Wedgwood Elementary School
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13 reviews
2720 Northeast 85th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5670
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Wedgwood Elementary SchoolMy kids go here, and we have been very happy with Wedgwood. There is a good explicit curriculum to teach the kids about social emotional self regulation and management. The school is academically rigorous and has a great garden and art program for the kids.
Posted by a parent on 10/20/2017This is an awesome school. I have two daughters who have attended since Kindergarten. One is now in 4th grade. I regularly volunteer in the kids classrooms. It is not uncommon to see 2 to 4 parents in the classroom volunteering. Wedgewood has a huge number of parents who volunteer. The high number of volunteers keeps the student / teacher - mentor ratio low. I suspect this is why its test scores are higher than many schools.
Posted by a parent on 9/23/2017Zero tolerance policy for bullying is not enforced and in fact functioned more as a zero tolerance policy for bullied children. My son was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder while attending this school. After we pulled him, he no longer had clinical level anxiety. The office staff, principal and PTA clique made things worse, not better. We had more than enough for a lawsuit but chose to get out of dodge instead. Also, our son was eligible for APP and we opted to enroll him in spectrum at Wedgwood and it was both too little challenge and too much busy work. Special education process was focused on making the student as little work as possible for the school and not on helping him thrive. My son's only positive memories of this school are the afterschool enrichment classes a parent led and getting out. Overall, an appalling experience. That this is one of the best schools in the city is both eye opening and disheartening.
Posted by a parent on 9/29/2015Wedgwood's strong academic record speaks for itself. Sadly, the long running self contained model for academically gifted children has essentially ended which had been the draw for my two boys. It would still be a top choice for us for the wonderful community, teachers and staff, involved parents. The playground is fantastic. Most are top notch and my kids thoroughly enjoyed their nine years there.
Posted by a parent on 3/12/2015What a bummer. The lore of the greatness of this school must be a result of years long past, teachers and administration long gone. No warm welcome for kindergartners here. No kidding that K is the new 1st grade. Right into high academic strive and gone with the whole child development. The Core Curriculum is not even developmentally appropriate for children this age which seems well known but no one seems to feel inclined to change it. The administration is continually minimizing to the point of condescension about concerns. We've just had it. Pulling enrollment. Really pay attention before sending your kids here. I honestly don't recommend it at all.
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Seattle schools - Wedgwood Elementary School is located at 2720 Northeast 85th Street, Seattle WA 98115. Wedgwood Elementary School is in the Seattle Public Schools. Wedgwood Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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