New principal doesn't seem to be in touch with his students. Has an additude that he is above everyone else. Doesn't have a win-win additude. Staff not properly trained on dealing with specific disabilities, even when they know in advance about them.
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
i am also a student attending this school. i am currently going to irene as a 6th grade. i have been going to this school since it opened in 2002. i was a kindergartener. i would say that my academics over the past years have been excellent. i have been getting straight A's since 4th grade. i have come
... Read more to favor my 5th grade teacher and so have all my friends. now during my 6th grade year, my parents have come to dislike both my 6th grade teachers because of the unfair grades i have received. i have just received my awards on october 30th. as for the school's staff, they are most kind and caring. except for some of the staff members who are just way too unfair. my brother and i, who by the way is a 1st grader, both love this school. only positives i have to say. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/08/08
I have no children at this school; however, I am a teacher at West. I must say that I have to agree with a lot of the negative posts about this school. West does have about a handful of good, caring, competent teachers. My hope is that the new principal, Dr. Powers, will make changes for the better...
... Read more Starting with the start and dismissal times. The school's times are just not condusive to productive student learning. Further, the office staff is without a doubt not approachable and at times flat out rude. I love teaching kids, but feel my dedication to this wonderful profession may be appreciated elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/02/08
i would like to make an objective comment about the school overall. MOST of the staff seem to genuinely care and want what is best for every child. there are some teachers who should not be teaching ever. the new principal appears to care for the well being of students and teachers, still too early
... Read more to really tell. the vice principal is questionable? she appears to care for the school/kids and then at times appears that it's an inconvenience. the office staff are not approachable. parents are split 50/50. you have parents who care for the school and their child's education and you have the other half who are sending them for free baby sitting. the kids reflect their parents, some are great and some behave like they could care less. it's not a school i am happy about and not sure if staying at this school will benefit my family. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/08/08
I go to Irene B. West. The school has been a great sschool. we have established high achievments and i have academicly improved. I have made many friends here and have been on Honor since 3rd grade. Many people dislike this school but i have to disagree. They think that the teachers are bad but the must
... Read more not have met the ones I have. I have been at this school since it was first opened in 1st grade. I am now in 5th grade going on 6th. I am going tomiss this school when i go to middle school. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/21/07
My daughters now in 1st and 3rd have attended private school prior to this. There are pro's and con's to both schools when comparing. I don't know what my child is learning and I can't review things with them. When report cards or progress reports come out and she isn't doing well how am I suppose to
... Read more help her improve? If the kids are failing isn't the teacher failing in teaching? Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/18/07
My three children have gone to Irene B West since it opened and one has since gone on to middle school.My kids love the school and have not had any problems.The teachers I have had contact with have been caring and competent.Any issues I may have had have been resolved quickly and appropriately by communicating
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Posted by a parent on 04/03/07
My husband, child and myself hate this school. The instructors were a main concern when it came to a good safe place to learn. I'd recommend finding another school or home school your child.
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/07
My Four children attend Irene B. West Elementary ranging from grades Kindergarten to sixth grade. Our eldest child has attended West since the 2nd grade when the school first opened. In it's first two years the school has had it's share of issues not unlike any other school starting to establish itself.
... Read more Since then, we've greatly improved in administrative leadership and parent involvement through PTA sponsored events like movie & pizza night to parents who work as yard supervisors. We've had wonderful caring teachers who challenged and encouraged our children academically and personally. Our three oldest children have always done well in school - A's & B's and have always made honor roll. Over all, I believe West to be a great school with teachers and staff who are interested in our children's education and in continually making the school a better place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/06
Most of the parents in my children's classes involve with school activities. Academic programs in the school are above average.
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Elk Grove schools — Irene B West Elementary School is located at 8625 Serio Way, Elk Grove CA 95758. 8625 Serio Way is in the 95758 ZIP code in Elk Grove, CA The school district for Irene B West Elementary School is the Elk Grove Unified School District. Irene B West Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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