Catskill Elementary School

We moved here from downstate New York. My child was placed in a class that held 6 of the 7 new students entering his grade, a very high number of students with behavioral issues and several children who the teacher kept telling, in front of the class, were unable to complete the 5th grade. Bullying, violence, poor leadership, lethargic parents. it's been almost a year since we pulled him out of there. He's still working through the damage done there.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and everyone employed there are there because they love the children. They all help to install values, character and so much more. They go above and beyond what is asked of them. Thank You Catskill Elementary School.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers and supposrt staff at Catskill Elementary School genuinely care about each and every student, As a parent of 2 children who have been thru CES, I could NEVER thank them enough, Think about it, our children spend over 6 hours a day with these people...they help mold out children into productive, responsible, respectfull individuals. Thank you CES staff!
--Submitted by a parent

We have a son in first grade and believe strongly in public education. If you are also involved in your child's education, a public school system can work for you, even if the district doesn't have an abundance of resources. We feel lucky to live in Catskill and think the elementary school and administration is competent and of course, could be better, but overall, it's a good school and only getting better. I think if you give it a try, you'd be surprised by the high quality. We were!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of 4 children that all had the displeasure of attending this school 3 are out but 1 is still stuck in there..my oldest daughter was called racist remarks for 3 years for them to o handle it cuz the child that was doing the harrassing was the daughter of a teacher and if your child requires special ed do not send them here i beg u!!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has problems. There are so many kids with behavioral problems that are allowed to stay in school at the expense of the good children. Teachers have a hard time dealing with the issues and spend more time on behavior then teaching.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had children in this school for 6 years now and never a problem what so ever, if the child is behaved and willing to learn then there shouldn't be a problem, 6 years many great teachers. There are so many programs that other schools don't have, but your child has to be deserving of them for you to notice them, we send our children to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

My teacher is Ms. Sirago. She is a great teacher. She does fun things in class, for example, makes us learn to balance a checkbook. I am an enrichment student, band, safety patrol. I don't agree with the principal leadership as they ask students for opinions on how to discipline when the code of conduct should be followed.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a 6th grade student in this school. I am not inpressed of what this school has become. The teachers are nice but no one in the school handles the problems. I get in alot of fights in the school but no one does nothign about them.
--Submitted by a student

hi I go to 6th grade in Catskill and its great my teachers are great and we have tons of after school stuff im in all county chorus student council odyssey of the mind there is also chess club and intramurals my school is extremely concerned with the safety of the kids we do have a new principal because of some behavior problems et their fixed.
--Submitted by a student