Winchester Elementary School

I agree with the previous poster. Way too much is expected of young children academically. It isn't just this school; it is a district-wide expectation. Making children take the NWEA 3xs per year is asinine. No wonder we see so many anxiety problems in the kids as they grow! The teachers know this but their hands are tied. The teachers, for the most part, are hard-working and good at their jobs.

I would NEVER EVER recommend this school to anyone. Although early education is okay, it's bad to some exitance. I picked up my daughter at the end of the day and when I did she came to me crying, saying she didn't understand what she was doing and that she had a math test. I helped her through it but she still doesn't understand it. This school is pushing their kids to far. My daughter is in 1st grade taking tests and math. When I was in 1st grade I remember still learning how to write my abc's in this school.

We love, love, love Winchester. Both my kids have had very positive experiences. There is a great community feel, the parents are involved, teacher invested and the Principal, Mrs. Lindsey, works so hard to make sure her students are thriving and safe. Our son was invited to the Advanced Learning Program (ALPS), but opted to stay at Winchester because he couldn’t bare to leave his school and teachers. Both my kids have scored very high on NWEA tests and read at a higher grade level. We think Winchester has done a fantastic job in dealing with virtual and in-person teaching in the 2020-2021 school year. Teachers and administrators have been thrown into an incredibly difficult situation, and Winchester has handled it all very positively. Districts around us have utterly failed and got things so wrong for students, parents and teachers. Winchester kids are thriving, like they always have, despite this extreme and challenging situation.

Fair. Expected so much more. Would love to see some good leadership in this school.

Winchester is a wonderful school. I am not surprised by some reviewers who complain about superficial problems such as clicky moms and lack of iPads. These things do not make/break how a school performs. Northville school district out performs many surrounding districts year after year in test scores and this foundation begins at an elementary level. I have three children, two in elementary in 4th and 2nd grade and a preschooler in the early childhood program. I hear complaints about surface issues...other parents, poor paint jobs, asking for too much money, etc. I have been astounded and proud to send my children here every year. My sons are challenged with work I find incredibly hard for their grade level. The staff is superb year after year. The support staff is amazing as well. In any situation. You get what you give. Their job is to educate and grow our children. They do that incredibly well and with passion. So yes, some peeling paint can take a backseat. I could not care less.