I find it odd that you think West U has a weak K program because of homework. Have you read the studies on homework and how much should be given at what age ? It looks like you haven't. I have had 4 children go through the program and the Kdgn. classes perform in the top 10% in the nation each year
... Read more according to national norms. The GT tests are set up by the district not West U. The tests are developed by the district and approved by TEA. The profile must include all aspects of a child! Gifted doesn't mean JUST academically smart!!!! If you would have asked I am sure someone would have explained it to you. My children now go to one of the top rated private schools in Houston so West U must have done something right! In fact they got offers from 8 different schools! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/27/09
My daughter went to kindergarten there after coming from Galena Park ISD. I thought I was sending her to a better school. Yes the actiities are good there, but was not happy with how her education developed. I feel she learned more from her PreK school at GPISD. Her teacher did not giver her homework.
... Read more i strongle believe she could have been better challenged. The parents didn't mind of course I spoke to some and some preferred no homework so that they did not have spend time on that after work. Sigh! I think their Gifted tests are a joke. In one year she was required to take two. You don't need a test to check if your child is gifted. You know it by having an extremely smart child. Their gifted child tested just proves that some kids are a bit more mature than others. Glad I left. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/24/09
WUE is a very good public school with mostly devoted and outstanding teachers who are limited by the emphasis on test scores and standardized curricula. The library is outstanding. Instruction in the music and art 'ancillary periods' is poor. There are very limited enrichment activities during and after
... Read more school. There is a small invitation only track team and a newsletter club. The PTO runs a math club and a 'Name that Book' club. Foreign Language, Robotics, and Science after-school programs are run by private companies and are costly. The school is safe and has high standards for discipline. There is a very active PTO and a high level of parent involvement. Teachers are very accessable - the administration is less accessable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
Tremendous school, have been very impressed with not only the educators but caliber of the students themselves...parents very involved, amazing dedication and strong community feel/focus. My son has probably learned as much from the after school activities as from the instruction!
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
My children have attended the school for the past 4 years. It is not a perfect school, but is there really such a thing as a perfect school? The level of good communication is in direct correlation as to the parents participation in discussions with the teacher and administration. My child had
... Read more a bullying issue and it was resolved. For the past 6 years straight it is recognized as an exemplary school. Also the past 2 years, it has been recognized as a Texas Honor Roll school. It is a Texas Monthly top school 2007. I would like to correct in saying that the vote of uniforms was not a majority. I voted for uniforms. People need to remember our children s education starts at home and ends with use the parents. Yes, there is room for improvements, as in anything in life. Overall this is an excellent school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/17/08
Curriculum is strong, but no foreign language, music is poor. Third and fifth grades are less challenging, fourth grade is extreme. Too much time spent teaching to the standardized tests. Respectfulness is not always shown among teachers, students, parents, and staff. Male students place great emphasis
... Read more on athletics with teasing at recess. Some grades have issues with girl bullying. Majority of parents voted for uniforms, but it has never happened. Books needed to complete homework and binders are heavy, but the school banned rolling backpacks. Teacher turnover is high and teachers report not feeling supported by administration who focus on test scores and seem unresponsive to parental concerns. Some classes have nearly 30 students. Electrical, heating, and A/C problems plague the school. Students often have silent lunch and some classes are punished by missing recess. Food is fair, milk sometimes runs out or is expired! Doors are often propped open. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/17/08
This is a great school as long as you aren't a single parent who needs assistance. With PTA meetings held at 8 and 9 AM it is obvious that they are not open to assisting the everyday working parent. The teachers are helpful but can be extremely judgmental and are quick to label a child. If you're
... Read more an African American who isn't a stay at home parent or have an extremely flexible work schedule, I suggest you look on. They are not going to work with you. They pretend in words to care, but the actions toward working with a parent tell another story. Even feedback is a challenge. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/07
We ve had the exact same experience with our child as that described by the first February entry it s all about status quo. This is a generously endowed school with superb teachers. However its administration has a very narrow focus on test scores. At WestU the community involvement in the school
... Read more is limited to overzealous parents in the PTO. If your child is either very creative or is somehow disabled this may not be the right school for you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/07
I like this school very much. Our daughter has done well here. The academic standards are high and the discipline is firm but fair. The PTO is active and very influential. Parents are involved and the school encourages parent participation.
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School Profile for West University Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
997
Students per teacher:
9
Full-time teachers:
107
Number of classrooms:
43
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Houston schools — West University Elementary School is located at 3756 University Blvd, Houston TX 77005. 3756 University Blvd is in the 77005 ZIP code in Houston, TX The school district for West University Elementary School is the Houston Independent School District. West University Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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