San Leandro Elementary School
Has anyone had any recent experience at Washington elementary school? My son will potentially be attending next year. I'm concerned with the schools low rating.
Sep 25, 2018
Has anyone had any recent experience at Washington elementary school? My son will potentially be attending next year. I'm concerned with the schools low rating.
Parent Replies
Hi, My 2nd grader has gone to Washington since Kindergarten and she loves it! I too was worried about the school's low rating but have learned that test scores aren't everything! My daughter's three teachers are fantastic people and are really committed to teaching, knowing and loving their students. The principal, Elisa Alvarez has been very responsive and seems completely committed to being a forthright leader. Ask her for a tour! I have found the parent community to be also top notch - what I love about Washington is how concerned the parents are to making the kids' (collectively) experience great. The turnout for volunteer opportunities within the classroom is good and the events I have participated in (I work full time so can't do everything) have been really heartwarming experience. Even the office staff are impressive - they remember the kids AND THEIR PARENTS' names. Give Washington a chance - it has a wonderful small town school environment.
there’s a lot to say and i’d be happy to talk privately. in short, my daughter is a first grader in the dual immersion program and we have been happy. the principal is very present, and her kinder teacher was fabulous her first grade teacher is great too. we live in the roosevelt area but asked for a transfer for the language piece.
no school is perfect and my issues with the school ( unhealthy snacks in after school program)are district wide issues.
id be cautious when looking only at the great schools scores. it may reflect more in socioeconomic situation of parents and the number of english language learners. good luck!
We didn’t end up going there so I don’t have first hand experience, but from what I understand Washington is a really sweet, small school with a principal who seems fantastic. I took the tour last year and the principal mentioned that they don’t expect to ever have high test scores across the board, simply bc of the demographics of the school (lots of non native English speakers). The immersion program seems awesome.