Scott Elementary School

Posted: October 17, 2019

The teachers were kind and child oriented. The two 5th grade teachers that my child had were very lenient with grades. My child almost had straight As for the entire school year! I don't believe the coddled approach to assignments helped prepare for middle school at all. Communication is minimal. I was not notified when there were missing assignments or difficulties in class. Band teacher voiced no concerns when my child showed up late on a daily basis.

Posted: May 20, 2019

My child has severe ADHD and ODD and the teachers and students do not treat him differently . This school year he has gotten all As and Be because the teachers do not give up on their students.

Posted: May 20, 2019

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My child has homework almost every night and is doing absolutely amazing.

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Posted: May 20, 2019

I absolutely LOVE this school. The teachers, Secretary, principal all love these kids. Teachers work hard with the kids and they succeed. We are PCSing this summer and I'm very sad to be leaving this school. We've been at Scott Elementary for 4 years. I HIGHLY recommend this school.

Posted: April 30, 2019

Principal and volunteer are bully. I am just so glad this school year will be over soon. My kid will go to mascoutah after this summer.

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Posted: September 23, 2017

Let me start off by saying first I read the reviews prior to putting my special needs child in this school. We are military and pcs’d from California this summer (2017). We had a great school in California that catered to special needs children. I still decided to try this school and let me say that was the worst decision ever! The principal is rude and not understanding of special needs kids, especially kids that are on the spectrum. She picks and chooses what kid she wants to deal with. They do not like for parents to be involved. By involved I mean for parents to come up to the school and visit the classroom to make sure the child is doing great. The special education aids are wonderful and very sweet! It’s the principal who needs to be fired right away! She literally called us and told us that they didn’t have the services for our child.... Now this school is supposedly for special needs students as well. How can a principal pick and choose what child they want to have in their program? Discrimination right? We’ve never seen this before! We also have a close friend whose child was treated the same way but they were lucky enough to get orders out of here! I am currently homeschooling my child and he is receiving services at home as well and is loving every moment of it. BEWARE! If you have a SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD, DO NOT ATTEND HERE! This school only wants federal funding from the government! Yes, the school receives extra funds off of your child but they have fired many aids! So where are the funds going? I’ve heard testimonies from local people about this school but decided to try it anyway! Instead of trying to mold and transition the kids into a different environment, it’s like a daycare in the classroom. Take my advice and put your child in a different school district! If you do please be involved in your child’s schedule and visit often to make sure your child is receiving the education they need... ONCE AGAIN BEWARE! Also this is supposed to be an EFMP BASE! The school board needs to do a TOTAL evaluation for on their special needs program! They will also seclude your special needs child ! How cruel is that! READ the reviews and talk to local parents especially if you have a special needs child! The principal SUSANNE has no passion for kids! AT ALL! First time experiencing this with a school! GOD BLESS!

Posted: January 7, 2017

My son needed developmental help at his last school he had speech therapy and had alot of help with his needs when he started at Scott they automatically put him in ELL because he had a problems in Language Arts and Reading he doesn't even know Spanish and they put him in tutoring after I told them he is a special needs he needs something more then I took him to the Dr. Because his teacher said she was having trouble making making pay attention I was worried my son had ADD but she ruled it out as immaturity I took him out and send him back to Texas with his dad where there is a way better educational system.

Posted: December 30, 2015

The teachers are great. They make sure to contact parents and or inform them of upcoming lessons. I never have a problem on response time from the teachers.

Posted: December 30, 2015

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Scott Elementary faculty are very involved in developing honesty, integrity, and fairness to students. They have quite a few learning activities and events throughout the year.

Posted: December 30, 2015

Scott Elementary is a wonderful school. I am very pleased with the education and care the teachers and office staff have for our children. Recess Aids, Kitchen staff, custodians are great and all care about the children. This is a very diverse school and is acceptance of all race, gender, ethnic, religious background. I highly recommend this school to everyone.

Posted: November 25, 2014

I agree Scott Elementary is an institution not a school, where kids a processed not taught. Everything the leadership of the school does is not about giving an opportunity for the kids grow and develop, it's about controlling them and getting the "chores of the curriculum" done. Fun is taken out of everything, even lunch break is bleak. Furthermore, Scott Elementary is very military unfriendly - Actually, the whole district that serves the Base is that way actually. They don't seem to understand that military families have different needs compared to the local population. We were hoping this year would be better with a new principal and all but, no, same old same old. (The new principal was assistant principal to the old principal who was fired) So, we are trying to save enough money to go to private school next year....

