I feel that this school is a great school. My girls have been attending SR for a few years now and have always enjoyed going. We did loose a few great teachers due to county 'mixing things up'. One being the Art Teacher who was one of my daughters role models. We will just have to see how the year goes,
... Read more till now we have loved the school and felt like we where getting a top education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/09
An exceptional school where there is a high level of learning happening. One of the top elementary schools in the state. In k-garten our child was doing multiplication, reading/writing and talking about things like photosynthesis. He truly loves the school. The one small negative I can see is that
... Read more things are a tad rigid, as with daily ratings for how each child does (red for a great day, white for an infraction, blue for something really bad, and so on). I do believe this rating system is a bit heavy-handed, but can see how it might help a student perform better the next day in the hopes of not getting a negative rating. Many say that these ratings cause stress for the child and household, so I wish they could come up with something more positive based. Overall, a fantastic school. Never heard of EOG thing poster mentions... Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
We have been very happy with Sandy Ridge. The principal is very understanding and helpful and truly cares about students. I do not understand the 1 star review re: EOGs.....please point to any ps in the state of NC that does not focus on EOGs.....the schools' ratings are BASED on them! I can't say
... Read more I wish it weren't so, but it is and this is not particular to Sandy Ridge at all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/09
My children had a horrible experience at this school. They learned nothing except to take eog's.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
the teachers are wonderful and they make learning fun for the kids. I have a rising first grader and he absolutely loved his first year of school last year.
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Posted by a parent on 08/02/09
We have a special needs child and could not be happier with his progress and the wonderful supportive environment provided by the school. The principal, Tom Childers, is excellent and as he has a special needs child of his own, he and his staff could not be more understanding and responsive. If you are
... Read more looking for an excellent school where children are valued, encouraged, academically challenged and shaped into well-balanced, community-minded citizens, then this is the place for you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
The PE program was goodlast year but is now definitely the worst area of the school. Classes are combined but not according to grade level so there are different ages in each class. Unfortunately, the older students have to 'play down' to the younger students' level. Also, there is no skill teaching
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
I was glad to hear parents are also upset about the PE program this year. They come home after PE tell me they have not learned any skills, they only play games . It is a more roll out the ball method . My other child has the 2nd art that comes to Sandy Ridge. She has been out more than been at
... Read more work. My child has not brought home any Art this year. My child comments about the work the other classes are making and it breaks my heart that they are missing out. If we don t contact the principal then nothing will change. So contact him and tell Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
My children s experience at Sandy Ridge has been great for the most part. This year we have run into a few little bumps. The idea of what the school considers a positive Physical Education program is a bummer. The program has been extraordinary and so beneficial for the students in the past. Another
... Read more bump has been due the amount of classes in the school the main related arts teachers can t see all the classes in a week. To help this Union co has other related arts teachers come in during the week. My child has had a hard time with this. Absences have been a problem along with consistency. On a more positive note the newly introduce Art Club has been a great outlet for my children. I hope it stays around!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
A note to the previous parent posting. I am sorry you feel that way about our school. Everyone has their own way of handling children. I happen to love the idea of quiet time during lunch. At first, when my son told me about this rule, I had to think about it. But then it occured to me, the reasoning
... Read more behind the rule. The school is enforcing manners, healthy digestion (by not laughing and talking while trying to eat), and also safety. I was a sixth grade teacher in South Florida, and I experienced a child choking to death in front the entire cafeteria. The kids in this particular school, had a cafeteria that was out of control. The child choked while simply laughing and talking. So look at the positive! The school isn't negative at all, we parents have to be the positive ones. Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
900
Students per teacher:
19
Full-time teachers:
47
Number of classrooms:
43
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Waxhaw schools — Sandy Ridge Elementary School is located at 10101 Waxhaw Marvin Rd, Waxhaw NC 28173. 10101 Waxhaw Marvin Rd is in the 28173 ZIP code in Waxhaw, NC The school district for Sandy Ridge Elementary School is the Union County Public Schools. Sandy Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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