Rogers Elementary School

There have been some positive changes with literacy instruction which is more in line with current best practices in education. My 4th grader has been challenged and is excelling in most areas. However, have not seen a whole lot of writing pieces at conferences or otherwise?? My 2nd grader is doing fine too, but again would like to see the actual writing pieces. I have no idea if writing units are being taught ??? I am pleased with the implementation of Reading Workshop, but think phonics based instruction should be added during workshop in the lower grades. Very happy that common core standards have been adopted. I think this will step up everyone's game including teachers, students, and parents!
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I have been extremely pleased with the quality of education my daughter is receiving at Rogers. We have found the curriculum both rigorous and engaging. Our daughter is an advanced learner and we have found that the curriculum and teachers encourage her to expand her learning beyond what is simply benchmark for her grade. Most of all, we have found her teachers to be innovative, thoughtful and compassionate. The teachers she has had have sparked a love of learning that we know will follow her throughout her life. We could not have asked for a better school to lay the foundation for her learning!
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As a parent over the years, I have been less than confident regarding the quality of education my child is receiving at Rogers. I agree with many of the comments regarding low academic expectations and lack of current best practices being implemented in the classroom. All things start at the top, and so the Principal should give specific attention to teacher effectiveness and how it relates to student achievement. I think this piece is being neglected. On a positive note, my child does enjoy coming to school and the Rogers community is overall friendly.
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I would like to see students held to higher academic standards in literacy and math. Expectations overall seem low. Also, I believe teachers need to implement more effective teaching strategies which includes "best practices" in education. Research shows that teacher effectiveness is the number one factor in student learning and success. I do not feel that my children are being adequately challenged at this school. The new principal appears nice, but not sure she can lead in a way that gets results. So far not impressed.
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My children attend Rogers and the social experience there has been positive, but Rogers has little to offer in terms of exciting learning opportunities. A majority of the teachers have taught 20 plus years and are inexperienced with current practices for teaching literacy, etc., or they are just not that interested in making a change to promote higher learning and student achievement. I definitely think the Principal needs to be more involved in keeping teachers accountable for learning outcomes, as opposed to putting all the responsibility on the kids' performance. Food for thought Rogers!
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Your life comes full circle as grandparents.It is extremely important that children want to learn and develop in a school setting. Rogers is more than a school it is a journey of utmost importance in the life of every student. We have seen such a beautiful growth in our grandchildren in all aspects of their education. To listen to your grandchildren read to you was an experience that will be cherished forever! Rogers has the most caring, happy and supportive teachers and principal. You know they have a great school when your grandchildren love to go to school. I taught school a long time ago. The lasting effect you have on a student will live with them for a lifetime. Rogers deserves to be the best school in the United States becasue they realize that learning is far more the the basics of'reading, writing and aritmetic.' It is about giving the children all of the skills in life that will mold them into productive and wonderful citizens of the world. The involvement of parents is also an important facet of this school. The enthusiasm of the children, teachers and parents is heartwarming. This school should be a model of what an education is meant to be.
—Submitted by a parent

Roger's is a friendly neighborhood school that provides a wonderful education in a caring environment!
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Wonderful teachers,caring and involved parents, a great community of support and a school district that isn't too big or too small; a great/smart principal, a superintendent that is 'in touch' with the parents. Rogers is a Green School and offers teachers who are expert in modern and alternative teaching methods like bal-a-vis-x. We love Rogers!!
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Rogers is an amazing school! The principal, the teachers and the staff are wonderful! They are always looking out for the best interest of your child. The children and their families that attend Rogers are so great. It feels like we are one big happy family! Go Racoons!
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Great teachers and staff. Terrific sense of community!
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So far I have not been completely satisfied with my children's academic experience at Rogers. The curriculum is not aggressive, and expectations are relatively low. I have had to provide daily/weekly homework in order to keep my children engaged and growing, and they are average students. This school needs to challenge students to excel, not just meet grade level expectations..
—Submitted by a parent

Very supportive and loving teachers, I highly reccomend rogers.
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The Principal and teachers are all great and very personable.
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Our experience has been great, everyone is so friendly and dedicated to halping the children.
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Teachers are caring and pay attention to their students ,specially when it comes to challenging them and encouraging them to 'strech their minds'.
—Submitted by a parent

Creative learning opportunities for the kids, disciplined curriculum, solid parent involvement.

My brother and I attended Rogers Elementary as children and now my son attends Rogers. The educational programs as well as the parent and community involvement in the school are only two of the things that makes Rogers Elementary stand out among elementary schools.
—Submitted by a parent

Very positive staff and huge parent support! Go Racoons!!
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Because it's led by a wonderful principal and also has a great staff and a wonderful PTA.
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It may seem trite, but Rogers really is a family - small class sizes help students learn well, and being situated in the middle of a neighborhood makes it a focal point for the community. The staff cares, and the parents are heavily involved. It is just a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent