Wilshire Crest Elementary School

I am a parent who's child is in pre-k and I could not be more pleased. The dedicated staff are continuosly developing my son's skills and abilities in and outside the classroom. I am very pleased.
—Submitted by a parent

I have spent a lot of time on the campus at Wilshire Crest and can honestly say it is a very disfunctional place. This is largely a reflection of the poor leadership of it's principal. She may talk like she is taking care of things, but her follow through is very poor. I have seen students be pushed on from grade to grade without getting basic learning needs met. I have heard the principal yell at teachers, and as a result the teacher morale is extreely low here. I have heard the principal tell teachers to rule with an iron fist. As a result, teachers use a lot of negative discipline here, like yelling and taking away recess priveleges. I was shocked to hear and see that the principal rquires the students to remain quiet during lunch and if they make noise they lose recess. What happened to lunch being a time to socialize? I really want this school to improve. However, unless LAUSD big brass step in t o remedy the poor leadership here, I'm not sure if anything will change. Just look at the continual loss of enrollment here during the past 10 years. I think that the school has shrunk almost in half . Parents are opting to take their kids to other schools.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has been enrolled for 2 years 2-3rd grade and my wife and I couldnt be more pleased. Every teacher is involved and he learns so much! This school's curriculum is similar to a magnet school, I'd know because I attended a magnet elem. He has advanced socially, emotionally, and also academically. I and my son, really love the after school programs too which give him more learning just on a fun level, similar to summer daycamp. oh, and they even have dances! hahaha...great school. Im sure my son will have fond memories of this school when he gets older.
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I am a neighbor of this school and am very pleased that the children are respectful of the school's neighboring properties.

I have two children that attend wilshire crest, I am extremely pleased with the staff and the curriculum, as well as the goal for each student to attend college.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter has learned so much in pre k. aside from the concentration on letter recognition. My daughter can write her name and is trying to read small words. Pretty grate concidering I thought she would just work on social issues at this level. There are field trips to interesting places, and the uniforms are a wonderful plus. She has developed such confidance now that we dont have to figure out what to wear.
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i am a proud parent of a child attending virgil middle school who was a former wilsher crest student. ever since her teacher mr norman levine taught her in the fourth and fitth grade she has been an outstanding student with pure as and bs i am gladly thanking mrnorman levine for makeing her hopes of learning high!!-^_^
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I love this school as far as education. The only thing that really bothers me about this school is as soon they go back from summer vacation. They are already starting fundraisers and taking school pictures. Do they dont reliaze that I just finished buy school clothes. I dont have the money for all this. So now my kids have to be left out of doing that. I have 3 kids that go to school and right now its not easy to afford all of this right away.
—Submitted by a parent

Hello, My son was attenting to Wilshire Crest from PK- 1st grade, and the only thing I have to say is that I am so happy in every aspect of the academic and discipline program the schools has. One particular teacher I will recomend is MRS.Saa who is devoted to her carrier 100% . My son, David, learn so much from her. Thank you Mrs Saa, and thank you Wilshire Crest.Mom, Vilma
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I am a proud parent of 4th grader attending Wilshire Crest. I am also active in the School site counsel and pleased to announce the recent improvement of the beautification of our campus and more importantly the effort, hard work and dedication of the students, faculity and parent of Wilshire Crest. Our students are on the right path to higher learning.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great neighborhood school with a lot of potential. There are a lot of young families in this very friendly area. The student-teacher ratio is one of the lowest in the area- better than many 'higher-ranked' schools on this site; with parent volunteers and involvement it has the potential to be ranked even more highly year after year. There are dedicated and caring teachers- most veterans and true teaching professionals, not new and untested- and yet there are a lot of new things on the horizon for Wilshire Crest. A new part-time preschool program is available. Some special grants are making the campus nicer every year. If you are considering this school, ask the principal about a tour.
—Submitted by a parent

I think that the school has dedicated professionals, who wish to see the school excel. One teacher that really stands out is Ms. Gillespie. My son is in her second grade class and she really truly cares about his success. I kept him at Wiltshire crest just so he could be in her class. I had options to send my son to a school that is in the top 5 I Los Angeles, but being an Previous educator, I know it is not often where you can find a teacher with this level of commitment to her students. Overall I think that the school is doing well.
—Submitted by Amy, a parent

My 3rd grade daughter just transfered to Wilshire Crest, from an Arts and Music magnet elementary. Since moving she has come home raving about the creative writing, acting, singing, science projects and art! She's much happier and comes up with more creative solutions to problems in various subjects. The children here seem happier as well and seem to be more accepting of differences and friendly. The principal and administraion seem to really care about the students. We love this school!
—Submitted by roxana Arana, a parent

This school is a very good school, the also cater the the handicap more than I have seen any other school has. The 1st grade Teacher Mrs, Nash is the best. My daughter did not attend kinder due to certain issues at a previous school, so she did not learn how to read. I took her to wilshire crest in September, and by December my daughter is already up to 55 percent reading. Thank you Mrs Nash.
—Submitted by Genielle Collins, a parent

This is a very poorly run school. It is in a good neighborhood, but the school is not good. I have children that are set to attend this school, but it looks somewhat like a jail. I don't like this school very much.
—Submitted by a parent

Wilshire Crest is a school with vision for all children. As a childcare provider I have seen first hand how even children with disibilities are thriving well and being challenged. I can appreciate that children with disibilities are not treated as second rate citizens.
—Submitted by Felicia Cates, a parent