Westview Elementary School

I think it is fishy that every time someone give a so so review or is critical of leadership that there is another comment to dispute it and "counter balance" the rating. I have no personal opinion of the school but I just find it suspicious.

Superb School, Best in all of Hamilton County! The Literacy program at Westview is extraordinary, they go above and beyond. Bringing in well known authors and tips on how to have your children excel. They also have daily opportunities to have hands on art time. I help once a week in the kindergarten program and help the children in art time. We made spring flowers using their hands, such a cute idea. The children love seeing their artwork outside the class room walls. During the Fall we painted t-shirts and the children got to wear them to school. I love how the children get to show off the artistic work for all to see. We also made ty dye shirts to wear on our field trips. Kids just love art time. Parents love seeing the finished work. The children get to have weekly computer lessons and even a little foreign language lessons. daily outside play foe fitness and P.E. They also have a excellent choir techer. The Library is awesome and the children learn so much from her. These are the kinds of things you only find in high price Private schools but, all this is going on in this wonderful public school. This is a wonderful school with many great things for children to love.
--Submitted by a parent

My husband and I purchased our home in order for our child to be zoned for Westview. Unfortunately, we have been extremely disappointed. This is not a high quality school. They do not offer art as an elective. Art is rarely incorporated into the kindergarten curriculum. (Our child is lucky if she completes one basic art project once a month w/ paper and glue) The children rarely bring home anything. Literacy isn't promoted very much. I haven't seen any literacy extension activities and the children are not read to on a daily basis. The principal thinks that this is fine. Mrs. Williams is not a good listener and isn't very respectful. I have received an attitude from her. I don't understand how someone can be a principal at a school with a lack of interpersonal relation skills. I treat her with respect. Why can't she treat me with respect in return? I would not recommend sending my child here. My child does not even enjoy kindergarten. My daughter was excited to start school and now she dreads going each day. Bullying also goes on at this school in kindergarten!
--Submitted by a parent

Honored to have our two children at Westview Elementary. The teachers are highly educated with a passion for teaching. The children are eager to learn and well mannered in the process. The school has strong a Principal which shows impeccable leadership. I am greatful and proud to have both our children at this wonderful school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a father of a new K student of this school. Yes, the administrative staffs were not nice in terms of entering the school. I found so many parents wanted their children to enroll this school even if they were not living in this school zone. The school staffs were quite strict in tihs aspect. I heard some parents cheated their address to make their children enrolled in this school. Furthermore, there is no apartment in this school zone, which cause the enrollment more difficult. Besides entering this school, the program itself and the quality of teachers are trenmendous. The staffs are also very kind and responsive to the parent of students. Once you know the quality of this school, you cannot but love it. To get more information, visit Hamilton county web-page.
--Submitted by a parent

Due to the job situation, i moved to Chattanooga in 2010, and the most important thing for my family was the school for my children. There are quite good schools on the Lookout and Signal mountain areas. However, if your family do not fit into these areas, this school, westview, is almost the best option for your children. After investigating for 3 months, I chose this school for my children. So far, I am so satisfied with my choice. Thank Westview! Thank Greatschool!
--Submitted by a parent

Best Elementary Scool in East Hamilton County! Our child has attended Westview since 2006. He is in 4th grade now, making the Star Roll every Report card period. We are so pleased with his progress. The teachers are outstanding. The school has lot's of volunteer opportunitys for parents, they welcome parents with open arms. What a great school! Our daughter starts Kindergarten in August 2011, can't wait to start another 6 yrs of Westview!
--Submitted by a parent

I think the comments the people are making should NOT be judged by others, just because their situation does not apply to you. Everyone is entitled to rate the school according to their level of observation and participation. Westview is a good school, my child is happy there and I have no complaints. I think there is some racism which is sad, but it's everywhere. The school is most certainly overcrowded and yes, certain incidents and issues are swept under the rug, I guess that's to make the school more sound. One of the 3rd grade teachers need to restrain from yelling at the kids all the time. On meet the teacher night, there was no interest from the teacher. The attitude was just "doing my job" , which make me stay on top of everything my child does in her classroom. Apison needs another school built too much overflow.
--Submitted by a parent

I moved with my family 1.5 years ago from out of state. I was told we would be in Westview's zone. After moving, I called again and was told Westview. I show up to sign up for his classes and was flatly denied on the basis that I did not own my own property. I was then told that because the school is overcrowded, only some people were "allowed" in. Anyone who lives with family due to economic or personal reasons are forced into other schools. The situation has gotten so bad, that they are now denying apartment dwellers entrance also. It is not a coincidence that Apison has twice the level of poor students. I have to drive past the zoned bus stop to take my son to his a few miles away. Worse yet, there are no plans to stop the overcrowding, if ever, for years.
--Submitted by a parent

Westview Elementary is a wonderful school and the primary reason we made our last move six years ago. We wanted our children zoned for that school and that has been the best decision we could have made. We've gone through all grades there with the first child and are working our way through a second time. Each teacher has been extraordinary and the administration is top notch and very caring. Our children are enrolled in the after school art program which has also exceeded expectations! If you're considering Westview, you're on the right track. No need to spend money on a private education when Westview is available!
--Submitted by a parent