Public | K-5 | 430 students |
PHONE: (973) 669-5452
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My son started in kindergarten this year. I have so far been thoroughly pleased with Pleasantdale Elementary. The teachers are fantastic, the environmnent is nurturing and there is a clear sense of caring and community. My son is academically challenged to an appropriate level. He is excited about learning new things and has a positive attitude toward school. I'm impressed by the level of work the kindergarten students are doing. The curriculum seems well thought out and coordinated and well executed. The relative new principal, Ms. Pollara, is doing a great job with the school and the student body. I'm very grateful to have my son attend this school.
I believe Pleasantdale is the best kept secret in West Orange. I have 2 children presently in the school (1st and 5th grade). They have both been challenged since their first day of school. The teachers are the heart and soul of this school. Pleasantdale is recognized mostly for it's phenomenal Spec Ed program, but the regular mainstream program is outstanding. The curriculum is competitive at all levels. The only thing lacking is the parental involvement, but with so many children being bussed in I feel that they do the best they can. Don't miss out on this wonderful educational experience for your child.
I agree with you mom my son (darion moss) went there for 2yrs in the speical ed program ms. sadler and ms.McMahon did wonders for my son. he has autism and with the work of the speical ed team you will never know my son main stream to reg ed. this past sept. and i was so sad because i didn't want my son to leave the school. he went on to gregory and what a diff.
This is a great school! I have two sons at the school and I just love it. The academic program is great. Starting of in K with three levels on Language arts and Math (only school in WO that starts in K) They have Spanish from K as well. The staff are all great. The principal is available when you need him. A wonderful enrichmenprogram and a great PTA. The school is so diverse. It is great for my children to have the ability to go to such a diverse school. We have all th especial ed for all of West Orange and that is a part of the diversity. The school could use some more parent involvement but which school isn't like that. Also, parking could be better. But that has nothing to do with the academic ability of the school. Me and my kids love this school!
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