My son is presently attending this school. He is going to the 4th grade. We have seen tremendous improvement and growth since he started attending last year. He has acomplished high CST scores and we are very proud parents. Of course this is due to the excellent staff of teachers. We are looking forward
... Read more to even a more successful year in 2010. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/09
My son's went to this school. Now my daughter is attending this school. She previously was at Julius Corsini but we moved out of the district, so now she is attending her first year (2nd grade). I was so surprised to see my son (who has already graduated HS) his 5th grade teacher (Mr. Long) is now
... Read more the principal. He is awesome!! He really does care about the children. He goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is even being a crossing guard after school is out. I am impressed also with my daughter second grade teacher (Ms. McClain). So far I feel this school is so much better then Corsini. I hope that somehow, someone will care about the education needs of our children in DHS. I don't understand why our children have such below standard test scores, less resources then other schools in California? Let change this!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/25/08
I have had students at Wenzlaff for four years, ranging from K through 5th. The school is running several programs that have made it exciting for children to learn and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. Family Reading and Family Math Nights are held for the whole family to participate in
... Read more super fun educational activities in a relaxed environment where parents can interact with the school staff. We all love them! After school intervention is provided for students who are not meeting state standards, and the school has a goal to help each student progress no matter what their level is. The site is home of several community programs after school such as dance and ESL. This principal really goes way beyond his call of duty to ensure that every possible resource is provided for your child's success. Imagine what we could accomplish with parent participation. Wow!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/07
I have two kid's going to Edward L. Wenzlaff Elementary since they were 5 years old. I like that they teach 'character counts' this show the kids how to relate with other people in a positive way. I wish this school had more after school programs. Like math,reading,drama,and music.I think this would
... Read more help our kid's improve on there star testing.Or maybe have a once a week parent night to help our kids with there reading and math. Also they need more then one speech therapy teacher. Because once a week speech therapy for the kids that need it is not helping them at all. I hope this helps decide what school needs the help the most in Desert Hot Spring CA Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/06
My grandson goes to this school. Overall I believe the teachers really do care about the students, although, my grandson is only in the second grade, the teachers he had were great. I am pleased that they are given extra help in reviewing what they need to know for the upcoming standard test. Hopefully
... Read more the parents are letting their children participate in these reviews as it, I believe, benefits the students and also the school. Hopefully with these reviews the school rating will rise. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/05
I would like to respond to the previous comment. The school does not allow bullying, if it occurs please report it; action will be taken. My son had a problem with a bully; it was handled so well by the school that his former bully is now one of his best friends. The children are required to go to the
... Read more playgrounds; there is supervision. I see smiling children chasing each other playing tag. The school is in a very windy area; trash blows onto the grounds. The friendly janitorial staff does their best to keep the campus clean. This is a locked campus; any adult entering the campus must be cleared through the office. I am one of the many parent and community volunteers at the campus; volunteers are always under the direct supervision of the staff. This is a warm and friendly school that is supported by its community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/16/04
This is a rough school. Students must contend with bullying. Students are not required to be on the playground in the morning before school starts and are wandering around the campus unsupervised. They are chasing each other and playing in restrooms. There is trash everywhere and papers taped on buildings
... Read more (looks trashy). Adults are on campus before, during and after school without ID badges. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/03
Even though Wenzlaff Elementary has a low API rating - the principal makes up for it. My daughter has attended 4 years, did not like school (she struggles), but she has always loved the principal. He has always listened and shown positive action to my daughter and myself. This year 02-03 she loves her
... Read more teacher and enjoys going to school now. We need to get back to the basics and quit worrying about standardized testing. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/15/03
Although the test scores for this school are not up to standard, this school provides a safe and supportive environment in which students can grow and become valuable citizens in their community. I have found through personal experience that this school is a great place for students to learn responsibility,
... Read more trustworthiness, caring, citizenship, respect, and honesty. Read less
School Profile for Edward Wenzlaff Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
751
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
66
Number of classrooms:
40
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Desert Hot Springs schools — Edward Wenzlaff Elementary School is located at 11625 West Dr, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240. 11625 West Dr is in the 92240 ZIP code in Desert Hot Springs, CA The school district for Edward Wenzlaff Elementary School is the Palm Springs Unified School District. Edward Wenzlaff Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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