Belle Aire Elementary School

"Belle Aire is a wonderful school. I used to reside in District 204, and my son attended Reba Steck. We moved to Downers Grove, and Belle Aire is a much better school than Reba Steck. Belle Aire focuses on STEM. The teachers are excellent at Belle Aire. We are very happy we moved into District 58. The test results are not accurate. By choice, there are parents like myself that object to the PARCC testing, and my children do not take the test. 20 of the children at Belle Aire did not take the PARCC test last year, due to parental choice. Thus, the testing results for PARCC show lower scores than if all children participated. For example, my son is in 6th grade taking 7th grade math. If he does not participate in the PARCC testing, the average results are lower because his higher score is not included. This year, unless 95 of the children at Belle Aire participate in the PARCC testing, State law mandates that Belle Aire will be listed as underperforming. The State is trying to force PARCC testing on our children by threatening our property values by listing any schools with less than 95 children participating in testing as "underperforming". If Belle Aire shows up as underperforming in future years, it is because parents' opposition to PARCC. Belle Aire is a great school."

"My two sons both attended Belle Aire from K-6th grade, and they had a very good experience. The smaller size of Belle Aire vs other area elementary schools is really an advantage, and the faculty and administration were top notch and personable. I think my sons were very well prepared for Middle School and (well) beyond by their time at Belle Aire."

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"My kids had a great experience in this schools. There are several outstanding teachers there, who go the extra mile to keep kids challenged & engaged. I have been very impressed with the caliber of teacher that this school attracts. The parents there are all very involved & do an awful lot to help facilitate kids' activities there. Very active group of families. There are no walls at this school, which actually seemed to help my kids better tune out distractions. One of my kids has ADD, so the ability to tune out distractions is a really big deal for us."

"My child has ADHD and had a wonderful experience at Belle Aire. We moved to be in the Belle Aire elementary school district, and we are so glad we did! My two other children, 3rd and 5th graders are also attend and are doing very well! I love the Principle and all the staff! When my eldest first came to Belle Aire, she was given an IEP .In attendance at the meeting there was an entire team that sat down and went over the game plan for our child's academic success! Very professional and attentive! My 5th grade son is in the school Band and loves it! My 3rd grade daughter has made great strides academically as well! PTA involvement is awesome, and many of our parents volunteer on a regular basis. I can't say enough good things about our school!"

"My two sons both attended Belle Aire from K-6th grade, and they had a very good experience. The smaller size of Belle Aire vs other area elementary schools is really an advantage, and the faculty and administration were top notch and personable. I think my sons were very well prepared for Middle School and (well) beyond by their time at Belle Aire."

"My kids had a great experience in this schools. There are several outstanding teachers there, who go the extra mile to keep kids challenged & engaged. I have been very impressed with the caliber of teacher that this school attracts. The parents there are all very involved & do an awful lot to help facilitate kids' activities there. Very active group of families. There are no walls at this school, which actually seemed to help my kids better tune out distractions. One of my kids has ADD, so the ability to tune out distractions is a really big deal for us."

"Belle Aire is a wonderful school. I used to reside in District 204, and my son attended Reba Steck. We moved to Downers Grove, and Belle Aire is a much better school than Reba Steck. Belle Aire focuses on STEM. The teachers are excellent at Belle Aire. We are very happy we moved into District 58. The test results are not accurate. By choice, there are parents like myself that object to the PARCC testing, and my children do not take the test. 20 of the children at Belle Aire did not take the PARCC test last year, due to parental choice. Thus, the testing results for PARCC show lower scores than if all children participated. For example, my son is in 6th grade taking 7th grade math. If he does not participate in the PARCC testing, the average results are lower because his higher score is not included. This year, unless 95 of the children at Belle Aire participate in the PARCC testing, State law mandates that Belle Aire will be listed as underperforming. The State is trying to force PARCC testing on our children by threatening our property values by listing any schools with less than 95 children participating in testing as "underperforming". If Belle Aire shows up as underperforming in future years, it is because parents' opposition to PARCC. Belle Aire is a great school."

"My child has ADHD and had a wonderful experience at Belle Aire. We moved to be in the Belle Aire elementary school district, and we are so glad we did! My two other children, 3rd and 5th graders are also attend and are doing very well! I love the Principle and all the staff! When my eldest first came to Belle Aire, she was given an IEP .In attendance at the meeting there was an entire team that sat down and went over the game plan for our child's academic success! Very professional and attentive! My 5th grade son is in the school Band and loves it! My 3rd grade daughter has made great strides academically as well! PTA involvement is awesome, and many of our parents volunteer on a regular basis. I can't say enough good things about our school!"

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