Woodvale Elementary School

This school puts an emphasis on reading and makes learning pleasant and comfortable. The rewards system is fair and motivating. The teachers are committed and put in more time than they are required. They do their jobs because when my children come home with assignments...its hardly work because they know their stuff! Communication with the teachers comes with great ease for me. I have two little ones going there and not one complaint. If anyone has a complaint the problem is more than likely the parent and not the school!
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome teachers, awesome auxillarry staff, awesome kids, very involved parents! We love the music program!
--Submitted by a parent

The office staff can be rude and unprofessional. There are some good teachers there. However, not all of the teachers give a good representation of the so positively highly rated school. The principal appears to be kind, welcoming and caring, but she is the complete opposite. Be aware!
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of a child at woodvale you hear you can't see your child in class because we " protect the teachers instructional time" The school is not open and loving like you are saying. I have children in two other schools in the parish and woodvale is be far the worst with wanting parents on campus and involved. That comes from the top Ms. Sanklin who is there only for one reason and it is not because she is the best pricipal
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers treat the kids as intelligent adults in the making. Still fun for them without talking down to them, they are letting the minds expand without pre-programming them to think a certain way. If only all elementary schools thought so highly of their students...

I have taught at several schools in my teaching career, and Woodvale is by far the BEST school in town. The climate is very loving and nurturing. Everything we do is in the interest of the children. I see many parents don't like PBS on this site, but why don't you come by and see it in action. I assure you - none of our students get random infractions for no good reason. They are definitely NOT afraid to tie their shoes. This is just not accurate. If you would have seen the school climate before and after this was implemented, you would be astonished. I only have two students in my class who ever even got an infraction this year. We warn and re-teach expectations daily. It truly is a positive thing. BTW, we give "eagle wings" and not candy for good behavior daily.
--Submitted by a teacher

The students are amazing and the teachers are top notch.
--Submitted by a teacher

Awesome teachers, awesome auxillarry staff, awesome kids, very involved parents!! It's ALL good!
--Submitted by a parent

The relationship between the teachers, parents and students feels like family. Everyone gives 100% to make it a warm learning environment.
--Submitted by a parent

Having been a student at Woodvale myself many years ago, one child successfully gone through already, and having another currently there, and thus far being successful himself, is one reason that Woodvale is a great school. Its greatness is not because of the school s building and teachers alone; it is also the parental involvement as well. It is the conglomerate of teachers and parents, et al, working side-by-side, and as well behind the scenes that makes Woodvale the successful school that it is. The teachers know the importance of parental involvement in a child s life, and such is reflected here at Woodvale.
--Submitted by a parent