Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School

I have two children with special needs. One attended the special day class for two years, and transitioned to regular classes this past year. It has been rocky at time, but the staff has worked with my son and his therapists to develop a better experience for him. My daughter also has some learning challenges, and the school put together a plan with the RSP teacher that has really helped her to be successful. Most of the teachers are great, but there are some that are perplexing; one told me that she would have quit teaching if my kid hadn't gotten an aide from the school district. Their "All Stars" After school program is free. It is, however, COMPLETELY inappropriate for special needs kids, and they make absolutely no effort at all to make accommodations. The other on-campus daycare, CDC, has no training with special needs kids, but they make an effort , and have been helpful. This baffles me because Bachrodt is a special day feeder school! The third daycare on site is excellent, but is a Spanish language immersion daycare. I would give an even better score if there were special needs after school care.
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The problem here is the principal, not the teachers. The principal walks around like she has better things to do than be at the school. She does not carry herself very professional. I think the school would be better off with someone who really cares about the success of the students and the school.
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The 2009-2010 school year was my son's first time attending school as a kindergartner. I am beyond pleased with the level of devotion this school puts out towards it's students. My son had the wonderful and patient Miss Blair.Miss Blair and a partnering kindergarten teacher went above and beyond with assisting my son with some of his academic troubles. They provided both after school and Saturday small group tutoring. With a smaller group my son flourished academically. My family and I will be forever thankful for all of their hard work and dedication. They truly made an impact and should be proud:). Another outstanding thing about Bachrodt is that they showcase the importance of college all throughout the school year. My son loved being able to wear different college shirts every Friday (such a great weekly perk for the kids). We can't wait for 1st grade!
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I am pleased that children get extra tutoring when needed to keep them up. to ,to class standards.

My Grandchildren attend this school, and as a Grandparent, I am pleased with the way they are learning, and being prepared for a higher education.
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Our son is in the Two Way Bilingual program, and as an English only speaker, it is amazing how much he has learned in only 1 year! He is reading very well in Spanish and his English reading is also very good. The teachers are wonderful and there are lots of after school activities for him to participate in. Our daughter will be starting next year, and we are looking forward to another great year!
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This is a very caring staff who go out of there way to meet the needs of the students and offers a great cultural diversity
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The bilingual immersion program is the best in the district! he teachers and staff are phenomenal!
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I love this school because we are working hard to try new things, we have technology and arts and bilingual programs. We are trying to think outside of the box to made a difference in the lives of our students!
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great teachers. daughter is now fluent in two languages (spanish and english) as a first grader!
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