waddell elm. has been a great school and they have a wonderful staff
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
A year ago, before we moved to Columbus, I checked out all of the elementary schools in Muscogee, and Waddell was rated as one of the best schools. I am so surprised to experience all that I have this school year! My children has had the worst year that they've ever had in any of the schools that they've
... Read more attended. The teachers are close and very friendly.....amongst each other. It's bad enough that children have to defend themselves from the other kids, but their own teachers? Seriously? One of my children is being punished from events within their grade because their teacher don't care too much for them. I have called and talked with the teachers, I have had meetings with them, and I don't know what else to do before I have to go over the school, and straight to the board of directors. I am very dissatisfied! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
This is our first year at Waddell and well we are not very happy. I feel the whole staff needs to start acting Professional. We need more positive comments coming out of their mouths instead of negitive. Our children look up to them. Also not allowing the children to wash their hands with soap is very
... Read more unsanitizing to me. Hand sanitizer was made for when you could not get to soap and water. (People, please) I could go on and on. Teacher and Staff, please remember you are moulding our children for their future. Make it a positive one. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
My kids have always gone to this school and my oldest is now in 5th grade. I have had so many problems with the staff and no solutions. The principal does not like to handle any of the problems you bring to her attention.
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
Our family had to endure Waddell for over five years and every year presented new challenges. Teacher-Parent communication was at an all time nothing, my children were not properly tested, they were bored much of the time, no interaction from leadership. Children are hearded everywhere and sit most of
... Read more the day with little or no time to use creativity or team work with other students. Practically no art or music programs. Recess is limited to 20 min if teachers like the weather, the gym if they don't, or nothing if a teacher doesn't want to hear the noise. PTA meetings are a joke with no voting process and unnecessary spending. Excessive fundraising. If you want your kid to be in a silent heard and exist as a number, Waddell is the school for your kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/08
This is the second year my daughter is attending Waddell. Overall, I think the school is great, but it also depends on what teacher you get. Last year my daughter's teacher was not an A+. However, this year she has a wonderful teacher who cares about her students and my daughter is bringing home straight
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Posted by a parent on 03/01/06
My child attended this school since July of 2005. It started off okay but I was somewhat disappointed because it was difficult to communicate with the teacher. There are no parent-teacher conferences offered unless you take off work. I hardly saw the principal and didn't she her interacting much with
... Read more the children. In my child's class, she was having difficulties in reading. The teacher was not very helpful in quickly suggested my child may have a learning disability and suggested testing. Needless to say, I continued to being disappointed with the lack of compassion from the Teacher and Principal and the lack of enthusiasm. When I attended a couple PTA meetings, the gym would be packed but the meetings only lasted for 15-20 then they were over. Just no zest at the school and definitely some issues with parent-teacher communications. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/06
My child has now attended 1.5 years and is doing pretty well. Safety is my biggest concern.
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Posted by a parent on 11/02/05
When the kindergarteners enter the school they are told to sit on the floor in the hall with their 'backs against the wall' and are warned not to talk. In the the lunchroom, the chairs are too big for the kindergarteners to rich the tables, yet if they try to sit up a little higher they get in trouble.
... Read more They make the children sit way too long,they have very little free play in the classroom-a neccessity for 5-year olds, and they use worksheets instead of encouraging creativity. If you want your child to be constantly told to sit down and be quiet, and be humiliated as they are herded around the school like cattle, you might enjoy waddell. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/05
My child first attended Waddell when he was in the first grade and is now approaching 5th grade. My child has been blessed with good teachers that care about his education and has worked in a partnership with me to ensure that he gets what he needs. I have very high expectations and I have not been
... Read more disappointed. It will be untrue if I say I have not had any bumps in the road. Though there has been a challenge here and there, there has been a lot more good than bad. When my son leaves Waddell, I will have a daughter coming through. Read less
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Columbus schools — Waddell Elementary School is located at 6101 Miller Rd, Columbus GA 31907. 6101 Miller Rd is in the 31907 ZIP code in Columbus, GA The school district for Waddell Elementary School is the Muscogee County School District. Waddell Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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