Prather Elementary School

bad school man its a bad school man bad bad id rate it 5 but bugs

Prather school is excellent in involving the kids in many activities. Every mo. they have a parent involvement activity that parents and children enjoy. They have a drama show and talent show which my child has benefited from enormously. There are many teachers there who have gained my respect and admiration, who i now consider friends.unfortunely, you cant make everyone happy, but this school really tries to do alot for not only the students but their parents. Parents complain, but I wonder how many of those parents participate in their childs school life.If you dont come in and get involved in their class and activities how can you complain?
--Submitted by a parent

At first I thought it was not a very good school, but know I have worked their for three years and when you work there you get a different aspect then when you are only a parent. I have come to enjoy being at prather it is the best job I could ask for everyone is friendly and they treat every child with respect and dignity and equally. The teachers and pricipal are great! Everyone is always happpy and excited to see you every day!
--Submitted by Christina Hagston, a staff

We moved here 4yrs. ago I was told by more than one person not to come into this district. I should of listened. The schools and the teachers are highly unqualified for teaching. My children learned very little from these schools. We left Ofallon where my two kids were a/b students and more or less jumped into a huge fire. My kids grades dropped dramatically. Seemed like none of the work was being explained or when a child asked a question on how to do the homework the teacher would either ignore or yell. Please before sending your children to this school think twice. Its took four yrs. of my childrens education from them but I'm glad to say I'm moving out of the area and they wont be attending this district anymore. Parents of special needs, Beware...Not the district to fall into.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is not a place for special needs children. The teachers do not know how to deal with these children. They need to talk to the children rather than screaming at them. Sometimes children don't understand or know why they did something, but yelling is not an answer. Take you kids to a school who actually educated enough to take care of your children.
--Submitted by a former student

I really love the special education teachers at this school. They have gone above and beyond their call of duty by keeping me informed, helping with research, and helping my daughter overcome her delays.
--Submitted by Patty H., a parent

Please check out this district before moving into it. This is not where you want your children to grow and learn. teachers are very poorly educated themselves. Definitly not a place for special needs children. The teachers are not compassionate for the children nor do they seem to care
--Submitted by a parent

I really love this school! The teachers are excellent. The school itself is clean and well kept. My two kids attends pre-k and there teachers are wonderful! They are great with getting the kids involved with different types of activities throughout the year. They believe in displaying there activities and accomplishments with the parents very well. My kids come home everyday happy talking about the things they did in class or if they go on feild trips. The parent involvement is out of this world! I recommend this school to anyone who is moving here to illinois or transfering from a illinois school. I have volunteered as a parent helper in my kids class and attended a feild trip with them, I really enjoyed myself and would do it again in a heartbeat.
--Submitted by a parent

Prather is a high quality school with wonderful teachers who really try to meet the needs of their students and also have a true understanding of children
--Submitted by a parent