Posted: October 1, 2014

Looking back at my working years at Scott Elementary I am so very proud to say that 98 % of the employees took a genuine interest in the daily activities of the children. Keep up the great work and remember those children will someday become parents and remember how they were treated. You can make a difference.

Posted: June 1, 2014

This place is a institution not an elementary school. An elementary school should be able to provide children with a wonderful introduction to school life. That does not happen here. The administration at this place is lacking. There are so many things that they could do better but lack the motivation to do the right thing. Send your child to another school.

Posted: October 28, 2013

My children have attended this school for the past 4 years. It just recently won a National Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. I have been so pleased with my children's education. In comparison to other schools they have attended in other states and countries, this school by far has superseded all of the others. I was privately educated myself so not a believer of public education, but seeing how my children have excelled both socially and academically (even one with special needs), I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school and all its faculty.

Posted: May 2, 2013

My son who has Asperger's attend this school and they did not treat him well. They called me daily to come get him and when he acted up they locked in a padded room sometimes for a long time. Unacceptable. If you have special needs children...do not send them here.

Posted: March 18, 2013

It is beyond me how this school gets a 10 rating. As a military family, our children have attended a handful of schools. A few of the teachers are great and do their best, but for the most part this school fails in all areas. Office staff are unpleasant and unfriendly- it couldn't be more obvious its "just a job" to them. The school hasn't improved much if at all under the new principal. Insensitivity to the military lifestyle (effects on children), and as a parent you are unwelcome at the school. This school has more than adequate funding (since near an AFB), yet has the worst special education department we've experienced. They don't implement the least restrictive environment. If scores on standardized tests are just slightly low, those kids will get the help... the others are left behind for sure. We left this school for better.

Posted: March 2, 2013

We have been sending our three boys to SES for the past 6 months. Overall we have been very satisfied with the education our sons are receiving in their 4th, 3rd and PK classrooms. From our perspective of coming from another base school in CA, this far exceeds what they were receiving before. The new principal walked us through the registration process since we showed up during the district registration day and every time we are in the building she is extremely friendly and helpful. SES has dedicated PE, Music, and Art teachers; something that most schools are cutting due to financial problems. One of our sons has been able to "graduate" out of his IEP with the help of his Speech Therapist and his homeroom teacher has an open communication with me regarding his anxiety and any other concerns. We also use the bussing system available and have been extremely happy with the drivers and the staff overseeing the routes. SES also does a automated calling system that alerts parents to any school closures or important information that needs to go out which is helpful with the busy life of a military family.

Posted: October 17, 2012

We are new to SES this year and are very pleased so far! The new Administration (Principal and Superintendent) was very welcoming and accommodating as we registered over the summer and went above and beyond in answering our questions and addressing our concerns. Our son's teacher is very caring and thorough and took the extra step of asking our input on how to best interact/teach him (he is very shy and doesn't participate much in class). He is thriving. The PTO seems very active. We're looking forward to the next couple of years here.

Posted: October 9, 2012

This is my kids' 4th year at Scott Elementary School. I LOVE it! The principle that people are complaining about has retired and new administration, including super intendant, have been replaced! While the previous principle was a bit dismissive and seemingly less concerned with parental involvement, the teachers were still always amazing. This year's new principle has been a great improvement. I have loved and appreciated each of my kids' teachers and I am so pleased with the education that they are receiving. It is excellent. There is a reason that this school received a rating of 9/10. I can't speak for any special needs teachers because I haven't had experience with any. The Mascoutah school district, which Scott Elementary falls under is one of the top districts in the area. Family math or reading or physical fitness fun nights occur throughout the year too and the PTO does a fantastic job. All in all, I have no significant complaints about this school and I would highly recommend it. I know when we move, I'll be missing this school for my kids!

Posted: August 25, 2012

Scott Elementary School haves very bad special education assistants and very bad special education teachers at Scott Elementary School and they are very rude and mean to there Autism Students alot and they Should be Fired Right Way for Being mean and Rude and other Stuff too. Because I Argee with alot of People's Autism son and daughter's Parents and Dist 203 Should Fired because Rude and mean special education assistants right way now.

