WGA is a wonderful school. We are blessed to have this as our school home!
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/09
WGA has been a part of our family for almost 5 years now and we could not be happier. My kids are thriving, happy and learning so much. The teachers care about the different learning styles of the kids and understand that getting to know each child is an important part of the teaching process. This school
... Read more is providing a fun, warm and happy environment. There is a team effort between staff, parents, teachers and the kids to work through any struggles and get to the best possible resolution. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
WGA is a great school, very likely the best in Garland ISD. I have been a WGA parent for five years, and my children are receiving a great education! The teachers and staff work very hard to maintain a warm, accessible environment.
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Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
I have 2 kids at WGA and am very, very happy with their environment and overall elementary experience and education. My children are happy to get up and go to school, happy to see their teachers and absolutely love Mrs. McClosky! They are excited to try out for new things, take on new challenges and
... Read more I believe this is because they are in a nurturing environment that encourages that adventurous side. My children have very different personalities and each has expressed joy of WGA in different ways. Thank you to the staff of WGA for being there for our kiddo's and helping them grow and develop! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
WGA is a school like no other. It is the best place to be in Garland if your child is academically or artistically gifted. Mrs. McCloskey (the principal) runs a very tight ship and the teachers are really able to focus on doing their jobs under her leadership. There is a very collaborative approach
... Read more with the teaching teams at each grade and I have not in all of our years at WGA ever seen the 'infighting' behavior I have witnessed amongst teachers at other schools. This, I attribute to the leadership and example set by the principal. My children are very happy at WGA and amaze me at what they are able to learn. WGA is very accelerated learning and is not for every child. My children are very active in sports, church and other programs outside of school and are still excelling at WGA. We feel blessed to have WGA! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
I have to agree with the last rating. The atmosphere int his school is not friendly or a nurturing environment. Problems generally are reflected from the top down and I think the case is true here. A very cautious attitude seems to be held by the teachers and staff...uneasy at best. Such a sad commentary
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Posted by a other on 03/26/09
Our daughter is reading three grade levels above her, has all As and a B currently, rated 4th place at UIL this year and is miserable at this school. She's begging us to move her. She feels she is singled out on a regular basis. I agree that WGA has been a let down and that 5-7 year olds are treated
... Read more as 15 year olds and are held to unreasonable behavior expectations. Every stereotype of ISDs and public schools are true here. What's more, is that the politics involved are outrageous. Children who have parents at Garland ISD seem to be treated differently than those who don't. We are now looking into SACS accredited charter schools (yes! there's one in Garland now!) WGA is probably a great match for robot-like kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
I'm very happy with school. My child is lucky to be in Dr. Berry's class. She is the best!
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
This is one of the best school in this district. My kids were very lucky to have been part of this school. We have move but my kids miss the school and teachers very much. Thanks walnut glen staff and teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
My wife and I and my child are truly grateful for the great education and life experiences that the Walnut Glen Academy Family has provided my child. The school is made up of great teachers, PTA members and kids. It is an extremely positive and successful school because everyone is involved and is
... Read more willing to go the extra mile. This year is the last year for my child at Walnut Glen but we will continue to volunteer if needed. We are willing to do this because we want other kids and parents to experience the Happiness at Walnut Glen. Read less
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Garland schools — Walnut Glen Academy is located at 3101 Edgewood Dr, Garland TX 75042. 3101 Edgewood Dr is in the 75042 ZIP code in Garland, TX The school district for Walnut Glen Academy is the Garland Independent School District. Walnut Glen Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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