Weisser Park Elementary School

902 Colerick Street

School District

Fort Wayne Community Schools
Grade

1-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 16, 2013

This is the 3rd year my son has gone to this school and I must say, I think it is getting much better reviews than this school deserves. This is the second year in a row that the teacher has just "given up" on my child. He has trouble writing and not one of the teachers or one of the 2 aids in the classroom have even attempted to help him. The first semester is not even up yet and already they are talking about leaving him back next year. The last 2 teachers have said that he is very bright and knows the answers but can not write them down properly. I have requested learning disorder testing to find out why he is having so much trouble writing but they have said that they do not do that. It took complaining to the school board to get them to begin the testing process. I am strongly considering changing schools, the only thing keeping him there is not wanting to take him from the friends he has been with since pre k. However hearing not 1 but 2 teachers say that they "give up" on a child who is having trouble only with his hand writing and struggles some with math comprehension seems extremely ridiculous to me.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2013

The school is good for creative little minds because they offer special art/music/drama classes before school at very little cost. However, they are not reasonable in regards to some behavior of children in the lower grade levels. My child pointed their finger like a gun at a friend and was written up with such vigor that it was as if they had a real weapon. They veered from their standard, written class protocol for behavior and consequences and did not report to us, the parents when it first occurred, but kept us in the dark.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2013

This school is innovative, creative, loving and an understanding environment for all children. It is an arts magnet school. Lots of creativity with art mediums, music and dance.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2013

I love the students of Weisser Park and they are guided by hard working and dedicating staff members. At this school everyone plays a huge part in the development of the children that attend.