Waugh Chapel Elementary School

The teachers are great. Principal Mrs. Sims was an exceptional principal. Staff is friendly and helpful. There is at lot of parents involvement in the PTA. Nothing negative to say. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent

I have one child in the school now and another in middle school, but went to Waugh Chapel. My daughter was very well prepared for the next stop when she left the school. My son who has had develepment problems is showing signs of maturing due to the fact that teachers and administration care about the childred. Ms Simms is the principal that others need to emulate.
—Submitted by a parent

Great school loved it nothing bad ever happend loved this school no cons Great school

We recently moved to the area and were surprised by the attention and friendliness shown by all. We are looking forward to her finishing out at this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a child in the 3rd grade and 1st grade at Waugh Chapel. They love it, I love it, the teachers are great and Mrs. Sims (Principal) is wonderful to the students. We could not be happier. Thank you to all the staff!!
—Submitted by a parent

My two sons attended WCES and I believe it to be one of the best elementary schools I can imagine. The staff were extremely helpful and professional... they cared for my sons as if they were their own children. Even my son with developmental delays did extraordinarily well because the staff and faculty were led by the most caring of administrators, Mrs. Sims. I can't thank them enough for what they have done for my boys!
—Submitted by a parent

All 3 of my kids have done really well at Waugh Chapel.
—Submitted by a parent

Pleasantly surprised. Reminds me of when I went to elementary school years ago. Great community feel. My daughter enjoys school and is doing well. Facilities are old, but they do the best with what they have.
—Submitted by a parent

I sent my child here for Kindergarten, first, and second grade. I didn't really enjoy the experience. I thought 90% of the teachers were horrible. They didn't help me at all. My daughter was having some trouble in second grade because the family was going through my divorce with my ex-husband. She was very upset and needed help. I asked the teachers for things and they didn't help me at all. They never returned my emails or phone calls. The principal was great but the faculty wasn't. Other students were mean too. I then sent my child to School of the Incarnation which is a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent

My children love this school. The teachers are great and the PTA is wonderful. We are very happy with the school.
—Submitted by a parent

We have 2 boys in WCES in K and 1st grade. Teachers are outstanding, experienced, and excellent. Facility and grounds are old and tired. The school draws from mixed income neighborhoods: good for diversity; bad for some behavioral influences; principal and staff handle these conflicts expertly and seriously. Most kids are from professional, well educated families, with a few exceptions. My kids love to go to school and love their morning bus driver, Mr. Mike. In all, I give this school excellent marks.
—Submitted by a parent

I have had all 4 of my children attend Waugh Chapel. My youngest attended Piney Orchard from kindegarten through 3rd grade and then moved to Waugh Chapel. Piney Orchard is the new school with the 'best' of everything, however my daughter has excelled at Waugh Chapel where she wasn't at Piney Orchard. The staff at Waugh Chapel are great ... couldn't ask for better. The teachers and staff show a true concern for the children. When my daughter moves to middle school next year I'm truly going to missed the daily interactions with the staff at Waugh Chapel.
—Submitted by sherrie, a parent

This school has a caring staff that is committed to helping students do their best. There are a number of reading programs that run throughout the year to motivate children to read. There is also extra reading help for those who need it. The guidance counselor is a treasure and is really there for the children. She is constantly in the classrooms connecting with the children, and she runs small groups for students with issues like divorce, death, friendship and study skills. There is a DI program for gifted students as well as enrichment in the classroom. The principal is devoted to helping students achieve their best and making sure the school is organized and well run.
—Submitted by a staff