Ferris Spanger Elementary School

Mrs. Lewis is the best and we couldn't have asked for a better Kindergarten teacher for our son. The office ladies are awesome as well!
--Submitted by a parent

love it!!!! And amazing school with great staff! the kids get a good education. I would not change it for the world!
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My children are on a transfer to Spanger. I couldn't be happier with the staff. So thankful they had room for us.
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All of the teachers and staff are wonderful. They really show they care about the studends and want to see them succeed.
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I am a Spanger parent, and I would say that I am happy with the school overall. I have heard great things about other teachers, but we have had a really not good teacher this year. My childs teacher has been out for probably 3-4 months of the school year, and the principal has no recourse. We are hoping that we have better luck next year as far as the teacher goes, but everything else has been really wonderful.
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The bad: The secratary is not easy to talk to she can be rude and abrupt at times, I dont belive she is even aware of it. The good: I love her teachers they are careing and supportive with the children. My child loves to read and write, as the teachers make learning fun. They also have a very good special ed program for special needs kids. They do alot of fun-raisers, and the parents help out a lot! They are also getting a new fitness palyground and is in the progress of beeing build now. I hope to have my child stay here for the next few years as we reside in Sac Co. and have a district transfer, but the school may be too full for us this next season.
--Submitted by a parent

At one time Spanger was a great school. I'm not sure what happended, but the bullying and tolerance of 'bad' kids goes way too far. The 'good' children are constantly defending themselves with both the teachers and adminstration as far them not being the cause of a problem. They tolerate too much and therefore give out multiple citations that are meaningless. They don't suspend the troublemakers... there's a real problem and not safe! I will not being sending my children to Spanger next year as the school is just not up to excellence any longer.
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My Child is in Kindergarten at this time and it has been a pleasure and a blessing to be in Mrs. Lewis' class. This teacher is so patient with the children and appropriately stops unruly behavior if it occurs. It's a shame we can't keep this teacher for every year our child is in elementary school. So far the principal has been great that we can see. She speaks of lifeskills to the entire school which teaches the children tools in success, effort, failure, and behavior, etc which is great. I find it hard to keep up with the numerous fundraisers, sometimes we receive 2 or 3 at one time, nonetheless, I'm sure most schools have the same challenge.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my children love Spanger! I have a 4th grader and a 1st grader...they can't wait to get to school every day. There's no tolerance for bullying, fighting, name calling and general mean behavior. The Principal is tough, but I know my children are in a safe place where action will be taken immediately if any of the above happens. She's always been reasonable when there's a disagreement. Spanger is well balanced both academically and teaching general lifeskills. There's always a fun school wide activity / event / assembly that the kids love. Overall, I'm pleased with the VERY POSITIVE education my children are getting at this awesome school!
--Submitted by a parent

Academically, Spanger standards are quite high and was lacking in music & art until our Governor came thru with funding. This is our 1st year here & our last. This school is overly strict in discipline and do not listen to the children's side of the story when conflict is involved. Children are demeaned when normal mistakes are made. The principle/parent communication lacks, principle tends to ' get in one's face...' scolding you like a child in trouble instead of talking with you like a real person. Some teachers are understanding, compassionate and really into the kids, and some our basically there to get a paycheck. This school definitely teaches to the Test, so much to the point that they lack in compassion & emotional support for the students. Do not expect many 'extras' from teachers and suggest you meet principle 1st before you enroll.
--Submitted by a parent