Waynesville East Elementary School

My child attended this school from September to Thanksgiving Break and was in first grade. I liked the school and the academics challenged her. I wish she would of had more Math homework but she did excel. However I feel the school had too many students, it was just too big. The school did a good job for as many students as it held. I feel there was great communication with the teacher as well. I did have reservations because I stood in the parent line to pick up my child and some of the parents were of questionable nature. So maybe it is not the school, faculty, and admininstration. I think it might be some of the parents and how they view life, act, curse in the parent line, make sure everyone hears them on their cell phones, speak loud enough for other parents to hear the complaints about the school, which is noone's business, and just the way they represent themselves. I would of kept my child in this school but due to military orders we had to move. The school was great. We were sad to have to leave our first grade teacher.
—Submitted by a parent

East Elementary is one of the best schools in the state. All three of my children have attended this school K-2. The teachers they had were caring. The curriculum was challenging. There was good communication between school/teacher and parent. I would not have wanted my children to go anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent

Not impressed by the things my child does in class. Poor communication between teacher and parents. She is constantly telling me she doesn't like school because she is bored. That shouldn't be happening in Kindergarten in my opinion.
—Submitted by a parent

The atmosphere for learning is inadequate. Supervision on the playground is lacking to a reprehensible degree. Feels more like a prison than a school.
—Submitted by a parent

Most of the staff is friendly. The principal Hilary Bales is very rude and could care less about the students. I volunteered at the school 2 to 3 days a week for over a year and rarely did I see her come out of her office. I have gone to her with concerns before and she blew me off. She acted as if she did not care and I was wasting her time. She has a very bad attitude and seems to be there only for a pay check.
—Submitted by a parent

This school does not impress me in the least. The parent to teacher ratio is horrible. This site is inaccurate in it's 12-1 estimation, it's more like 20 or more to 1. Many children I interact with, including my own, cannot recall actually learning anything new in their classes. I understand the need for review for the first week, but after that learning should start, not further review.
—Submitted by a parent

Notice: The following are MY opinions. We have had bad experiences at this school. So many kids have behavioral problems, the schoolwork seems to be behind. And a few smiles from the teachers & staff would go a long way.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers are very imtelligent and care about the students. The staff is available to support your child with their education when you need them the most. You can actually make arrangements with them to find out more ways to help your child learn better study skills. They also tell you about good programs.
—Submitted by Angela, a parent

I like this school, they have great teachers and keep you up to date weekly by email of all of the test scores and announcements. They have excellent extra curricular programs for kids like the future cheerleading that's hard to find for their age at other schools. The work is very advanced but there are no programs fit to handle kids with learning disabilities or special education students.
—Submitted by Tushana Snypes, a parent

I am soo happy with this school on every level possible. The teachers and principal are soo friendly and already know me, and its not even the end of September. Academics, music, art P.E., seems to be very well balanced and structured. Way to go East Elementary!
—Submitted by JENN ROWE, a parent

This is our 3rd year at East and we could not be happier. We have been blessed with teachers that care and will not let a child fall behind. Parent involvement is very important and our children will go far in life if team work is important. There are more children in the classes something I was concerned about. This is no longer a concern of ours since we stay informed on our children's progress thru email, letters sent home, and of course the work our children bring home.
—Submitted by Linda Dowell, a parent

My kids love school! They have a wonderful music program and the teachers are great. The principal and vice principal get to know the kids and are involved in the community. I am really sad that we are moving next year, if I could have it my way we would stay here!
—Submitted by a parent

This school provides a lot if your child has no academic problems. I have two children who have problems, one with an IEP and one without as to date, and my eldest was takne out of this school and homeschooled becasue his issues were not addressed. My other child is still there and now we are starting to struggle with her. If your child is 'normal' or above average this school is a good school. As for the most part we have had a good relationship with the faculty.
—Submitted by a parent