Chrysler Elementary School

My son attended Chrysler from Kindergarten through 5th and graduated last year. He got a great foundation to go anywhere from there. The school is still a jewel and should be a model for successful schools in Detroit.

Although my daughter was accepted to Bates Academy, given her slightly shy personality, I wanted her to attend school in an environment that was more conducive and would be sure to make her flourish. THAT SHE DID and more! Mrs. Ringholz is an excellent Kindergarten teacher and she along with her colleagues work well to prepare the children to enter into the next grade prepared to master the next level. They have a great latchkey program, along with bible club, boyscouts and countless school events and activities to promote parent involvement, supplemental education, discipline, self-esteem and sound decision making for the students. My child also learned basic Japanese this year due to parents volunteering their time once a week. Chrysler is an elementary school that promises results! I strongly recommend this school to parents who expect a well rounded atmosphere and exceptional scholastic achievement!
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Another year at Chrysler and my daughter keeps achieving! My daughter is in first grade and Mrs. Robinson has done more than I could have imagined with her. I never thought my 6 year old would be reading and comprehending the way she does at this age. The academics at Chrysler are TOP NOTCH! I also appreciate the discipline the children get there. Chrysler is molding each and every student to be intelligent, responsible and honest individuals from elementary school to adulthood. Keep up the great work Chrysler, you are truly a blessing and I am so grateful my daughter is getting this experience.
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After two elementary schools that told me to put my son in private school because he would get the individual attention and encouragement that he would need to keep him from getting bored in class, I found Chrysler. I am so grateful for this gem in Detroit. I only wish that I'd sent him there sooner. Not only is it convenient, because I work nearby but I know that my son is well taken care of while at school. My entire family has been Detroit Public School-educated from preschool through graduation so I was not fond of the idea of needing a private school to give my son what he needed to achieve. Chrysler has a school nurse to take care of the small ailments. The students have gym and music in addition to their core classes. The staff is very encouraging to the students that want to try new things. The students participate in art projects and the main focus of the school is on writing. I love Mrs. Whitaker and the entire staff at Chrysler Elementary, including the latchkey staff. The Dad's Club is an outstanding bonus to all the other great things the school has to offer.
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this is the best school my child has ever gone to
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I am so impressed with the work that the Dad's club is doing at Chysler. The dads are really involved. There hasn't been a day I haven't seen them standing outside making sure the children get in and out the building safely.
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This school is a hidden gem in the DPS. The ranking and test scores truly confirms this fact. I currently have a daughter in the 5th grade at Chrysler Elementary. She has been at this school since 1st grade. The teachers are phenominal and the principle is dedicated to the success of each student. My daughter is a 4.0 student who is challenged everday with the outstanding curriculum that is provided here. They have a Dad's Club that help provide support where needed. It is always great to see the men out taking charge helping to direct traffic and make sure that the children enter and exit school safely. As I prepare to send my daughter to the next level in her academic career, I am confident that Chrysler has prepared her to compete with some of the top students in her peer group........Thankyou Chrysler Family
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Chrysler has a long standing reputation for excellence with elementary children...and still provides a wonderful educational setting for children
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I am a new parent to Chrysler. I love it and my daughter loves it. I could see in the first day that my daughter was excelling. I pulled my daughter out of her former school because she was not being challenged. Now she is. She's still earning all A's but the degree of the A's are well worth it, to me. They have a great science and music program, too. The principal is very hands-on and she loves the kids at her school. I whole-heartedly recommend Chrysler to any and all parents. By the way, I don't live in the neighborhood and I travel quite a distance for this quality education!
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I would have to say Chrysler was average. Be careful of the test scores. They do not give you a clear picture of what Chrysler is all about. It is a small school with one class for every grade, teachers are set in their ways and clickish. Beware if your child is not one of the favorites! They seem to focus on the MEAP test and that is it. During the MEAP they are to busy to care and after the MEAP they just don't pay attention. After the 1st grade, personal growth, creativity, caring for others, are skills your that will not be promoted at school. My child has left Chryser, and is doing so much better. My child is in a school where all of the teachers their students complete well being. My child has more talents and strengths than just being able to score well on the MEAP.
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