I have had my children at this school for 3 years and this is the first year that I feel the PTA has started really functioning. I am truly saddened by the lack of intrest the principle has in the look of the school and the way the attitude is at the school. It is a safe enviroment. But the teachers
... Read more have to handle alot of the behavoir problems unless you as a parent call multiple times to get the principle involved. I have been happy with the teachers my children have had. I would not recomend this school to my friends. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/20/08
My daughters both attend this school and my oldest is in 4th grade and youngest is 2nd grade. Both have been here since kindergarten, and I can speak highly of all of the teachers they have had at this school. However, I think the principal does a very poor job at handling situations and needs to be
... Read more warmer and appreciative of the parents who help at the school. She is plain rude to parents in my opinion. Maybe the school would have more support if she was a more fun and loving principal to her students and the parents and people would be glad to lend a helping hand. She needs to get involved with the students as I have seen a fill-in principal do in her absence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
Granted there are areas that need improvement, over all there are many things that I like about this school for my child than other schools in general. My child's current teacher is great and I have good communication and direction with how my child is doing, my child is very happy there and that is
... Read more what is most important to me. I see that the principal has a low rating and I am not surprised about that, but hopefully she reads this and motivates herself to improve. I like the environment around the school and it seems that most kids come from a genuine house hold like ours. I like that. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/31/08
My son just finished up his kinder year at Witter Ranch. It was a wonderful experience for my son and for my husband and me as parents. His teacher was familiar with the state standards and kept the class on pace. The class went on five field trips and had various extra activities in class that enhanced
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/08
First and foremost, the principal has no personality and does not allow the children to celebrate any holidays in school. She sends these automated messages on your home phone saying if your child dresses in costume, they'll be sent to the office, sent home, do not send candy to school & no parties.
... Read more Secondly, while I've had 3 great teachers for my daughter, she has struggled in math and reading and I have yet to get her any real help other than regular class time. I've had to pay a teacher to tutor my daughter just so she didn't have to be held back. The lack of extra-curricular activities is unacceptable and if the principal was not so cold and unapproachable, I think the school would get a lot more parent involvement. I have been to other schools where the parent participation is enormous. The test scores are also unacceptable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/10/08
My son's K teacher was great. She loved the kids and they loved her. Any additional programs only seem to be the ones mandated by the state. It's a school. Not good, not bad, just middle of the road.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/07
Only 30% of 5th graders are proficient in English Language Arts, and 40% proficient in Math is not acceptable. These same kids are going to be promoted to Middle School next year. It is freightning that half the kids that are graduating are not proficient in either English or Math.
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/07
My daughter is just starting 4th grade at Witter Ranch. Her 3rd grade teacher was fantastic!!! The teachers work as a team to ensure that the needs of students are being met. The 3rd grade teachers in particular worked to incorporate new ideas and programs with the students. So far 4th grade has
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/07
My daughter was there since first grade.Until there was Ok.But we have hard time at third grade.The school does not offer any extra curricular activities and the principal does not care about it.The education is poor.I had to take care most alone at home.Only a few parents are involved wich make it
... Read more even worse.A lot of work needs to be done. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/20/07
Communication is very poor between kids and teachers, parents and teachers. The school pays no attention and do very little to kids misbehavior. My child complains everyday. Do not recommend!
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Sacramento schools — Witter Ranch Elementary School is located at 3790 Poppy Hill Way, Sacramento CA 95834. 3790 Poppy Hill Way is in the Gateway West neighborhood and 95834 ZIP code in Sacramento, CA The school district for Witter Ranch Elementary School is the Natomas Unified School District. Witter Ranch Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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