Washington School

My three children spent the 2008-2009 school year here while I was working at my new job. Principal is not very accessible and comes across as very unfriendly. He has problems handling a small handful of disruptive students in the 4th and 5th grade. Teachers are nice but do not give much extra effort. Most have a lot of experience but appear to be waiting for retirement. I felt my children did not receive the extra help they needed or I requested during conferences. Overall, this school years was a big disappointment.
—Submitted by a parent

They push Algebra in 6th grade even though some children are still struggling to learn basic math. Leave the Algebra for Jr High/High School level. The teachers don't check the childs writing papers for proper grammar, spelling, etc, things that were very important when I attended elementary school. When my child is absent from school and I forget to call her in sick, it seems like the school never calls to tell me that my child is absent. In these days of children being picked up by strangers, I'd appreciate a call a lot sooner from the school telling me that my child is absent.
—Submitted by a parent

I have three outcomes (children) from this school (1) Just graduated from Western Michigan in the top of his class with a dual degree ins Soc & Psy. (2) Is attending Baker College to be an X-Ray Tec. (3) Is a Lisc Real Estate Agent & Excavation Contractor. Great beginnings = Excellent results. -Proud Dad
—Submitted by Charles Sumrack, a parent

This School is Fantastic! The curriculum is great. I would suggest more supervision on the playgrounds but other than that well done Washington.
—Submitted by a parent

This school fails to provide adequate academic challenge or guidance, proper supervision on playground or after school, special education services or evaluation, etc.
—Submitted by a parent