This school has gone downhill in the past few years. Electives have been cut down and there is very little choice now. It is a shame because we have gone through a lot of trouble to get our child to this school every day. We have had great experiences with the teachers and it is a shame to hear them
... Read more feel so frustrated with the lack of support they receive from administration. There is a lack of proper discipline for disruptive students and teachers bear the burden. I do not know how the last commenter could compliment the current principal. I have seen, nor heard anything impressive about her. Inept would be a more qualifying word. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/18/09
I have been involved in the Underwood community for almost 10 years, and it has always been a special place. There have been changes in the past couple years that have taken it to the next level. The staff is very strong and truly dedicated to the children. The new principal is amazing...she is an effective
... Read more leader and very visible at the school. The Assistant Principal has been at Underwood in various positions, and she is clearly invested in the success of the students and staff. PBS (Positive Behavior Support) is in place at Underwood, and lends to a warm, happy, and orderly environment. It's amazing to see children from all backgrounds learning together in a safe school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
great school...electives excellent...discipline is still trying to keep up with some tough kids, need maybe better guidance piece. kids happy there..would be nice if they had clubs in spring after school...
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Posted by a parent on 12/05/06
I have two children who attend this school and I can't say just how happy we are with it. We use to attend another, non-magnet school, before transferring into Underwood. My husband and I toured it and we were so impressed that we started the transfer process immediately. The teachers don't stop challenging
... Read more my children once they meet the county's standards. They encourage them to push on and better themselves as far as possible; it follows their philosophy of every child has a gift or talent. Ms. Kearney even made an impromptu meeting during a teachers lunch for us. We are now out of the busing district and I drive them 20 minutes to Underwood, and I don't mind because I know it is worth it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/06
The academic programs are good. We have been blessed with 2 excellent teachers during our time at Underwood. The electives were a big selling point for us. It's amazing how the curriculum is integrated with them. I've found the office and cafeteria staff to be kind and helpful. I agree with the
... Read more prior observation of the principal-adequate administrator, but lacking the personal touch with parents (probably just a personality thing). Parent involvement is greatly encouraged and needed. Based on my experience with my child's 2 teacher, EOG scores should increase soon. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/05
My daughter has been at this school since kindergarten and we've stuck with it through the trailers and finally the remodel of the school. I am very happy with the teachers she's had and she loves the electives. I wish we had more parent involvement, it seems to be the same parents that volunteer over
... Read more and over. I think the principal is an excellent judge of what makes a quality teacher, but she could improve on her parent relations. The teachers in general need to make a better effort to comunicate with parents about assignments(maybe thru the website) and they need to put more focus on their English program. Overall, a very good school. I'm a Realtor, so I'm very knowledgable about the local schools... and I'm really picky! Read less
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Raleigh schools — Underwood Elementary School is located at 1614 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh NC 27608. 1614 Glenwood Ave is in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood and 27608 ZIP code in Raleigh, NC The school district for Underwood Elementary School is the Wake County School District. Underwood Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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