Glacier Peak Elementary School

12060 JASMINE STREET

School District

Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 13, 2017

Great school! This is a school that values your child
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2017

Excellent! I believe this school and staff work well with students and parents
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2017

My 3 youngest children went to this school from k-5 and they have thrived. Our experience was very good here. The principal is very personable and this is reflected with the entire staff. Love this school and am happy to have had my children get their elementary education here.
Submitted by other on May 14, 2017

I transferred my child to this school . Love it best decision I ever made. The teachers are wonderful and very dedicated to the children
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2015

My son started his first grade year at this point and he is doing really well thus far. He is gaining momentum at school and i feel all the staff are supportive and encouraging in a warm environment
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2015

Our daughter started kindergarten here for school year 2014-2015. The parent/teacher night we were supposed to meet "the new K teacher" ... first they said she was running late ... then someone else said she wasn't showing up-didn't get a good feeling.The first day of class she just opens the door for the kids, doesn't introduce herself at all, doesn't even make eye contact or state her name, not even a smile, it's the first day of school for the kids! at least act welcoming. Our daughter came home from school every day for two weeks saying kids were being mean to her and she told the teacher and the teacher only said "be nice" to the other kids... great start to the year, I called the teacher twice, and the office people at least twice stating my concerns only to be told there's nothing going on.We withdrew her from school due to the lack of concern and efficiency. The principal called us two weeks after we had switched schools, to find out what was going on.. horrible experience
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2014

I have had 3 children that have attended Glacier Peak since Kindergarten; the oldest that graduated from Horizon and another that is a Junior at Horizon and now a 3rd grader that is currently in Glacier Peak. Glacier Peak has been an excellent school and created a great foundation for my children.
Submitted by other on September 27, 2013

My school is the BEST! We moved into the neighborhood in January, 2013 and went over to the school to meet everyone as my children would be attending their school in the fall. Everyone greeted us with open arms and the amazing thing is that when we went to open house this year, the office staff remembered us. What a great feeling! Summer had come and gone and they knew who we were. I am ecstatic with the way things are at Glacier Peak!!
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2012

Last year was not a good start with us at Glacier Peak BUT this year has been MUCH better. I think a lot of my frustration was because of the teacher my daughter had and not a true reflection of the school. My daughter now has a fabulous teacher who truly cares about each of her stuudents. I'm still not happy with the way they do field day (at the beginning of the year and make it a fund raising event) but the overall learning experience and day to day activities have been great this year. My son just started kindergarten and its is going good as well.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2012

Glacier Peak is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding schools in Adams 12 by teachers and community members throughout the area. The teaching talent improves every year, the office staff is first-rate, the principal is a tremendous leader and the facility is immaculate. The two recent reviews of this school are totally off-base and without merit. This is a school focused on sustainable academic growth and achievement. They're building students who will thrive as adults. If you're worried about fun and parties, you should try home-schooling.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2012

This is school is a joke. They do not have resources to help children who have learning difficulties. My child has had nothing but issues there. My child was pushed through the grades and bullied there by both staff and students and nothing was done. The staff does not take responsibility for their actions and short comings, but instead blames the child and the parents, especially when the parents are active. The staff tells parents one thing and does the total opposite when parents are not around. The Principle goes to great lengths to disregard parents inputs and concerns. I do not recommend this school for anyone.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2011

The staff at the school is AMAZING! I have 2 children that have attended over the last several years. The staff is always willing to take extra steps to ensure my children are getting the best education. The principal is wonderful; he cares about his students and his staff. Even with all the budget cuts he is able to make this school better and better every year!
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2011

This is a fantastic school. I have had children going to Glacier Peak for 4 years now. The staff is fantastic and the learnig environment is very positive and encouraging. I can't imagine finding a better grade school for my children.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2011

You can't find a better school in the district! The leadership is outstanding, the staff collaborative, hardworking, and student centered. My own children love learning here. They come home happy and I couldn't be more pleased.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2011

This school has taken CURSIVE WRITING off their requirements. It's OPTIONAL. How can this be? My son is getting A's and B's and he's really 2 years behind. Now I find out that he's not required to complete cursive writing. Your child will be behind if you send them to this school.