Western Peaks Elementary School

My oldest daughter attended Kindergarten at Western Peaks. Although we liked her teacher, we did not like the school. The classroom size was very large especially for Kindergarten. Our daughter would come home with 1/2 - 2 hours of homework every evening because the teacher couldn't cover the material in class. The students lacked respect and not much was done about it. Not much parent involvement either. I didn't feel like I ever knew what was going on unless I took the time to find out for myself. t didn't see the principal the whole year either!
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended this school for 3 years and has had a few problems with bullys but now we are having issues with a teacher that seems to be a bully. I was told by the admistration there were other concerns regarding this teacher so I am hoping there will be a few staff changes for the better but if not my child will not attend this school next year.
--Submitted by a parent

This teachers are all very nice, but there isnt enough staff or time to help kids that fall behind. My 2nd grader is by no means up to grade level and the teachers have no problem with that. When I voiced my concern they stated that he was right along with the rest of them. Ok, if all the kids are below grade level that is a serious problem. Coming from the Peoria school district this school is a serious disappointment. Looking for a charter school now.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been attending Western Peaks elementary for 3 years and has received a wonderful education that is appropriate for his age and developmental level. The teachers are excellent, engaged, and listen to the children and provide them with numerous learning activities. They also have physical education for the kids, which many schools have done away with. Also, art, music, and computer skills are taught in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I just wish that their were more individual levels of learing for students. Smaller groups would be very helpful. Too many children in one facility.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended Western Peaks for 8th grade, the year it opened, and I can say that I absolutly loved it. At least the 8th grade teachers were excellent and the school has excellend P.E. and Computers instructors. My only complaint would be the weak instruction in other special areas such as Art and Music.
--Submitted by a student

Though the teachers and 'resource' classes are up to par, the upper level staff are difficult to work with.
--Submitted by a parent