West School

1010 Forestway Drive

School District

Glencoe 35
Grade

3-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

School Map for Glencoe School District 35

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 26, 2018

Students and parents are very cliquey, and teachers follow this social direction. I found the principal to be a glad handler and the PTO keeps his 'family jewels' in their purses. More emphasis placed on which parents are friends and less on academics. For the price of living here, the education should be better, shouldn't it? I also found that many students lack manners and empathy, instead being pushed to be number one no matter what it takes. If you are looking for strong academics and integrity, look elsewhere.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2017

The best school for my child, intimate, caring
Submitted by other on March 28, 2016

I was shocked to see a 5 star rating for this school. Perhaps the technology, math instruction and other course materials actually deserve recognition. However, the parent/student culture is shocking! I agree with the comment made from two years ago. The parent are indeed catty and their rude behavior is nothing short of a primitive lifestyle that should be outlawed or at least called out. Never again! Others beware! Glencoe schools are not worth the money.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2015

All three of our sons attended West School for 3rd and 4th. All had a great experience.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2014

The parent posting on Sep. 2, 2013 is by far the most accurate of any review I have read about West School. Exactly what I would have said. Central School is another story ( grades 5-8). A LOT of work needed there especially in the math departments. If you want your kids to get a really good foundation in math, hire an outside tutor or go to a different school. I am thinking of pulling my kids out for that reason. Not to mention their rankings continue to drop
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2013

There was a lot of support for my older son at West to enable academic success. Only 21-22 in his class and we were very happy with his 3rd and 4th grade teachers. Principal is top notch and teachers make great efforts to expect everyone to perform their best, have appropriate social skills and enforce a "no bully" policy. However the lunchroom, playground and bus are fair game and unmonitored. Unfortunately too many clicks among kids/parents in this area are counter productive to school efforts. PTO committee chairs play favorites with their kids and those of same religion. Be on the "in crowd" or don't plan to be called on when you volunteer or plan on your kid to be included (playmates, carpools, parties). Many overachieving parents in this area, so expectations are high, but people are catty. School is very clean, updated and technology supported.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2013

We moved to Glencoe after the winter break and cannot have been happier with the transition and the support we received from the schools. The principal took time to sit down with me (mom) and talk through their procedures/policies. They arranged a half day for my son to visit before the transition and meet children and the teachers were available whenever I needed to reach them. We couldn't be happier with the school and teachers!
Submitted by teacher on September 26, 2010

Top notch educators, administration and parent involvement makes this school wonderful. The district provides excellent technology and adequate training for its teachers. Students are exposed to a great amount of real world learning.
Submitted by student on April 11, 2010

West School is amazing in so many ways. It teaches you so much. I love it. The new technology is great. The kids are so nice and same with the teachers. The down things are it is kind of hard when it comes to tests.