I love this school. My son went to T-1 there and is now in a gifted progrm. The staff is great. My son was in the science club and just loved it! I really can't think a single negative thing to say.
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Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
I am a parent of 2 Whispering Forest students and have recently (2008) become a substitute teacher for this school as well. I have had the opportunity to see Whispering Forest as both a parent and as a teacher and I simply adore this school all the way around! The principal, teachers and office staff
... Read more are all incredible! I only wish the classes would go all the way to 8th grade (or higher) ~ I just hate to leave them! This school is a smaller school than average, therefore, the children are treated as individuals and not a number. As stated by other posts, Whispering Forest is extremely neat and clean and is located in a nice, safe area of Slidell. Knowing many teachers here, I can personally attest that they really do care about their students... I know the kids are treated with respect and fairness. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
My daughter is in her second year at Whispering Forest. The faculty and staff is top-notch. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to visit their children. There are also many other programs that young children can join. I really love that the school is always clean and organized and student work
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Posted by a parent on 01/16/09
My child attended Whispering Forest in grades K through T-1. We've since relocated, and she attends a different school as a first-grader. Her educational experience at WF was top quality. This school is one of the reasons why St. Tammany schools as a whole are rated and viewed so highly. They truly
... Read more strive for excellence and set the standard for many other schools. I was truly impressed with the caliber of teachers that are employed at WF. Each and every one of them went above and beyond to meet the social, emotional, moral, and educational needs of their students. I would not hesitate to recommend this school to any parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
Lots of parental involvement. The teachers and staff are great. The principal is lovely! I recommend this great school.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/08
I love this school. My son has reading difficulities and has been given the needed accomdations to help him thrive. The scholl invery clean. The parental involvement is great. Mr. Saacks is a cheerful caring principle.
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Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
The best principal I have ever seen at any elementary school. He knows all the student's names and can identify their parents. Great, positive environment for children.
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Posted by a parent on 11/27/07
Great school for a child with difficulties. My son has trouble with reading and speech. He got so much more help here than at his previous school out of state. He has made so much improvement. I know he wouldn't have gotten this kind of compassion and help anywhere else but here. The teachers and staff
... Read more are extremely helpful and always very polite to parents. I would highly recommend this school to any child and especially children with special needs! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/07
As a part of our administrative philosophy, my assistant principal and I are highly visible in the classrooms, in the halls, and other areas of the school. We also take learning walks and do teaching and learning snapshots on a regular basis to be sure the students are involved in the most dynamic learning
... Read more possible. We continue to be reflective in planning programs and providing input to our stakeholders. Our school system has a guaranteed curriculum that addresses the state grade level expectation and organizes our resources to assist teachers with their planning. Our school, along with all of the St. Tammany school, has developed a discipline system using the state Positive Behavior Support model. This proactive model requires input and participation from all parties. Our Treehouse Council (student council) meets regularly with the council s sponsors and the administration to share ideas to enrich the school s physical plant and climate. Parental input is always welcomed and appreciated. Our very best cheerleaders are those who have actively participated in the day to day activities at the school. Anyone with any concerns or questions can pick up the phone and call or call and schedule a meeting. Our school is a very special place, and our children are our gifts. Read less
Posted by a principal on 03/08/07
My child's in 3rd grade. We just moved here this year so I'm not in a position to compare the school pre and post Katrina. After a rocky start with teacher transitioning, things finally smoothed out. We were very disappointed in the substitute teacher that was chosen & the time it took find a replacemennt.
... Read more The school has no student programs in place as far as teaching the children how to handle social conflict such as bullying etc. & I don't feel they have sufficient recess supervision. Also I am not happy with the follow up/advice/help I've received in resolving some of these related issues. I would like to see the school sending home parent notices further in advance & communicating better. I don't see any extracurricular activities here that don't involve academics. All in all, I feel it's a good school but does have room for much needed improvement. Read less
School Profile for Whispering Forest Elementary School
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Programs
Resources
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Student enrollment:
510
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
46
Number of classrooms:
25
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
Music
Music
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
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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Slidell schools — Whispering Forest Elementary School is located at 300 Spiehler Rd, Slidell LA 70458. 300 Spiehler Rd is in the 70458 ZIP code in Slidell, LA The school district for Whispering Forest Elementary School is the St Tammany Parish School District. Whispering Forest Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 3.
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