I have 3 school age children and specifically moved to Greenwood because that's the school I wanted my kids in. We have been thru 4 of the 5 schools in this district and haven't been disappointed yet. I especially like that we can track homework and grades now online and be aware as school is ongoing.
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Posted by a parent on 10/30/07
I have a child who attends Westwood. All the staff are very nice and have been nothing but great with my children.
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/07
My child has had some challenges in school and has had many people there to help her. I couldn't ask for a better group of people to teach my child. Very caring teachers and a great school overall.
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/07
I have been aware of the school and staff for four years. It seems like the staff are good for the most part. The principal is way too rigid and uncaring. Thank goodness for good counselors in this school and caring teachers - they make this school what it is! The class size is an issue. Too many
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/07
One of my children requires special needs services, yet not in all areas. This school has brought my child from being significantly delayed to being on target. The other child is a discipline problem and placed with the perfect teacher. The school has allowed me to provide constant input regarding my
... Read more children's needs, and responded accordingly. In fact, we moved to Greenwood because of the schools, and their ability to meet the needs of my children. True, there have been times I was not happy with something, but was able to address it and have it changed or altered accordingly. There are a couple of teachers I will not allow my children to have - but there is no school (public or private) that has all 'perfect' teachers. We are very pleased with Greenwood schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/07
We decided to remove our 1st grade daughter from the school in Sept. There were 26 children in her class and they were trying to make room for more. I was at the school every day helping out and was amazed in the harsh ways that I heard teachers speek to children heard them like cattle. The principal
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Posted by a parent on 01/10/07
the teacher student ratio posted is incorrect. my son had 25 students in his class...my daughter started this year and i am not sure yet how many are in her class. the teachers at this school are great and do as much for parents/students as they are ALOUD to do. it is their job. but their are to many
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/06
I have had 2 children at Westwood and both have excelled academically, my 2nd child is special needs and I have received the utmost support and cooperation from the teachers and administration. They took what could have turned out to be a really rough school year for my 2nd child and turned him in to
... Read more an honor roll student who cant wait to get back to school! I have nothing but good things to say about Westwood! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/06
I beleive that westwood is one of the best schools that my children have attended. My children have moved many times due to job relocation, but when we moved back to this area i asked them what school they would choose and it was greenwood schools. I had no problem with this, knowing that there academic
... Read more level was so high. I knew my children would be taken care of and never have to worry about not excelling in all they do. They have an excellent teaching staff. My children are at the top of their class due to great teachers. It is never a fight to get my kids to school. They love the school and the teachers! i would recommend this school to anyone. Westwood and its staff are doing a great job! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/05
My daughter excelled in academics at Westwood, however she came home thankful to be away from school and the teachers. She was often afraid to return. The staff used harsh tones and actions when speaking to the children. I visited with Dr.Lemon on many occasions, she always informed me she knew everything
... Read more that happened in her school. My daughter is still upset by the way two of her classmates were punished by [a teacher]. Read less
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Greenwood schools — Westwood Primary School is located at 300 Westwood Ave, Greenwood AR 72936. 300 Westwood Ave is in the 72936 ZIP code in Greenwood, AR The school district for Westwood Primary School is the Greenwood School District. Westwood Primary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 2.
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