Voyager Elementary School

I've been very pleased with the teachers at Voyager over the years. Unfortunately, due to cutbacks, they have too many students in a classroom and no teachers aides (excluding special ed aides) to help out. Parents are very involved at the school and are constantly helping out in the classrooms. On the downside, the principal who came in a few years ago is less than wonderful. She tends to sweep things under the rug and act like there isn't a problem, even when student safety is at stake. Children's safety shouldn't be ignored just to save face at the school. Her lack of leadership puts even more stress on teachers who are already overburdened.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids have the best teachers! Thanks Mr. Robuck and Mrs. Walters & Mrs.Hansen!
--Submitted by a parent

Voyager is, overall, a good school. However, it is overcrowded and has a lax policy of accepting students from other schools - thus necessitating the need for portable classrooms. The teachers and staff are very good. The supervision of the students when they are not being watched (example: recess, lunchtime, etc) is not good. There is not enough staff to monitor the students during recess (a ratio of approximately 300 students to 3 adults). There is a lot of parent involvement at this school - both with classroom help and organizing events during the school year. The school and grounds are clean, cheerful and organized. Many of the staff have been at Voyager since it was first opened.
--Submitted by a parent

have been very happy with all levels in this school. Curriculum as well as staff involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two grandchildren enrolled in fifth grade here at Voyager and I'm extremely impressed with the cirriculum, individual time spent with each child and the writing that comes from these children through this school. The instructors provoke thought in these children and give them and overall feeling of the importance of their individual thought and word put to paper. My grandchildren have enjoyed and looked forward to each school day at Voyager and have missed very few days since enrolling. I must say Mr. Robuck has been a particular joy this year. His energy, wit and compassion for 'his kids' knows no bounds. I Lastly I must say that the open arms attitude of this school to all family members including grandparents is a breath of fresh air. I enjoy participating in all the school activities with my grandkids and it makes them feel good to know we're there too!
--Submitted by Gigi, a parent

Voyager has an incredible reputation and it is well deserved. There is a wonderful wealth of programs and the teachers are some of the most experienced in the area. Above all, the parent volunteer rate is so high that a lot of extra activities are always open to the students. The only downside is the lack of diversity to the area in general and thus lack of exposure to other cultures and ethnicities.
--Submitted by a parent

I have to say that my experience with this school was outstanding. Our child has graduated, we have moved out of state and are now experiencing other schools of a similar level. In almost all catagories the school was a wounderful experience. The teachers ( 4 of 5 ) were caring, skilled, warm and kind to our child. At all times we felt that our child was in the best of hands. The administration should also be given high marks for the structure, discipline and leadership demonstrated. At times the parent organization could be a bit exclusive, but again, it must be given high marks for its contributions and time spent. All in all a wounderful experience, still looked fondly upon four years after leaving Gig Harbor.
--Submitted by a parent

This school works really hard to maintain their educational platform. The teachers work hard with the students to maintain test score levels and there is plenty of opportunity for parents to get involved. Their sports program is okay.
--Submitted by a former student

The education level at Voyager is fantastic. My son had music art and IT on a weekly basis. The school had a pull out program for the smarter children, and had a lot of TA's for children with Mild learning difficulties. There is a high level of parental involvement. The children are well prepared for the transition to Middle school.
--Submitted by a parent

Voyager is great! The teachers do a good job of communicating a student's progress to the parents. The office staff is responsive to concerns and questions. The building and grounds are kept clean and safe. However, the lunch line is way too long and is held in a small, crowded hallway. By the time the students get their lunch, they only have ten minutes to eat it. Also, I wish the Peninsula School District would adopt a uniform policy for all students.
--Submitted by a parent