It is all about politics between adults and not about your children. The staff at the school are wonderful, however the BOE leaves MUCH to be desired. Money is not going where it should be. They do not treat their employees well either.
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Posted by a teacher on 10/23/09
Im very Happy with the Wantage School. I couldn't be Happier with my daughter's Teacher this year. She is in the 5th grade in Mrs. Speck's Class. She is my far the best teacher. She is helpful and very caring. She does a GREAT job!!!
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Posted by a parent on 05/05/09
I am very pleased this year my children have great teachers from this school and believe me my oldest child had 2 horrible years there the teachers she had were horrible thank good one of them retired and unfortunately the other is still teaching. The gym teacher is awful and disliked by all the kids
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Posted by a parent on 10/22/08
Great School! i am very happy with the teachers and staff. They are all helpfull. I am very happy with the child study team as well and appreciative of the helpfullness they offer to my daughter, and they answer all my questions and hear my concerns. i love this school but we recently moved to a new
... Read more home and had to change schools, and we, my daughter and i who is now going into 4rth grade miss wantage school very much, may you all like it as much as we did. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/08
I believe their should be after school program for students who need extra help in language arts and math.
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Posted by a parent on 03/08/07
The Wantage School is a fabulous place to learn. I have one child who has already left the school and one still there. The teachers and staff are dedicated and motivating. It is apparent that they love their jobs. The principal is great! He is able to command respect while maintaining his sense
... Read more of humor. The children really like him, as do the parents. I am very proud to be a part of this learning community! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/06
The child Study Team is very professional and willing to go the extra mile to get the special services needed for children with dissabilities. The IEP meetings are 'pleasant' insted of the usual 'war zone'.
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Posted by a parent on 05/17/06
My child has completed this school and for the most part it was awful good. The phys. ed teacher was a nice man he's gone now. 4th gr was a pleasure Leanzo she was great loves her job & her class. She has the drive and compassion to teach & get the job done. Nerrlinger was awesome, also. Both of these
... Read more teachers love their jobs. Bulling in this school a huge problem. Principal usless, for the most part. Read less
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Wantage schools — Wantage Elementary School is located at 815 State Rt 23, Wantage NJ 07461. 815 State Rt 23 is in the 07461 ZIP code in Wantage, NJ The school district for Wantage Elementary School is the Sussex Wantage Regional School District. Wantage Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 3 - 5.
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