Public | K-5 | 715 students |
PHONE: (610) 965-1626
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great school... as long as your kid performs well and has no learning disabilities... if so, forget it... then you'll hear "your child doesn't need any special education".
I have no wish to deride the personal experience/feelings of the parent who posted feeling "out of place". The majority of the school population is Caucasian/ Christian and that is reflected. However, that being said, and I am sorry if the person felt excluded, the school is very warm and caring from the teachers, to the front desk ladies, nurse, counseler and principal (Mrs. Brinkman is very hands-on and open to questions). From what I've experienced, everyone has been extremely helpful in nuturing and educating every child. It is a great atmosphere that welcomes parental involvement. Interestingly, I find the parent who didn't find the school had the tools for special education more problematic. This school goes out of its way to help with special needs kids.
Shoemaker Elementary is an excellent school both on and off paper. This whole PA Dutch culture referred to is absolute nonsense. The teachers and office staff are superb at what they do, and this reflects in the school and the children who attend. Shoemaker School is the best thing that ever happened to my child.
The comment about "feeling out of place" because of not being PA Dutch is just plain ridiculous! I was born and raised in a huge city in the Midwest and have only been here 9 yrs and I have never, ever felt anything like that from anyone in this area much less anyone at Shoemaker. There isn't enough space here to list all the good things about Shoemaker. From the principal- Mrs Brinckman to the office staff everyone is wonderful, friendly and helpful. As the mother of a special needs child and a non-special needs child I can tell you that both are treated wonderfully and both are thriving. They both love their school and look forward to every day there.
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