Westpark Elementary School

As a past student here (I am in my second year of college now), grades 2-6, I have to say that this school did a very good job at preparing its students for middleschool. The teachers were wonderful and really did care about the wellfare of the students. However I have to agree with the other comments, the front staff is very rude and unwelcoming to when I come in to help out past teachers.

Love the new Principal, she shows great leadership and very approachable to the parents. She has implemented new programs, which are very helpful to the students.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with previous reviewers who report that the principal is unapproachable and defensive. I also find that the special education program needs stronger leadership and more qualified/experienced teachers and therapists.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has been at Westpark for 4 years now. I am extremely impressed with everything about Westpark. This school is top notch in everyway. The teachers are committed. The academic programs are rigorous, and the after school activities and programs are second to none. This is a year round school also which we really love. Students still get plenty of time off, but they avoid having that long 3 month brain drain that comes with traditional summer vacations. The other thing is that parents have to make a conscious decision to send their kids to Westpark. Consequently these are parents that are very concerned with and value education. Their kids aren't going to Westpark by default based on where they live (as with most schools.) It gives it kind of a 'private school' feel. it has very high expectations, yet it is nurturing and supportive too. Westpark is great.
--Submitted by a parent

I totally disagree with the comment from 1/29/08. Westpark is very rigorous and strong. Just look at how well prepared the students are for middle and high school. Westpark students excel when they leave the school. That speaks volumes for how strong they are.
--Submitted by a parent

I have children attending this school. The front office staff are not very nice. Not only do they don't show any appreciation of the parents volunteers (making their job easier by helping the teachers, which alleviate some of their duties, but they make remarks that are unnecessary, and can discourage parents from helping out. If they don't know the courteous way in dealing with parents, they shouldn't be up in the front office.
--Submitted by a parent

all teachers and spec ed teachers are the best. my grandson had problems getting along in kindergarden as we found out from special care and individual attn he was very self conscience. He is a lot bigger and taller than the other students. this school and the spec ed teachers totally helped him overcome this little problem. now he is in 3rd grade and loves his teacher and the students.

My son was sent to Westpark because he needed special attention in the classroom. Slowly but surely, he has gotten less and less attention and resources. The teachers appear to be helpful at his IEP, but then do not follow through in the classroom. Furthermore, there is minimal communication back to the parents when there is a problem in the classroom.
--Submitted by a parent

We love this school and find the quality of the teaching very high. I want to say that the principal is the best - she's a great leader, approachable, fair and extremely helpful. She's great!
--Submitted by a parent

Loved this school!! The principal was fantastic and the teachers were great! My child has a learning disorder and the staff at this school went above and beyond to help us!! Sometimes the reason the academics aren't through the roof is because they are focusing on the kids and not on the 'scores'. I would recommend this school to anyone!
--Submitted by a parent