The new head of school is amazing. He has made really positive and wounderfull changes that make our child's education a wounderfull experience. He has only been the head for 1 year, but the changes have been swift and positive. He has now 2 teachers per classroom. The new teachers are great.
... Read more They now have a bus for field trips and sports program. A new updated theater, music, and spanish program. Very pleased .... Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
I just read the adorable review from a current 8th grader just below my review. I think he/she sounds just like me at their age! The principal is a powerhouse! The school is truly a gem. The kids are the proof. I looked at all of the Westside privates and the Publics (we're in Coeur d'alene district)
... Read more and I was struck by how balanced and 'normal' this school is. Great art program, sciences, sports. And the new principal listens and cares. He's real hands on. We've been going for two years, the first year we slogged through with an uninspiring principal and now with the new guy and it's brilliant. I wish there were trees on the back property but.. hey, can't have everything. WNS is a must tour when you start looking at schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
I feel like WNS is a...nice school. I like my teachers (well, most of them) and I feel like I'm in a safe community that cares about us as people, not just as students. But, I think they care a little too much. It seems like they're trying to control our lives outside of school. But I'm guessing
... Read more parents like the fact that middle schoolers aren't allowed to have any social network stuff like facebook. As a current 8th grader, I would have to say that I'll be sad to leave my class, but glad to leave some of the policies behind. But i have to admit, the staff prepared my class for high school very well and supported us through the whole process. But it really depends on the kid. If you have a goody--good kid, send them to WNS. If you have a troublemaker...not so good. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/09/09
The new head of school is exactly what WNS needed. He has made significant enhancements to the academic program, facilities, and faculty. Parents, students, and faculty are thrilled with the changes. Tuition is also a bargain compared to other private schools. WNS is the best kept secret on the Westside.
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Posted by a other on 01/14/09
We've been at WNS 4 years, and we love it! Although WNS may not be as well known as some westside schools, I believe they are delivering an equally excellent education to my children (grades K and 3). Small class sizes, dedicated co-teachers per class, and a differentiated curriculum make for a great
... Read more academic program. WNS graduates go to some of the best high schools in LA. This school offers more than just academic excellence though. The value of diversity is obvious to anyone who visits WNS. When you visit, you will see for yourself how polite and self-confident the kids are, and you feel the spirit of community that pervades the school. The new head of school is terrific. He's already implemented new programs that have energized and excited the whole school. Can't wait to see how WNS continues to evolve, and I can't imagine sending my kids anywhere else! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
WNS is simply amazing, it's our 4th year and has been a great fit for us, gave us everything we were looking for. It's a unique blend of excellence, warmth and diversity. The campus is casual and friendly, the walls are filled with art projects. The teachers are excellent, committed and responsive,
... Read more lots of individual attention, they really know your child. It has a very inclusive social environment and very welcoming to parents. Parent involvement is high since most are thankful their kids attend the school. We are thrilled, our daughter is happy, well educated, emotionally and physically safe, we definitely made the right choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/09
WNS is a very good school. It does has some rule limitations and ACE is lacking for older kids. I really like the community aspect of this school and the k2-8 partners, but I think that middle school should have different rules than younger kids. The teachers are all teaching in a good way and making
... Read more classes engaging. The only problem is the tuition because it is pretty high. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/07/09
I've been a parent for almost seven years now, and I've seen this school start from a really good place, and evolve into a great one. When we started, the school was under the flight path of LAX; you certainly wouldn't be dazzled by the facility. But there was a great academic heart beating there. Now,
... Read more in a new location, the heart is still there, but the surroundings are so much better. With a new head of school this year, there's a new direction and energy. We have been really happy with WNS, especially now that we are in the Middle School program; when you have two kids, your commitment is essentially doubled. We're grateful we don't have to make a new school decision until high school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/26/08
I currently work there and cannot tell you how nice it is to have a leader who we actually feel cares about the faculty and staff. The change of leadership is felt throughout the whole school. I have been here for many years and am glad to see the changes.
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Posted by a teacher on 12/01/08
Our son is in 8th grade and has been at WNS since pre-K. Although there were times when we felt that the middle school teachers should've coordinated their homework assignments and test/quizzes so everything doesn't happen all at once, our son has thrived at WNS and we have never regretted his being
... Read more there. When we thought our son consistently had an unreasonable amount of homework, the Assistant Head of School and two of his middle school teachers organized a meeting with us and our son, and we worked out what the problem really was (our son's lack of focus and organization, and his misunderstanding of what was expected of him in one of the classes). It was a highly productive meeting, and our son felt good about it. Of course, everyone's experience at WNS will be different, but we love it. Read less
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