Cottage Street Elementary School

My both kids are in this school and my older one is in 2/3 Multiage class and he is so proud of it to choose that class.The learning environment is so unique and still he finds that he learns something new everyday and he is getting so matured, understanding and best in everything he does.The teachers and all staff are so cooperative and know the best in each and every student.The awesome fact is - it is not the kids who love their principals and it is also their parents.Both the principals are so dedicated,so attentive and I don't find anymore words to describe on how we are happy that our kids go to this school.It is good that we took the decision of moving our kids from Andover schools to sharon Cottage school.
--Submitted by a parent

My past experience at this school has been both positive and negative. I have found each class has a wide range of advanced, intermittent, and academically challenged students. Sometimes teachers can be pulled trying to educate all groups. The school is highly competitive in terms of academics. If your child requires spec. ed. and requires resource room, they do not have it at this school. If you have an advanced child, you may have difficulties finding challenging assignments. Advanced learners may be utilized as tutors. The curriculum is fast paced and some students may require a paid tutor at some point.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had two children attend Cottage St. School, the younger one completing the fifth grade this year. The schools in Sharon, in general, are excellent is most areas. What makes this elementary school stand out is the incredible diversity of the students, outstanding leadership, and a decisive but caring faculty. As an example, my son entered the fifth grade proficient in his academics, but lacking in a desire to read or use his creative writing skills (which was noticed by his fourth grade teacher). The administration and faculty placed him with a teacher who would encourage both the reading and the writing. He ends the academic year reading (at an eighth grade level)voraciously, writing journal entries, poetry and e-mails - for fun, and with an increased sense of pride, esteem and joy.