McCleary Elementary School

I love this school it is a great place for kids,parents,and teachers we are all like a huge family and another thing is that the most really in a class is about 27kids most schools like Elma school they have 50-100 people in a class and kids don't get a lot a attention at all in Mccleary we get a lot of attention also. I have a friend that goes to Elma and we sometimes do homework with each other and her homework is addition and subtraction mine is multiplcation and division we are in 4th grade and they are still working on addition and subtraction! i recommend going to Mccleary School!!!

I'm so frustrated with the school. The communication is awful and they do not take any steps to encourage the community to become more involved in the school, except when they want money. I feel that the leadership at school could learn a great deal about parental relations, community involvement and embracing the small-town that has supported this school for over 100 years!
--Submitted by a parent

I believe that this school is the best mainly because they helped my daughter overcome her shyness and allowed her to learn at her own pace I really like the teachers and staff here they are the best anywhere in the world.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is limited in its learning. The Principle and Vice principle are unable to handle any type of situation and do not inform parents right away if there is a situation. Our child now goes to a different school and is much happier and the teachers give him praise on his report cards. That never happend in McCleary which does have some good teachers but some don't care as well, either.
--Submitted by a parent

Most of the staff are great people. The major problem at this school is the principal. Not only is the treatment of the children lopsided as to who he likes or doesn't like but also his treatment of the staff is less than desireable. If your oppinion doesnt reflect his it is easy to get on his 'bad side'. I have personal experience with Mr. Bolander not liking my child. I am just thankful that Elma is only 7 miles away.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a excellent office staff. The ladies are very helpful and friendly. They really seem to care about each child and parent. I wouldn't send my child to any other school!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a wonderful. The math program is one of the best it takes a new look in to investigating the math problem. The teachers really do care about the students! The class size is great usually no more than 19 in a class its great!
--Submitted by a student

McCleary school is a fine local K-8 school. Teachers are very friendly and responsive, but need a better discipline policy in the classroom. Math programs need to gear more towards learning fundamentals and less toward passing the WASL test. A return to basics in math and reading would help. Would eliminate having too many math concepts taught in same week. Also students should be taught cursive handwritin despite computer use for writing. Historical documents and letters are in cursive, and anyone should be able to read them. For a small local school, McCleary is very nice. Principal is very open to discussions. Most staff also very receptive to suggestions.
--Submitted by a parent

McCleary overall is a pretty good school. The principal could use some guidance on handling situations and some of the teachers need to learn about the effects on students by students with disabilities.
--Submitted by a parent