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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The second grade class was expanded this year,but the goal of that expansion was to fill the seats.  It hasn't worked and is a money drain on WES.  Something done under the watchful eye of the last Head of School.[/quote]

This is not true. the second grade was expanded b/c there were more than 18 children in a section in 1st grade. This is a big happy class with very few students leaving. There will be three sections next year as well for them.

My children have been at WES for many years. They are very happy. By August, they are asking when they can go back. (this is not a joke, and you couldn't have paid me enough to go back to school when I was a kid) The school is inclusive and has a lot of diversity. My children are very active and have never been made to feel badly or embarrassed. In our experience, if there is a social problem within the class, it is handled sensitively and quickly. The teachers, school counselor, students and parents work as a team.

This is not a snobby group of people. They are friendly and welcoming. We do not make huge donations to the school and have never been made to feel as if we do not measure up. There are many ways parents can get involved, and are encouraged by the entire staff. I am often on campus and am always struck by how welcoming the teachers and students are. This is not the kind of school where you worry that you may be run over in the carpool line.

The school is traditional. If you want your 10 year old to call her teacher by their first name, this is not the place for you. Homework is assigned to reinforce what they have learned during the day. My kids get most of it done during optional after school study hall, the long term projects are done at home. Math and reading are divided by ability but students change tracks as they grow and learn. Cursive is taught in the 3rd grade as well as reading music and the recorder. In 4th grade, students join the band. Throughout their time at WES, kids have many opportunities to speak in public. They also, have many school trips, including Utah, Italy and Spain/France, all of which are included in the tuition.

The new head has made a smooth transition. He visits all the classrooms and the kids greet him every morning during drop off. He is very accessible and has been a good leader.

These kids stay young, become independent learners, and treat each other and their school with respect. The nice little people you see at home are the same at school. No school is perfect but we are very happy.   
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