We are very happy with our child's teacher this year. He is happy to go to school and has really learned a lot. We love the small school setting and how all the staff really care about the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
We saw dramatic improvements enough to re-enroll after an ugly K-1. With only two teachers for 6 years (K-2 & 3-5) - parent/staff differences are exacerbated. District oversight and teacher accountability has been spotty. At the district level, former Asst. Sup. Paul Ganalon was the only person
... Read more we trusted and found effective. Community and parent involvement are great. Overall, there is a genuine desire to put kids first and work together. Classrooms are multiage, so students work independently and classroom aides and volunteers are invaluable. For 3-5, the math program is probably weakest. With an atmosphere where kids shared openly what they appreciate about each other; disrespect and bullying are never tolerated. I could comment on the past K-2 class, but choose not to Expect to get involved and prepare to keep the district accountable for oversight and funding. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/07
My child attends AIE and has been suffering terribly due to the abusive and controlling nature of the teachers/staff. There is a serious lack of communication overall and parents are definitely not welcome. Be warned - over half of the comments on this forum have been made by the staff of AIE. Small
... Read more class size means nothing if your child is spending their time with their head down on the desk crying. I'm pulling my child asap. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/07
Our boys were in Mrs. Wilson's class for three years. I had the opportunity to be a Para-educator at Anderson Island Elementary during those five years. I can tell you it was the best experience of my life working with Mrs. Wilson. With Mrs.Wilson and the other staff members we created the most incredible
... Read more creative learning environment. Our boys are now in 6th and 8th grade and know what accountability means. This is one of the great gifts she has given to me and to my children. Terri Bruggeman Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/31/06
Both of my boys attended Anderson Island Elementary. Since their earlier-grades teacher is now retired, I limit my comments to their 3rd-5th grade teacher. Mrs. Wilson is dedicated to her students, incredibly creative in her teaching methods, and creates a loving, safe, and fun atmosphere. Both of
... Read more my boys loved school, missed it during breaks, and still think of Mrs. Wilson as a hero. They both now attend a large public school and began there very well prepared in all academic areas and have been very successful because of it, in great part due to Mrs. Wilson's caring guidance and insistence on accountability. I only wish that I had had her for a teacher. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/30/06
When we were deciding on whether or not to move out to Anderson Island the elementary school played a big role. Small class size, consistent classmates transportation were all qualities were loved. My child is only in Kindergarten, and so I don't have much to review against except this: my daughter
... Read more is happy. She comes home every day with a new appreciation for learning and is always excited to go back for more. I attribute much of this to the energy and innovative of her teacher and the team of para-educators at the school. Their patience and perseverance with the children really seems to show. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/06
My child had previously attended another district before moving here. We were told prior to our move the the school was a great environment because of it's small class size and close nit community. Since the move my child's performance however has only declined. There has been little to no effort on
... Read more the schools behalf to work with me to improve the situation. The new lower grades teacher is very nice and kind to the children but is ill equipped to teach a multi-grade classroom with no full time para educator to help. The higher grades teacher approaches children and parents alike with a condescending demeanor. I have encountered an immense lack of communication between the staff and the families on topics regarding performance expectations, and curriculum, as well as school and district policies. I would strongly advise potential parents of Anderson Island Elementary students to consider home schooling. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/06
AIE had many good qualities, but rewards (including candy and parties) and very public reprimands were used often. AIE didn t provide enough challenges for my gifted child. Volunteering, I perceived several students struggling with math without receiving adequate support. Principal doesn t offer much
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Posted by a parent on 12/09/06
Anderson Island is a school unlike any I've seen. Small, multi-age classrooms combined with learner-oriented teaching is the norm here. Both the staff and the highly-involved community show strong support for the needs of the students.
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Posted by a teacher on 11/01/06
As a teacher with 33 years experience working with preschoolers up to 8th grade including working in inner city school as well as gifted education, it is a joy to work here. I would hold our program up to any other school in the nation. Our children consistently pass all of the state standards testing,
... Read more averaging 2 years above grade level in math and reading. We work hard and play hard with a wonderful atmosphere of trust, creativity and respect for each other. Read less
School Profile for Anderson Island Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
40
Students per teacher:
7
Full-time teachers:
6
Number of classrooms:
2
Special Education
Title I
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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
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Anderson Island schools — Anderson Island Elementary School is located at 13005 Camus Rd, Anderson Island WA 98303. 13005 Camus Rd is in the 98303 ZIP code in Anderson Island, WA The school district for Anderson Island Elementary School is the Steilacoom Historical Sd 1. Anderson Island Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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