Western Avenue Elementary School

This school has hard working and dedicated teachers who permit and encourage parental involvement at all levels. In reviewing some of the other reviews I note that families have trouble (as most of us do with our kids), it is our job to rise above it and work with the school to get what our kids need. The school is SMART and they take all of my many calls and always address my childs needs on as an individual basis as any public school or private school for that matter might. It is a gem in Flossmoor and most all families treasure its experience and get involved!
--Submitted by a parent

My Children have been going to this school since kindergarden and enjoy everyday they have to spend at school.Porgrams at the school includes,Art,Music,Gym are exellent and wonderful in every way.If there is ever an emergency in the neighborhood I know that my children are safe from any threat at all.The teachers set a positive attidude on the children and are very strick when it comes to behavior problems. To ensure a safe, great school for your child I sugest Western Avenue Elementry for any family living in the surrounding area!
--Submitted by a parent

We feel very fortunate to be a part of this school for it's academic achievements and extra curricular opportunities. Although we've been impressed with the teachings of the 'pillars' we find the observances and follow-through by the teachers and principals to be lacking. The relentless teasing and hurt feelings seem to fall on deaf ears.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is wonderful! The school administrators are great, and the teachers are fantastic! Way to go Western Avenue!
--Submitted by a parent

Ask and you shall receive. The new adminstration is very open to new ideas. The ISAT scores continue to increase so instruction should continue. My children are blossoming, the teachers are wonderful and the Gifted Ed teacher is outstanding. I am very pleased with my choice to enroll my children at Western Ave.
--Submitted by a parent

There are many things to love about Western Avenue School: the Art program, Music program and PE are strong and vibrant. Most of the classroom teachers are caring and nurturing. The Gifted Ed teacher is superior. There is a lot of standardize testing in this district; and a lot of instructional hours spent towards preparing for the the standardized tests. Of some concern is the validity of the make-up sessions (when students miss scheduled tests). The spelling, handwriting and geography strands are a little tedious. I do not think this school has realized its' potential yet. I am hopeful that the new principal and new assistant principal --both young and new to administration--along with several new Board Members will enable this school to blossom.
--Submitted by a parent

I have great concerns about this school's administrative support. Although they preach they want parent involvement, they tend feel they have total control over my child's discipline and turn a blind eye on teacher/support accountability. The teachers are wonderful, but seem to take the roll of a bullied employee. Put simply, the principal does not want any bad spots on her pristine apple. I say let kids be kids, or how will they ever learn to be adults? This isn't a military school for heavens sake! Oh, and don't look to the superintendant for support either. It will get you know where.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is GREAT. Teachers are very skilled and attentive to children's need and have open communication with parents. We love this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school offers many opportunities for it's students to excell and work up to their potential. The programs are multi-leveled with room to advance.
--Submitted by a parent