Loyal Heights Elementary School

Very strong parent involvement & great teachers. My child is so excited to go to school each day and she is learning so much. She scored very high on the new district MAP test. She is definitely learning alot.
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Don't sent your child here if they are an advanced learner. You will be very frustrated. I don't believe they acknowledge these kids or have programs to support them. Their ALO program is a joke.
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You couldn't ask for a better group of teachers. I believe all over Seattle Teachers who are looking for a new home are all trying to land at Loyal Heights. And thats due to the awesome kids and terrific parent support. Inew when my wife and I walked thru the school for the very first time my gut feeling told me this is the school. It's vibe that just carrys thru the hallways. Try it you will feel it to!
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This school has great parental involvement
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Fantastic parent and PTA involvement, wonderful teachers, very organized and neat school. This school has a very good anti-bully policy and has excellent after-school programs (music, drama, etc.) and Spanish and PE. Great school!
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It perpelexes me how a school that has such successful fundraising has no art teacher. No art teacher, just parent volunteers who come in only once per month. No art room, the kids do art at their desks which is restrictive. This school is way too focused on one size fits all academics & needs to be much more holistic in its enrichment programs. In comparison other schools in the area have art, music, drama, spanish etc. and great WASL scores.
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Strong school. Don't let the older building fool you! Great auction that funds non-core (e.g. music) instruction. Very good WASL scores.
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Fantastic, very, very strong school. My child tests as an advanced learner, yet we chose to stay at this school. The teachers do a great job of challenging advanced learners within the classroom in the ALO program.
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Fantastic, very, very strong school. My child tests as an advanced learner, yet we chose to stay at this school. The teachers do a great job of challenging advanced learners within the classroom in the ALO program.
--Submitted by a parent

Parent involvement and community feel are beyond compare at this warm, neighborhood school. Be wary, however, of the school's mantra that they challenge every child with differentiated learning techniques. While our experience has been that the desire is pure, challenge has not been reality for our children. The fact that the school is philosophically opposed to any sort of 'pull out' program for advanced learners limits the ability to challenge some kids. The teachers are wonderful, but there is only so much that can be done with 28 kids in class, normal behavior and learning challenges mixed in, etc. However, for a child who needs a school that will provide exceptional tutoring and nurturing to 'reach' grade level, we can't imagine a better spot. Plus, events such as jogathon, auction and artists in residence really set this wonderful community apart from other elementary schools. Just ask questions re: advanced learning.
--Submitted by a parent