Clyde Hill Elementary School

Not happy with the school. PTSA is very active but I don't know what kind of goal they have in mind. Appe\arently school's test scores are suffering. Not that many after school program alternatives other than Chess and Spanish. My child tried both and found Spanish class at school very boring. You always pushed to donate money without asking for a return - -no improvement in the school quality. Student to teacher ratios of 1-to- 29 for kindergarten through 5th grade is not helping at all. My child's teacher is ALWAYS busy with some more important things in her agenda than making it a pleasant experience for the kids. She doesn't send any weekly emails etc. We heard from her only once since the school started when it was the time for the annual parent-teacher conferences. So we have no idea about the curriciulum or what my child does at school. If we didn't have the tutor, my child wouldn't have that much academic improvement. I am working on arranging another alternative for next year than sending my child to Clyde Hill next year.
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We moved to Clyde Hill because of the school rating which was high couple years ago and is suffering right now. Quality of the education is incredible low. Approx. 27 kids in each class with only one teacher. I am sure even the low income areas have better ratios than this. I feel like I waisted couple years of my kid. Some teachers and school staff are snobby and have no interest in making it a better place for the kids. I have got the impression that they just want to get paid and not worry about the rest. Every year I made great contribtuions either by volunteering in the class at least once or twice a week and making cash donations. Even with that I don't see any improvement. According to schooldigger.com the test scoes suffer as well :(
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We moved from california last year and i feel made a mistake sending my 3rd grader then, to this school.The schools ratings have also dropped considerably.The neighbouring Enatai is better.
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My 1st grader is doing grate though we have some issues with everyday homework. he likes to be a leader and face academic challenges. my kindergardener is struggling to go to school, perform well and actually enjoy it. he hates it. i don't think rigorous academics are appropriate for every kid. it is even harder for yanger ones. i guess it depends on what kind of child you have.
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Amazing school! Caring, skilled and well-educated staff, extremely involved parents and strong leadership. CHE deserves its perfect 10 score!
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Clyde Hill has amazing students, parents, and staff.
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The partnership between teachers/staff and parents is excellent. The partnership works hard to address the needs of all children, academically and socially.
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I have had two daughters at Clyde Hill 2008-2009 and both love their school and their teachers. The PTSA is very active and there is several after school activities to choose from (Art, Science, Jum rope, Chess...) I would love to have even more activities, especially on the short Wednesdays, but as it is, Clyde Hill already has a lot to provide. Academically, the teachers our girls have had have been doing a great job, and they are very interested in the children as individuals. I would warmly recommend this school.
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Hopefully the new principal have a positive impact. The second grade teachers are wonderful and work as a wonderful team. The first grade teachers do not. If your child is bright or not 'in the box,' be ready to advocate for your child. Do not be patient with the 'system' as we were. We wasted an entire year. I would not recommend first grade at this school. Teachers who are not nuturing should not be teaching first grade.
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I have had two children attend Clyde Hill and found the sense of community and help to be fantastic. There is a Tech Team and Service Team along with Choir, Chess, School Play & Jump Rope Club for kids to get involved in. The older kids are matched with the younger ones to do one on one reading. All classrooms are equipped w/smart boards and the teachers are vested in creating a fun and challenging learning environment. Although it is in a more affluent area of town it is a very diverse group of students and needs which the school does a great job managing.
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