Silver Lake Elementary School

We've had two children attend this school over the last 6 years, and our overall experience has been good. There has been a huge transition over the last couple years, including a new Principal, teachers, and support staff. The new Principal encourages parent involvement and feedback. Our children have done well academically, and enjoy attending Silver Lake. We have brought issues and concerns to the Principal, and our children's teachers, and have been listened to, with either resolution or an explanation. While no school is without problems or 'perfect', and the demographis in our society are changing, we feel Silver Lake is a great school that is adapting to the future needs of our kids--the key is communication and a relationship with the teachers and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

My first impression of the staff was not very good. When my husband and I first walked in to introduce ourselves some of the office staff was very rude and just unpleasant. My kids had good teachers but just having to deal with some of the staff was just unbearable. The principal is great. You can really tell that he has a great love for children and he aims to do his very best at what he does. I just wish some people in the office and a P.E coach could be a little more friendly and just enjoy their job. After all, we all want to be great role models for the children and just make it a fun place to be. Another thing, why don't our kids have yearbooks? It's so easy. Just have everyone fill out a release form at the beginning of the year and whala!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had an awful experience with this school so far this year. My child's teacher is cold and uncaring, the staff seems rude, and even the set up of the building is annoying and uninteresting.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is currently in first grade at Silver Lake and she is happy at the school. The staff at Silver Lake has gone through a dramatic change over the last few months and I feel very positive about it. The new Principal really encourages parent involvement and feedback. It is very different than before and I feel that many positive changes have been made. As with any school there are issues, but I feel the new staff is listening to my concerns and they are being addressed.
--Submitted by a parent

I always felt very uncomfortable going into the office as some of the staff seemed petulant at times.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children at this school. I have been very happy with the teachers, the prinicipal and the overall feel of the school. I feel my kids have thrived here both academically and emotionally. Many caring parents and students make it a great place to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

I wasn't happy with the teachers my kids had at Silver Lake. I experienced a couple of teachers that were frustrated with my child. They only wanted to help so much. My child would have done great with tutoring, but I was told it was not offered there at that time. Not all teachers were like this of course. The security is awesome there, and my children were happy there. Overall I'd rate it a 3 out of 5.
--Submitted by a parent

I have no other schools to compare it to. I have one child that is going into the 3rd grade. His experience has been exceptional. The teachers have shared accomplishments/areas that need attention. My 2nd child will start kindergarten this year. I looking forward to watching him grow in his experiences at Silver Lake.
--Submitted by an administrator