Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School

Barrett is so much more than a school to these children. They are very giving and caring. From providing free winter coats to shoes to furniture for the house of needy students. And they are getting a top notch education as well.
--Submitted by a parent

Top worst. School has very low expectations for the students. Teachers are constantly being moved around. Low standards. Not making Adaquate Yearly Progress. The list goes on...
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended KWB for 3 years. He is a special ed student and most of the time it was a horrible experience for him. He was not learning and they were not teaching. The principle was hostile and not easy to deal with. He has now been in a Fairfax co. school for 3 years and and is reading near grade level. The move cost us financially but the experience has been priceless for Jacob. I am sorry we waited as long as we did to get him out of KWB. I would not recommend this scool to anyone with a special needs child.
--Submitted by a parent

Our experiences at KWB are excellent. We have two children attending. The third grader has one of the most enthusiastic and caring teachers I've seen. The other student's Kindergarten teacher means business and keeps consistent contacts with the parents. The office staff is helpful. The school also has lots of events and happenings during and after school. It's been a nice school!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has no communication skills. Some teachers lie about the assinments and most of all do no help your child. My child is scard do to the teacher yelling in many ways. I am suprized at this school of how there communication skill are so low and they are all so rude.
--Submitted by a parent

This school leaves a lot to be desired. I transfered my child from this school 2 years ago, and it was the best decision my husband and I made for our child. Since leaving KWB, our child has gone from reading below grade level, and hating school, to being at the top of the class, and acheiving perfect attendance 2 years running. The principal is not easy to deal with. As long as you don't raise any questions about things in the classroom or at the school, you are fine, but the minute you shed any kind of light on any issues, you will definately have a problem with her for the remainder of the school year.
--Submitted by a parent

My child is in 4th grade. I have nothing but great things to say about this school. The communication is wonderful. I am a very active parent with my child and whenever I have a concern or question, the teacher, staff or principle is always there to respond in a very quick manner. My child has been at this school since kindergarden and I have not had anything except a very positive experience. I love this school and am excited that my youngest child will be attending in 2010. The staff really care about the students that attend here and their parents. We are very blessed to have such a wonderful school for our children.
--Submitted by a parent

i am so pleased with the one on one attention staff as with their students. my children's teachers are very available to me and any questions and concerns that i may have. i truly believe this school puts the children first and because of this have noticed a significant improvement in both of my chilren's academics!
--Submitted by a parent

I ahve nothing but good things to say about KW Barrett, my son was an original White Tiger and I too was apprehensive at first after having a bad experience at another school. I can honestly say that 2 of my children have attended Barrett and moved up to middle and high school with great success, my middle school son is also in accelerated math due to (I believe!) awesome teaching staff that was willing to go the extra mile, Kudos to the old NEW kid on the block! The principal/vice principal are great as well and really make things a family affair at the school. There are many teachers my boy's had so it is too hard to remember them all but I will say they were fantastic, every one of them. Keep up the good work.
--Submitted by a parent

i am a parent of a very succesfull girl i am very satisfied
--Submitted by a parent