May Watts Elementary School

My daughter starts Kindergarten soon, but I wanted to make a note that May Watts really seems to have their act together to prep the kids for school. Also, we got on the e-mail list for the school this summer and I am amazed by all the events going on, even during the summer months. The school is also a central meeting point for many community events throughout the year, with hundreds of people coming out to watch the fireworks, the summer concert, and to sled in the winter. The school communicates well, and I feel prepared for my daughters first day. Also, yesterday, my daughter got a note from her new teacher in the mail, which I thought was a really nice touch. So far, so good, I will give another review later
--Submitted by a parent

Greaty school my daughter Alexis loves going to school there. Pricipal i nvolved in every thing and doing great job.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall the school has been disappointing. I find some of the teachers to be great: caring, enthusiastic and involved. However this school lacks team spirit, pride, motivation, organization. There's a huge lack of events that could bring the students and parents together. Everything and everyone is so indifferent. Everyone is 'just doing their job' Statistics show this to be a great school but in my opinion walking into this school or walking into a barn in no different.
--Submitted by a parent

My son and daughter both currently attend May Watts. The teachers and staff are excellent and really care about the students. I highly recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

What's the deal with no air conditioning how can children focus and the teacher to student ration is High 28 +
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers my kids have had at May Watts have been excellent. They each have their own style but I truly think they all care about the kids. I think it's an excellent school.
--Submitted by a parent

I think May Watts is a phenomenal Elementary School!! I have not met a parent yet, that doesn't feel the same way. I have had several children attend, and have found the teachers to be exceptional! They value our children's education, and it shows. They are not just educating our children, but teaching them principles that will help them build moral character. My children have a great love for learning, and I accredit it to the teachers and staff at May Watts. We feel lucky to have our children attending such a great school!
--Submitted by Cindy Harris, a parent

My son attended May Watts from 2nd through 5th grade. The overall quality of education was decent, however I felt that the teaching style at this school was lacking. The teachers and administrators seemed to focus on containing the kids within a very traditional approach (teacher at the blackboard, students in rows listening), instead of cultivating curiosity, creativity and individuality of the children. I felt that in an area such as Naperville, we can do better.
--Submitted by a parent

My third child is currently going through May Watts school. The teachers, curriculum, staff and students are number one in my book. Everyone is very approachable and knowledgable. Parents need to be involved in their child's school in order to give a fair evaluation. I don't feel that 10 minutes of homework per grade level is too much. The children are also given time (for some subjects) to start their homework in class. If your child has more homework than is appropriate for their grade level than it is up to the parent to find out why. Be an advocate for your child. After all, they are our future. To all the May Watts Staff, Keep up the good work.
--Submitted by a parent

May Watts may have good ISAT grades, but everyone there is suffering. They are being worked way overtime, and with no reward, not even praise, or light homwork for a day. I hated that school. The only teachers I liked arent working there anymore. If you want my honest opinion, the 10 minute lunches and recesses, constant homwork and studying, and 'card-pulling' made that school more like a high-security prison than a place to learn.
--Submitted by a former student