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6100 E 73rd Ave

Merrillville, IN 46410

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Merrillville Community School

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Posted April 8, 2011

As a mom of two John Wood students, I am extremely happy with the school. They are receiving a great education and I am proud of how they are learning. Every.teacher we have had as been outstanding. The whole staff is fantastic.
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Posted October 17, 2007

I now have my third child in John Wood and it is as good now as it was than! I appreciate all the effort every facility and staff give that school and their students, all my children have developed great learning and study skills that will carry with them through out college. Mrs. Hoffman makes John Wood what it is. Thank you everyone. Mrs. Bass
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Posted September 26, 2006

My son entered kindergarten this year and it's been an absolute blessing to have him at john wood elementary school. His teacher Mrs. Steele is very in tune and when my son exhibited signs that could turn into an intolerable problem she caught it early and called me with questions and ideas on how to reinforce good behavior and how to block out bad ones.my son has quickly picked up on what is expected of him. the staff is awesome, and they're always very polite and helpful. The principal made sure we met her on the day we went for kindergarten testing she let us know that she is very reachable in case we needed to contact her for any reason that shows me that she is committed to her job.I also love the letter people series they use to introduce the alphabet and the analogical approach to math it's wonderful.
—Submitted by patricia ogugua, a parent

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Posted September 20, 2005

great school, academics are stressed, with compassion and understanding for difficult learners. great staff who are concerned for the welfare of all its students.
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sentfromabove January 30, 2012
By doing it in the funnest way possible,we have to make it exciting for them. Maybe reward them after they are done AND DID THERE BEST. Parents must be totally involved.
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laurenalanders January 20, 2012
You shouldn't, have a study hall if they need help. When you learn you need a teacher, students can study on their own time.
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laurenalanders January 20, 2012
Make it fun
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