I love washington school..I have one child there, and one who is a graduate!..I am looking foward to my little one starting there as well. This school has a great family atmosphere in addition to the excellent teachers and prinicpal!!
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Posted by a parent on 11/05/08
I am a proud mother of three sons who all go to Washington school and I am so pleased and thankful for the teachers and the education that my children have received. Teachers, as well as parents, are very involved in enhancing the learning experience and creating a positive environment condusive to learning.
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
I am a parent of a child in Washington School. I have been more than pleased with his education, and with the excellent extracurricular activities (Heritage Night, etc.) provided, as well as the promotion of civic duties. I have found the new principal, Mr. Hoyt, to be intelligent as well as professional.
... Read more I have found his insight to be on the mark, and believe Washington School will prosper under his direction. There are many parents involved in the school, and that makes all the difference. It is my duty as a parent to foster respect in my children, and it is my experience that Washington School reinforces that. I understand that educators have changed over the years, with unions and contracts taking over, but that does not apply to every teacher. All in all, it is my responsibility to raise my children, and the school system to educate .... Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
Washington is an excellent school and the district attracts families because of its reputation. Yes, there are over-crowded classrooms (28 kids in K'garden) and yes, we miss the old principal Mr. Jeranek (let's allow the new man to grow into the role; true, his letters home aren't impressive); still,
... Read more our experience of the teachers and the other kids is very positive. The remark about the PTA being a social club is totally off the mark. W. is a great school because of the awesome effort the parents put into the school. Two years ago an entire computer lab was given to the school from money raised by the parents. Activities such as math night and heritage night draw crowds. Most parents belong to the PTA. I'm proud of sending my children to public schools of this caliber, and I consider us lucky. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/08
I am not only a parent, but I am a former student of Washington school. I think we are blessed to have the wonderful school we have. I have had one positive experience after another! The teachers are awesome, the office staff is knowledgeable, and the principal is working hard to continue our history
... Read more of excellence! I believe our PTA, parents and staff work together in an amazing daily effort to provide the students with the best possible education and special events. While a student at Washington, I learned to love reading, writing, how to value education, great citizenship and how to be an asset to my community. I truly believe my children have been taught the same. Washington School isn't just bricks and mortar, it is a home away from home for our students, filled with a secondary family!! I am proud to be an alumni, pta member, and parent! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/07
I think Washington is a great school, when it comes to education. BUT the teachers and staff do not value the parents as equal partners. Now the school has a new principal and he seems to agree with this approach. The letters that come home are very condescending and the parents are spoken to as if they
... Read more are children. The parents are NEVER consulted. The PTA is a social club for a select few. Your child will receive a great education, but he or she will learn NOTHING about how to respect others and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
My daughter attends Washington School. She in Kindergarten and was also there for the half day Pre-K program. The school is fantastic. Mr Jeranek was a great principal. Now that he is gone I am not sure what will become of the school I hope that the new principal will be as in involved as Mr.Jeranek
... Read more was and that he continues to maintain a progressive environment in this elementary school for our children. The PTA and parents are all very involved in day to day school events. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/07
My daughter attended washington school. Wow....What a great experience it was! the principal and staff and parents worked as a unite and the results proved rewarding. My daughter is in 10th grade and has made the high honor roll which washington school played a major role.......Thanks so much
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Posted by a parent on 06/26/06
Our daughter entered full day kindergarten at this school in the beginning of the fall 05-06 school year. We were mortified to learn that she was one of 29 students in a class to be taught by one teacher & aide. The other 3 kindergarten classes in this school were no better. The teachers resorted
... Read more to yelling almost constantly to get the children's attention. Our child was overwhelmed by the number of classmates & the volume of noise within the classroom. When the principal was approched regarding this overcrowding, the parents were told that 29 is the maximum limit for the class, & that there was nothing that could be done to improve the situation. After two days, we switched our daughter to a private full day kindergarten at a YMCA, where she currently is happy & thriving as one of 16 students taught by 1 teacher & 1 aide. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/06
Washington school has a wonderful principal and support staff. Their involvement with charitable organizations is outstanding.
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* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
600
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
47
Number of classrooms:
28
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Band, Choral, Orchestra
Special Education
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Union schools — Washington Elementary School is located at 301 Washington Avenue, Union NJ 07083. 301 Washington Avenue is in the 07083 ZIP code in Union, NJ The school district for Washington Elementary School is the Union Township School District. Washington Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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