Michael G. Wickman Elementary School

Some people say that Wickman's students are cold and unfriendly, but that is certainly not the case. They only seem like that because many of the students have went to Wickman from kindergarten to now so they are bound to have many friends in the school.

I agree with the parent who stated that services for special needs students are not readily available at Wickman. The administrative staff does not display a good knowledge base of appropriate accommodations and modifications for special needs students.
--Submitted by a parent

It's interesting how different experiences can be from one student to the next! I have been a Wickman parent for several years now (2 children attend) and feel that my children are in an excellent academic environment. The teachers are loving, attentive, educated, motivated and inspiring. They are approachable and create a welcoming and safe feeling throughout the classrooms and the school itself. One thing I read below is that "the best teachers went to OPA (a new charter school)", which is completely false. There is not one teacher who left by choice last year. Parental involvement is exceptional, that is true. I am amazed at the levels parents rise to to help their children at school. But I believe that the education of our children is most definitely, a group effort. Homework, for my children, is what it is intended to be: a reinforcement of concepts taught in the classroom. I feel fortunate that my children have the opportunity to attend such an outstanding academic institution, surrounded by an excellent and loving staff.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been attending Wickman since fall of 2009 & I strongly believe the school's performance is a direct result of the highly motivated parents whos children attend the school - more than anything else. Wickman has lost a significant % of it's highest achieving students & its' highly motivated families to a new local charter school with a strong emphasis on computers & second languages (asian flight). This school year has already started with a serious overcrowding issue & terribly high ratio which will no doubt result in even less instruction time for the students. It appears that the most motivated teachers have already left or are leaving, along with the very short lived vice principle. The school's commitment to academic excellence and over all development seems to be waning in light of it's competition. We'll see how the school year goes, but problems are clearly on the horizon.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school!Its api score is about 912 and it has great staff and students.
--Submitted by a parent

My children love Wickman! It is a great schools with many opportunities for the children and parents to be involved. I am a little concerned with the amount of homework in the upper grades. My son who is a great student can spend from 4:30 pm until 10:00 pm doing homework/ studying for a test. We have had some amazing teachers and even though I believe the homework is a bit excessive I still appreciate all the work the teacher's and parents put into making it one big family.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very happy with this school atmosphere and teaching level is very great
--Submitted by a parent

The school is great. Teachers are very friendly and parents are well informed of what's going on in their classes/school. There are alot of parents volunteer at school. So far I like the teachers that my kid had/has, love their creative teaching style.
--Submitted by a parent

Amazing school! Wonderful teachers! Better than Country Springs!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a new parent to Wickman. It took a while for my child and me to warm up to the school climate. Many parents and children at the school seem a bit cold and unfriendly. Though there are many friendly parents as well. I'm thinking of transferring my child. She is having a hard time finding 'true' friendship at the school.
--Submitted by a parent