Wallen L. Andrews Elementary School

Great school with lots of activities and parent involvement. Even with all these budget cuts, it is good to know there are schools like andrews that come up with ideas so that our children still get a great education.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is not what it used to be. More kids in the classes and a lack of leadership make for a mix of less than desireable performance. The teachers and staff are not there for the kids as you'd expect and want. The school uniform policy will again be implemented and really there are better choices where your kids could thrive. The leadership that cared and brought the CA Disntinguished school award is now gone.

My child has been fortunate enough to have attended Andrews for 4 years now. The teachers are great. I appreciate the opportunity to be involved as much as I can. This last year was a bit of a struggle. The school's new (inexperienced) principal met with a group of parents that strongly opposed her presence. I however, feel that a principal with new ideas and a fresh outlook on our school's potential is a welcomed change. It is important for our principal to be given the opportunity to succeed. With parent and teacher support, our children can benefit greatly from what she has to offer. Andrew's is a place that is close to hearts of the people of it's community. Your child would be fortunate to be a part of such supportive and challenging learning environment.
--Submitted by a parent

as far as parent participation, it is not just Andrew, it is across the board at all the schools. One would thnk that because of the economy and maybe more parents are home because they lost their jobs that they would take an interest, not so. It seems that things have gotten backwards. You are not alone, In speaking to parents at the other WCSD and even other schools outside of the district. parents are not willing to assist and teachers have a negative attitude. The cuts do not help but we are all affected by the cuts even in our homes, but teachers are taking it to the classrooms. Imagine if we did that at our jobs, Taking our personal problems to work even if they are work related we still have to produce the same work if not more. You are not alone=it is not just Andrews
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended this school from Kindergarten to the 6th grade. I only wish the school would have extended to the 8th grade. I loved being an involved parent and the teachers and Principal(Mrs. Soltero) were absolutely wonderful. Highly recommended!
--Submitted by a parent

I love andrew school. I went to it. Now that my son is going to it it makes me happy to know that most of the teachers are still their.
--Submitted by a parent

The academic programs that Andrews School offers I feel are focused on the best interest of the students. In my eyes I see the school as a whole working together making many changes in all areas to meet the needs of all the students. The reaching for the stars after school program offers the children a wide range of activities from dance, music, and so much more. I am sure that Andrews will continue to excel.
--Submitted by a parent

Class size is a real issue for grades 3 thru 6. This is a huge impairment to the learning time and overall education for the students in these classes. On the plus side, Andrews has some great programs (after-school and music) that are new for 2007 - much to the credit of the 2nd year principal.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe that Andrews is a great school eventhough the class sizes are a little above average they still give the students the attention they need. Besides they get a lot of outside help. And as for extracurricular last year they had the after school homework club which benefited a lot of students.
--Submitted by a parent

My three children are new this year at Andrews. We have noticed that our children are excited about going to school. The children themselves have said they like this school better than their old school.
--Submitted by a parent