This is a great school! I have read some of the other posts and I am very disappointed that people would post such negative statements about the educators that work so hard to educate your kids. I volunteer in the school several times a week and this is a great school! I have to wonder if the parents
... Read more that posted such negative reviews come in and assist the teachers in helping their own kids or do they just sit back and constantly complain? Education is a hard job and it has been very eye opening to me to see what happens each day in the lives of our children. My kids have made tremendous progress. I have been kept well informed of the all the activities taking place within the school. This is a wonderful place and I hope you will visit to see the great things taking place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/27/09
This is a wonderful school with excellent teachers and adminstrators. I have 3 children there and all 3 have grown so much in there academics. I am thrilled to have them in such a safe and caring environment.
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
I have 1 child who has been at Ward for 2 years. I am growing more and more disappointed every day in the school. There have been multiple times that the teacher forgets to send home or email important information i.e. homework sheets. My child failed an important health screening at the beginning of
... Read more the year and I was not notified at all by the nursing staff. The staff there isn't friendly either, i visit the school and am never greeted in the office when I come in, if I want someones attention I just have to stand directly in front of their desk until they decide to acknowledge me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/19/09
I have three children at Ward and the name of the school fits. The day my husband and I walked into the school, at least a dozen staff and or faculty walked by and did not speak to us. If I had to do it over, I would have turned around and walked out the door. One of the assistant principals acknowledged
... Read more there was a problem with the friendliness of the staff. If the administration of the school acknowledges there is an issue, how do you think they are treating the kids? My children have been miserable since they have been attending this school. I have been thoroughly disappointed by the staff at this school and would not recommend it to anyone. If you want to feel comfortable with leaving your children, Ward is not the school for you. The unfriendliness has saturated the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
My children have been at Ward Elementary school for two years and they have been miserable the entire time. The staff is not friendly or welcoming. The primary focus is not on the child's learning, rather it is knit-picking a chid and brow-beating him/her into submission. There is no tolerance at
... Read more this school for children's unique individuality. There is absolutely no talking at anytime, even during recess. The saddest part is the assistant principals side with teachers and do not believe students or parents when confronted about particular needs not being met. The principal even agreed that this school has issues with the staff being kind. Do not send your kids to this school. Our children will be home-schooled to undue the damage Ward has inflicted on them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/09
My child has been attending this school ,And I do not regret it one bit. This school is wonderful and to all concern your children will get just what they need here.
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Posted by a parent on 01/18/07
I picked Ward Elementary for my child (now a first grader). The teachers at Ward are fantastic! The parental involvement is astounding as well. I really feel like I made the best move for my child by enrolling him at Ward. I look forward to many more wonderful years at Ward Elementary!
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Posted by a parent on 07/07/05
We have had 4 children at Ward and have been very pleased. The principal and guidance counselors have gone out of their way to meet our family's needs. From what we've seen, if your child has special needs, they will do every thing in their power to accomodate. With just a few minor exceptions,
... Read more the teachers have been excellent. The physical education program is wonderful as are the art and music programs. My kids have participated in the unicycle club before school, and chess club after school. The teachers seem a little overconcerned about end of grade testing, but I think this is the same everywhere these days. 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.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Winston Salem schools — Ward Elementary School is located at 3775 Frat Church Rd, Winston Salem NC 27127. 3775 Frat Church Rd is in the 27127 ZIP code in Winston Salem, NC The school district for Ward Elementary School is the Winston - Salem Forsyth County Sd. Ward Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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