Central Avenue Elementary School

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!! My son is in their full day kindergarten program with Mrs. Turco. As a techer myself (in a different district) I have high expectations for my sons education. I expect teachers to follow WA state grade level expectations, I expect my child to be pushed to his potential even if it is above or below expectations, I expect a welcoming atmosphere inside the classroom and school, I expect constant comunication, ect. Mrs. Turco has done above and beyond my expectations! I also love that the school has many community involvement opportunities (game nights, bingo nights, festivals, back to school BBQ, etc Mrs. Turco even did a volunteer training). My child attends this school because it is the home school for his daycare. Our home school for our house is in a different district. We will continue to pay for my son to go to the daycare so that he can attend this school. Our plan was for him to come to my school after kindergarten, but this school has surpassed what my school has to offer! I rated Principal leadership a 4 because I see her involvement and enjoy our monthly newsletter, but haven't had to have one on one contact with her.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in 1st grade and her teacher, Mrs. Klutz is AWESOME! I have seen so much progress in her class room with all the children it's amazing. I have had pleasant experiences with every teacher I have had the pleasure of dealing with. I think the whole staff as a whole is wonderful, Mrs. Knesal is a great principal and I feel like the school really cares about the children. I am involved with the PTA and am in the school often and I highly recommend this school to any parent!
--Submitted by a parent

Central Avenue rocks, they have the best staff and the students are the coolest. The detail of perfection of the entire staff is far and above any parents level of satisfaction. The staff should be proud of the accomplishments and for the fact that the students love their teachers and administrative support staff. Keep on Rockin Central, enjoy your accomplishments. Kim Anderson, fan forever.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of a child who has attended this wonderful school, there is No better school out there! We love the teachers, especially Mr. Byrd. The principle Mrs. Knesal is just the best leader I have seen, ever. I cant imagine the parents who have had any bad experiences there. I would say to them to talk to them if they have had any problems, and the problem would surely be resolved! The staff is proffesional and loving to all children. I have worked in the PTA, so occasionaly I was lucky enough to work side by side with some of them. Im very impressed! For those few who had a bad experience, I ask have you ever taken the time to get involved and actually meet and work with these people? Think about becomming involved, instead of doing nothing and complaining!!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had nothing but great out come all around when it comes to this school. Keep up the good work
--Submitted by a parent

Central Ave. has quite a bit of work to do. There is an overall negative feeling from the front office to some of the paraeducators to some of the teachers. There is a general feeling of 'why bother, these kids are too low anyway, the parents don't care, blah, blah.' There are some teachers, not all, who are uninspired and seem to no longer be there for the love of teaching etc. It's hard as an involved parent to have to deal with these issues. Parents and children are not treated with respect or in a positive manner. I think Central Ave. needs to go visit some other elementary schools and find out how an elementary school should be - they should be there first and foremost for the children providing a POSITIVE learning environment. They just have alot of work to do!
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. My step daughter attends the school and so will my daughter this year. The staff is amazing, they have family nigh at least once a month and the teachers are amazing. The class size I think is pefect not to crowed and really diverse.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent I am both shocked and appaled at the negligence of this school. The teachers are arrogant and decitful, and some are even abusive to children. Take my advice as a carring parent, flee from this horrible school.
--Submitted by a parent