Waddell Elementary School

If I could I would rate it a 0. Its the worst school my kids have ever attended . I have one in the 4th grade and my youngest in 1st and they hate it there. Horrible teachers , staff and the list goes on. just an Exp. my kids tell me that they ask the teacher to go over something and they get sent out of the class into another ( not knowing whats going on in their class ) then the day is over the teacher forgets about them . A whole waste of the day .Thats just one thing out of many .If I could I would get them out of that school but as of right now I cant. But next year my kids WILL NOT BE ATTENDING this school.
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We just moved to the area and my son started going to waddell elementary and i absolutely hate it...I have never witnessed such ghetto teachers and horrible attitudes!! I can't believe they are teachers. When i walked into the schoolto register my kid there was a teacher going off on her class in the middle of the hallway, i must add how ghetto she sounded...i mean really??? If you are going to be a teacher you could at least talk proper and sound educated!! I can't wait to get my kid out of here.....So disgusted!! Since I can't give this school a rating of 0 (option not available) I have to click on 1 star...
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I absolutely love Waddell....my oldest was a honor student there....so when it was time for my youngest to start school...it was the obvious choice for us....everyone there is so personable...from the principal to the teachers.....even the support staff at the school....they know all the kids by name and that means alot to me...the go far and beyond to make sure each child is getting what they need....each year I have been fortunate that my children had the best teachers....I would say if you are looking for a small school that's still teaching subjects instead of test....Waddell is definately the school for you!!!!
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waddell elm. has been a great school and they have a wonderful staff
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A year ago, before we moved to Columbus, I checked out all of the elementary schools in Muscogee, and Waddell was rated as one of the best schools. I am so surprised to experience all that I have this school year! My children has had the worst year that they've ever had in any of the schools that they've attended. The teachers are close and very friendly.....amongst each other. It's bad enough that children have to defend themselves from the other kids, but their own teachers? Seriously? One of my children is being punished from events within their grade because their teacher don't care too much for them. I have called and talked with the teachers, I have had meetings with them, and I don't know what else to do before I have to go over the school, and straight to the board of directors. I am very dissatisfied!
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This is our first year at Waddell and well we are not very happy. I feel the whole staff needs to start acting Professional. We need more positive comments coming out of their mouths instead of negitive. Our children look up to them. Also not allowing the children to wash their hands with soap is very unsanitizing to me. Hand sanitizer was made for when you could not get to soap and water. (People, please) I could go on and on. Teacher and Staff, please remember you are moulding our children for their future. Make it a positive one.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids have always gone to this school and my oldest is now in 5th grade. I have had so many problems with the staff and no solutions. The principal does not like to handle any of the problems you bring to her attention.
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Our family had to endure Waddell for over five years and every year presented new challenges. Teacher-Parent communication was at an all time nothing, my children were not properly tested, they were bored much of the time, no interaction from leadership. Children are hearded everywhere and sit most of the day with little or no time to use creativity or team work with other students. Practically no art or music programs. Recess is limited to 20 min if teachers like the weather, the gym if they don't, or nothing if a teacher doesn't want to hear the noise. PTA meetings are a joke with no voting process and unnecessary spending. Excessive fundraising. If you want your kid to be in a silent heard and exist as a number, Waddell is the school for your kids.
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This is the second year my daughter is attending Waddell. Overall, I think the school is great, but it also depends on what teacher you get. Last year my daughter's teacher was not an A+. However, this year she has a wonderful teacher who cares about her students and my daughter is bringing home straight A's.
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My child attended this school since July of 2005. It started off okay but I was somewhat disappointed because it was difficult to communicate with the teacher. There are no parent-teacher conferences offered unless you take off work. I hardly saw the principal and didn't she her interacting much with the children. In my child's class, she was having difficulties in reading. The teacher was not very helpful in quickly suggested my child may have a learning disability and suggested testing. Needless to say, I continued to being disappointed with the lack of compassion from the Teacher and Principal and the lack of enthusiasm. When I attended a couple PTA meetings, the gym would be packed but the meetings only lasted for 15-20 then they were over. Just no zest at the school and definitely some issues with parent-teacher communications.
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