide assistance with lessons, so I see and feel the energy first hand. Could not be happier with our experience. 2 kids there now - 2nd and 5th grader. Parents are down to earth too. Love the principal.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2014

Be very careful before sending your child to this school. The other 2 reviews were written prior to administration changes. There are other District 89 schools with better leadership in the area that honor open enrollment.