I love it here so far. My son's last school was horrible compared to this one, but I hope that his teacher continues to give the attention that my son needs!
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Posted by a parent on 04/28/09
this is my frist year at the school and i dont find it welcoming, my sons teacher is dose not seem like she wants to be there most of the time. when you enter the hall ways you can feel its a cold place.
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
I agree, the Principal seems ovewhelmed, possibly the school holds too many students. There are too many kids in trailers. But the teachers do a good job with what they have.
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
I am very DISAPPOINTED in the school. There are some good people there, but my experiences are not great. There is no challenge for my child who excels above grade level. There is all too often no attempt to provide more than the basics. I understand that the teachers are under a great deal of paperwork
... Read more with daily lessons that sometimes children below and above are falling through the cracks. Some SLIGHT changes have been seen for those below level, where as those above are not given an opportunity to continue growth for advancement. I was actually told that although my child is advanced, he will not be over the next couple of years.--No kidding--if he starves for learning, not getting it at school, but only at home. Teachers do not provide adequate information on assessments with no one-on-one to evaulate child's progress including written requests for conferences. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/08
The principal of the school forgets things and is gone a lot-many good teachers here though.
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Posted by a parent on 05/09/08
SWE is a very good school. I have had experience with the lower grade teachers and they are wonderful. I would really like to see more play time for the kids. It seems so much emphasis is on academics and test scores, but kids rarely get free time to just be kids. Playing outside is important for social
... Read more and gross motor skills, yet they only average 20 minutes a day. Not to mention when the upper levels are testing, Nobody gets to play outside in the whole building. Teachers seem overworked with paperwork and meetings as well. Overall, however, SWE has been a positive experience for my kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/07
I loved this school when I went there and I miss it so much, if you are picking a school in the district pick Southwest! It's the best school ever and I'm sure your children will learn a lot! Thanks, Former Southwest Student
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Posted by a former student on 09/23/06
My oldest daughter just finished at Southwest Elementary this past school year. She attended there for 2 and a 1/2 years. Our whole family enjoyed going there to visit. The whole staff is wonderful and the teachers are caring. When my oldest daughter started geting off track, tutoring was offered
... Read more to her, and it helped her grades tremendously. We are thinking of moving soon, to a new place, but we are making sure we stay within the district, so our youngest can start Kindergarten this next year at Southwest. I can't wait to go back to Southwest with my next child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/06
I have two children who attend this school and the quality of teaching staff is top notch. At every grade level the teachers and assistants have a caring attitude and want to see all the children achieve their maximum potential. School building is new and in great shape but the school is overcrowded
... Read more and there are many temporary classrooms which are placed outside exposing the children to the elements at times. There is a lack of Leadership at this school as it appears the Principle is out of the building more than she is in it. There is also a lack of special education support especially in the speech related services. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/06
I have had the pleasure of all three of my children attending SWE. I feel that they have recieved the top of the line in education, intreaction and guidance from the teachers and staff there. I am thankful everyday that my chicldren go to a school of such great calibur.
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High Point schools — Southwest Elementary School is located at 4372 Barrow Rd, High Point NC 27265. 4372 Barrow Rd is in the 27265 ZIP code in High Point, NC The school district for Southwest Elementary School is the Guilford County School District. Southwest Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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