Michael G. Wickman Elementary School

16250 Pinehurst Drive

School District

Chino Valley Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 14, 2024

Hands down one of the best if not the BEST Elementary school in Chino Hills. Not a single complaint. My kids are wear they're at because of the teachers and academics in this school. Kids used to go to private school which was ok. Then went/go here and by far surpassed the private school education. All the teachers are very carrying they have not been with one that does care for the kids. Homework, reading, projects have always been part of schooling and gets them ready for what's to come. Major plus, if you have problems with all the work they have to do then its not the kids fault they feel anxiety. Thats when you as a parent support, help out, and encourage your kid for the better. Never did or has my kids complained on the work. I'll help out when they asked and its needed motivating them along the way. I know it'll help them later in their future. Some parents are just too dam soft now days. You want your kids to succeed thus school will lead them all the way through. 2 kids moved on from here 2 still remain. All have love this school. So do we (parents). My youngest loves to code thanks to the schools introduction to this program. Only thing missing from this school is sports. Everything else is by far outstanding. If you don't like the school file a transfer paper to go to another school. It's not hard and good luck. Someone in the waiting list will be more than happy to take their spot. There is a reason why many kids want to attend this school. Also, all my kids have had 21-24 students in their class. Not once has there been more than that in any my kids current or from the ones already left the school. I've always been a hard worker and implement that on my kids, hence why for them all the work they get is just another thing to complete for their class. None complain, none have anxiety, none struggle/d in school. Very appreciative off Wickman and all the teachers here. Keep up the outstanding work. Keep enriching the kids minds, definitely helps out their future to come… 100% recommend.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2019

Don't let the student to class ratio fool you on this site. There are approximately 35 students to 1 Teacher. Completely ridiculous and unhealthy learning environment!!
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2017

Excellent school! Highly impressed with academics as well as character development. This is a private school with a public status.
Submitted by teacher on August 28, 2014

How does a school get a 10 on the "Great Schools" rating without an SDC program? Oooohhhh, that's how they get the 10.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2014

the staff makes every effort to take advantage of the diversity of thew student population to benefit everyone
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2012

Reading the post from 10/07, not sure what you are talking about. My 6th grade student is fully engaged, loves her teacher, and is doing exceptionally well. The 6th grade teachers are doing an incredible job, have you ever audited one of their classes, or are you basing your opinion on what your child is telling you?I have been in the classroom, and if you cannot appreciate all that these teachers do, then you know nothing about education. Note taking, although not exciting, is a required skill in jr. high and high school, the students need to learn how to master this skill. That is the purpose of the note taking. Perhaps the "no depth or mastery of the skill" you speak of, is solely something our child is dealing with.
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2012

Wow, just reading the post from 10-7. This person has no idea what they are talking about. Probably a student that zaps the positive energy from EVERY teacher they have ever had. Not to mention is probably a daily problem! Unbelieveable. Just go to another school and let us all appreciate what Wickamn has to offer!
Submitted by parent on October 07, 2012

Well, I just spent 2 hours on a Saturday night reteaching or should I say teaching science content to my child. The 6 grade teachers engage the students in mindless lectures and note taking which result in little retention of the information. There is little variety in their instructional approaches. The only concern is to quickly cover the material. There is no depth or attention to mastery of the material. We pay entirely too much in taxes to receive such mediocre services. The only thing that will save our children is the national push to the Common Core standards.
Submitted by other on March 12, 2012

Some people say that Wickman's students are cold and unfriendly, but that is certainly not the case. They only seem like that because many of the students have went to Wickman from kindergarten to now so they are bound to have many friends in the school.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2011

It's interesting how different experiences can be from one student to the next! I have been a Wickman parent for several years now (2 children attend) and feel that my children are in an excellent academic environment. The teachers are loving, attentive, educated, motivated and inspiring. They are approachable and create a welcoming and safe feeling throughout the classrooms and the school itself. One thing I read below is that "the best teachers went to OPA (a new charter school)", which is completely false. There is not one teacher who left by choice last year. Parental involvement is exceptional, that is true. I am amazed at the levels parents rise to to help their children at school. But I believe that the education of our children is most definitely, a group effort. Homework, for my children, is what it is intended to be: a reinforcement of concepts taught in the classroom. I feel fortunate that my children have the opportunity to attend such an outstanding academic institution, surrounded by an excellent and loving staff.