Posted: March 7, 2012

I took my children out of this school in November due to one of my children's teacher. She was not willing to work with my son who has autism. She kept on insisting 3rd grade was going to be to hard for him. He is a very smart little boy, and I was tired of the put downs by this teacher, as well as no support from the leadership in the school. This school was very good when the other principal was there, but she retired last year. Now the used to be Vice-Principal is in charge and she is a grown-up bully, and does nothing to help parents and their children to succeed. It is all about the test scores and getting their funding. I know of three other families who pulled their children with special needs out as well, due to the problems and lack of help from administration. Until the current pricipal is gone I do not recommend this school AT ALL! We are looking to move off base this summer into a better school district. It's a shame that military families are treated this way considering what our families have to endure with our spouses gone for months or years at a time fighting for our country. Shame on them!

Posted: March 3, 2012

Beware of the administration. They are ruining this school. We have heard wonderful things about New Baden and will be looking at rentals off base.

Posted: March 2, 2012

The Principal is absolutely the poorest leader that I have ever seen. She discourages parental involvement. She is insensitive to the needs of our military children. She is a paranoid, control freak who does not put children first. As much as I love all of the teachers and staff, the principal sets the tone. My children will not be back next year, and I would not recommend this school as long as the current administration is in charge.

Posted: March 2, 2012

While the teachers and support staff are wonderful, I cannot understand why the principal discourages parental involvement and consistently dismisses or ignores concerns. As a school with a high percentage of students whose parents are military, the unique needs of military families are constantly and blatantly disregarded.

Posted: March 2, 2012

I have two children that attend Scott Elementary. I have never felt more unwelcome anywhere in my life as I feel walking into the school. Parents are not encouraged to be involved with their child's education.

Posted: January 27, 2012

The teachers at this school are wonderful, but the principal is a bully. My kids will not attend Scott next year.

Posted: January 10, 2012

The principal and assistant Principal lack basic interpersonal skills, they are rude and will dismiss your concerns. The leadership needs to be replaced with well trained individuals. The handbook is only implemented for certain students, go-figure.

Posted: November 9, 2011

The Principal discourages parents input and I have had many staff members voice their concerns over her poor leadership style and unwillingness to hear suggestions from staff or parents. Personally, she has treated our concerns for pick up/drop off safety as they meant nothing to her. Parents are expected to shut up and color! However, just keep advocating for your child if you end up with this school. There are some really great teachers in this school, and some who lack basic interpersonal communication skills that are needed to deal with military parents who expect at least a basic level of professionalism.

Posted: June 26, 2011

The Principal at this school totally blows she is mean, rude and disrespectful to parents and faculity!! She does not like parents in the building.. She is a big mistake!!! No body wants her as principal but not much can be done because her and the super are joined at the hip and he highly favors her!! We loved loved our Kindergarten teacher!! Totally didnt like our second grade teacher nor our 5th grade teacher!! If i could of done it any different i would of not choose to live on base becasue of this school!!! Very disapointed!! in all the schools we been to this one is far by the worst!!!

Posted: March 25, 2011

The new Principal ACTIVELY discourages parent involvement. Superintendent opposes "Intestate Compact on Education Opportunity for Military Children". One child's Kindergarten teacher is FABULOUS! Our other son is unorganized. His 2nd grade teacher was wonderful with him and he improved so much. His 3rd grade teacher gave up on him after 2 weeks. We put him in a private school and we couldn't be happier.

Posted: September 9, 2010

Scott Elementary is absolutely wonderful. My son attended from K-4th grade and he loved every minute of it. The teachers are caring and structured. The principals make sure everything runs smoothly. Parent involvement at this school is amazing. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. I feel that my son had a great start to his education.

Posted: April 12, 2010

My daughter attended Scott Elementary from 3-5 grade and it was the best experience she could have had. The teachers and staff are wonderful, the school is clean and beautiful, parents are welcome at all times within the school, and the security at the school is top notch. My daughter is off to middle school this fall and she has been prepared well by her fifth grade teachers. Thank you Scott Elementary for such wonderful memories.

Posted: March 18, 2010

We have been part of the Scott AFB Elementary school for the past 2 yrs We moved to Illinois and chose the Mascoutah District because of it's high ratings. I have 2 preschool children and am overall very happy. Have never felt any racial discrimination and have been heard when needed to be. The office staff is very sweet and attentive and the principal is a very amicable and active. Security is wonderful. I have volunteered many times. Good school !!

Posted: March 17, 2010

Update: The school now has a fence securing the back side of the play area. There is a security camera at the front of the school with a door bell that you must ring to be granted access. I am never able to pick up my son at the front office without my ID card, so if they lacked on that before, they have tightened it up. As far as walking over to the playground area while children are present, I can't really agree or disagree as I haven't tried doing that, considering the gate is open in the back while school is in session (and I'd feel really weird doing that anyways).