My son has gone here for 3 years. We moved and my son has adjusted to the new school at all as he has PDD. The principal has helped wtih getting him transferred back to WSES. Although I wish they would help more with getting him the therapy he needs for his PDD. He needs in school therapy. I will have
... Read more to go to other people to make the school help him this year. Good school though Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
I am truly happy that my child is a student at Willow Springs. There are a few things that I would like to see happen. More extracurricular activities for the Kindergarten class. The P.E. Room with central air and heating.Also there have been a few occassions that I have not felt as though the office
... Read more staff was as attentive as they should of been. I should feel at ease with all the staff and I can't say I feel that with the front office staff. Parents are involved in many of the activities and programs. We adore all of our childs teachers. Her home room teacher is wonderful. When we pick our child up she always has a great report about how much she learned or what she did that day in her classes. The fact that she can tell me what she learned says alot to me. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/06
The tag program is great. Ms Anderson the thrid grade tag is the best that they come. This year in 4th grade it seems to be the total oppisite. This is the first year my child has dreaded going to school every day. However on the positive side the principal and school counsler are wonderful and have
... Read more been a big help. If only every teacher was a Ms Anderson, then all the kids would have the best of the best and the stuff going on this year would not be happening. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/05
my child is attending this school. it is very advanced teaching wise. before my child came to this school, he was at a cicero school bearly being teached anything,like 2+2=4. When he transfered over to Willow springs school they were teaching division and fractions. The teachers took there time and
... Read more teached him well and he is now a honor student. He was also struggling to read, not anymore. great school Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/23/04
We've had 2 children at this school for 2 years. It has taken 18 mos to get the schools attention that my children were in accelerated classes prior to enrolling here. As a result, I now have 2 children losing interest in their education at school, but are still eager to learn at home. Make sure you
... Read more are heard when you need to voice your concerns. It shouldn't take kids being literally 'bored to tears'... Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/04
Since we are a military family, we have been in many schools all over the world. This school is one of the friendliest schools that I have ever had the pleasure to be involved with. I have 4 children in school currently, 3 of which are at Willow Springs. The teaching is excellent, and the overall atmosphere
... Read more is very welcoming. The staff is very diverse. If you have problems with any of the teachers, the administration bends over backwards to try to remedy the situation. Often, a class change is the answer. Again, highest compliments to Willow Springs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/27/03
I think more effort and attention should be placed on parent involvement with the learning process for their children. I also believe more than just a few of the teachers in this school are biased racially and you get what you get from them and the leadership. The teachers and staff are considered
... Read more always right no matter how wrong their action may be. Too bad. Sometimes we as parents due [to] situational things can't change schools and just have to pray that each day will be a good and blessed day. Read less
School Profile for Willow Springs Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
747
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
61
Number of classrooms:
45
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Title I
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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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;
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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Killeen schools — Willow Springs Elementary School is located at 2501 W S Schlueter Loop, Killeen TX 76549. 2501 W S Schlueter Loop is in the 76549 ZIP code in Killeen, TX The school district for Willow Springs Elementary School is the Killeen Independent School District. Willow Springs Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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