Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

I was a student, and I graduated this past year from the elementary. None of these teachers care. They prepare you for PSSA's because of funding, and this is it. Nothing else. Alot of them joke around too much, and cannot complete their lessons in time. I would definately send your child to Spring Cove or Chesnut Ridge. All of the teachers are unmotivated, and the ones who ARE motivated will tend to humiliate you because they feel that it will make you "learn."

This school needs to be investigated to the fullest extant ,the teachers dont care and the principal likes to cover things up. This is not a trust worthy school.
--Submitted by a parent

The are some teachers at the elementary school that do care but I feel that this school needs to be investigated. My child was in six grade and was called worthless, sent to read from the dictionary what the definition of worthless was infront of his class, reported to principle and he did nothing but tried to cover up what was done to my son. My child and others have been hurt and abused by this teacher and have been scared by him and he is still there.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel my child is receiving knowledge necessary to be successful and is being prepared well for college.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter began Kindergarten 2003-2004. First, the school facility itself is beautiful, newly built and kept looking very nice. The principal was outstanding, however, there is a new principal this year. So, hopefully, he can live up to his predecessor.The academics for the kindergarten were very challenging and comprehensive. I don't feel there are enough music opportunities for the younger students. The children are not allowed to join the band and/or chorus until 5th grade. To me, this excludes and denies too many children to the exposure to music when the interest is there. Sports is big in this district and begin at the youngest level. Girls have limited options, however. I feel overall the school is a very good one, however, as most, with areas that could improve with some creative thought and parental input. My daughter loves 1st grade and can't wait to go to school.That says it all!
--Submitted by a parent

I feel that there is very little care taken when making a child feel secure in this school. It is being run so strictly that compassion and understanding is being pushed aside. Children need dicipline,not humiliation or embarassment.Give our children a chance to correct themselves every once in a while!!!Please.
--Submitted by parent of 4th grade child, a parent