West Wind Elementary School

We agree with the other parent as well our son will not return to westwind next year. Mrs. Edmonds should be fired and as for pta, poor things need day jobs. Westwind staff failed to get. Message to our son twice. There is breakdown in leadership that needs to be corrected. May god watch over the kids and good parents
--Submitted by a parent

PTA has written all these quotes about this school being fantastic. It is ran like the kids are robots and have no need for time to be kids. I like the security. But if your child needs help they turn their heads. They treat the adults like children and they do not respect our parent authority. You can not play with your children at lunch on the lawn. you can not hug your children with out a principal yelling. You can not bring flowers or cards to 5th grade graduation. The PTA shoves fundraising in childrens faces and pressures them toi SELL SELL SELL or they will get in trouble. The people who are PTA do not talk to other parents to understand their concerns and displeasure of the school. Mrs. Edmond has beaten on my window for not making it through the traffic lane in time. They hand out Bench passes like they are rewards when all they do is discourage and stress out little kids. This school is for you if you want your child to be belittled and ran like they are prison camps. While bullies are still allowed to run the school and the children being picked on are told to change then listen to the PTA and west wind is Amazing. My child will never go back to this aweful place!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had four students at this Great school. the staff works very hard to meet the needs of all their students. PTA and volunteers are seen EVERYWHERE helping in the classrooms, the office, and in the workroom. PTA organizes many activities throughout the year. That takes money! These activities come from fundraisers. When most CALIF schools do not have field trips, West Wind does, thanks to the PTA. One of my families favorite monthly activities is "Lunch on the Lawn." Another favorite, about this school is the security. I don't want "just anyone" on campus! Lancaster S. D. requires everyone on campus be fingerprinted.That is great! When I drop my children off, I am comforted with the tight security at this school. I find the entire staff, including Mrs. Edmond, VERY welcoming and friendly. This principal is very hands-on and involved in all activities. My kids LOVE her ant that is really, really special. She is tough on those parents that need to be tough with. That helps make me feel even MORE comfortable with the school. There are tough "characters" in our community. Dirty campus? It is windy in Lancaster! This school is the prettiest and best kept I have EVERY seen!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is doing better but still lacks compared to other schools in other areas like the ones in Valencia! I m glad I got out of Lancaster! It's sad even with such small enrollment west wind test scores are still below compared to similar schools. Mrs. Edmond is not very friendly and parents do no like her. West wind needs to better than a 5 on great schools!
--Submitted by a parent

We should always remember one must not believe everything you read, for it might be incorrect. Knowledge is key. If you are NOT informed, inquire. The enrollment is just under 800 (around 797). As far as the principal-Mrs. Edmond, she is very hands on, interacts with the students (on a daily basis. I have seen this personally), with her staff, as well as the West Wind community. She runs a tight ship that teaches responsibility, consequences, & praises. That's why she does "paws of praise" for the children. Most of the "emphasis" is not just on testing & PTA (which IS a huge part of the educational system), but without these 2 the education of the students would suffer. The reason PTA has so many fundraisers is to further the education of the students. Supplying the funds needed to send the students on field trips, supporting the teachers with tools to keep up with technology , ect. (this is NOT covered enough by the district OR state). Speaking of the budget for schools in Ca., it is becoming harder & harder (with class sizes of 30 on average) to be able to supply what each student needs. This is where fundraisers, donations, & community support comes in.
--Submitted by a parent

West Wind is a fabulous place to educate children. There is a sign in the hallway that depicts the general concensus of the school's staff, "Play, Laugh, Learn" ! During these tough times it is refreshing to know that West Wind has an extremely active PTA that works hard to ensure our students and teachers do not feel the effects of the budget crisis! Teachers do everything they can to ensure student success. Our school's API has steadily increased over the last 5 years with 2011 marking West Wind breaking the State's 800 goal and reaching an API of 811. Keep up the great work!

We've been very pleased at this school. I appreciate how involved the principal is in the day to day goings-on at the school. The teachers my kids have had have been caring and excellent. My children are both excelling academically and on their state tests. They are happy to come to school. The PTA plans many events that we enjoy. We're very happy to be zoned for this school!
--Submitted by a parent

West Wind is a great school. The principal works hard and tries to implement many incentives to get students motivated. The teachers are wonderful and friendly.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved out of WWE last year, We moved to Valencia ca on to Valencia valley elementary. My kids have learned so much more in one year than the three long years at West Wind Elementary..The staff at west wind have no people skills along with the rude principal, the children are not challenged my kids often coplained about the school work being to easy and repetitive.We are very blessed that we were able to go from a poor performing school to a wonderfull California Distinguished School in Valencia CA.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree to these reviews. Staffs are not friendly enough to answer your questions even the principal. I'm very thankful that we were assigned to a different school. I won't recommend this school for your children. My daughter is in grade 2 and until now she's having a hard time to read. She alwalys complain about her teacher just seating by her table and doing other things
--Submitted by a parent