Webster Elementary School

My opinion is the same as the January 2013 reviewer. Except my kid is bored to tears because the work is "easy " and the teachers do not engage the children in learning. So easy A's without being Challenging the student. And being a military family we have been referred to as transits by the school. And school as a very cliquish community. Along with some serious issues controlling the kids behaviors in the classroom. We are moving to a Charter school next year. Which will hopefully have a more diverse population, more parental involvement. And a higher caliber of teachers, students and parents.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a typical "no child left behind" school where they teach to the lowest kid in the class, dumb down the classwork and want everyone to get 100%...which means that they give my son fewer spelling words than his peers because spelling is harder for him. I know most parents these days seem to like this approach. I guess I am old-fashioned. I would rather have him work hard and earn a C than be handed an A. The teachers look down on the parents and are rude to them. It is difficult to be an involved parent: no one answers emails or messages, teachers don't post assignments on the parent site so you can't follow up with you kid on what his/her homework is, they schedule parent conferences without asking when the parent is available...that sort of thing. Have struggled with teacher after teacher at this school with my stepson. He will be moving on to middle school next year and we are currently exploring other elementary school options for my daughter who will be in Kindergarten next year.
—Submitted by a parent

Both my son and daughter attend Webster and we have been thrilled with the education and guidance they have received over the past 3 years. The teachers and staff are caring, patient and diligent in educating and caring for the "whole child". Parent involvement is encouraged and family participation in school activities is welcomed. I highly recommend Webster to any family looking for a quality education for their children.
—Submitted by a parent

Concerned parents. Not sure of the academic expectations. We were told our student was doing well and once the report card came it said otherwise. I am not sure about the parental involvement in my student's classroom, it seems like everything is last minute notifications. The teacher has not really kept us informed. I know it is a two way street, but I expected more effort on her part. I have heard amazing things about this school but my experience has not been so great :( We are considering another school for next year. I just don't have the warm, caring feeling. Maybe it is just this one teacher...Not sure! I am disappointed. Kudos the PTO rocks and that is where I get most of my information.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a really good school . My kids did not attend this school year because I moved them to JMCA. I am considering moving them back.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter's teacher made our experience at the school wonderful. She loved her teacher and loved learning. The school is growing faster than it can handle it seems though. My daughter's classroom was in seperate trailer type classrooms across from the main school. Too bad they can't build a bigger school for all the growth that's happening in that area. They are VERY military friendly which is important to a military family like ours. We miss Webster Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent

We love our school they are very helpful, caring, people whom take very good care of our kids.
—Submitted by a parent

Webster is an excellent school ranging from pre-school through 6th grade. The teachers are very involved and kids are their main concern and focus. My children have been at this school since kindergarten, and absolutely love it.
—Submitted by a parent

Our son has attended Webster for five years (K-4) and we are sad that we have to move. This school has been a blessing to our son's education, and we could not be any happier with the principal, the staff, the librarian, and the parental involvement. An excellent school that gets better every year.
—Submitted by a parent

Webster is a great fundemental school for kids in pre school to 6th grade.
—Submitted by a student