West University Elementary School

Posted September 17, 2009

Good education while it's like one big family.
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Posted July 27, 2009

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 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!
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Posted July 24, 2009

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. 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.
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Posted October 14, 2008

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 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.
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