Sunnycrest Elementary School

24629 42nd Avenue South

School District

Federal Way
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 03, 2019

Worst school ever. A lot of bullying and lice
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2017

The principal is constantly present. The office staff is friendly and make it a point to know you. The teacher are incredible. I love that my scholars are getting to experience Sunnycrests dual-language program. I know they are getting put on a path towards success.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2013

Most of aides' and teachers' time is spent enforcing rules. On one hand, the office is staff is some of the kindest, helpful and supportive people I've seen in a school. However, the kids in my child's 5th grade class were doing 1st and 3rd grade math. We were told many kids in that class couldn't subtract and had English as a second language. My main complaint was so much time and energy on creating rules and then reinforcing rules. I saw one administrator pull a flower out of a girl's hand while she waited in line for the bus. And, with a disgusted sneer, he tossed it aside to be trampled by everyone. Seems like a little bit of power goes a long way... Seems like they're preparing kids for a life in prison. Calling it like I see it.
Submitted by parent on December 13, 2012

My eldest child is in 3rd grade and every year at Sunnycrest she has excelled. The 2010-2011 year was transitional and not many activities were offered because the students were relocated to a school 8 miles away while the new school was constructed. From the beginning 2011 school year, numerous activities for students and parents have been implemented. The teaching staff is empowered to teach to each student s strength. The leadership has added multiple programs including one of the few dual-language programs in western Washington. My youngest daughter has excelled in this program as an English speaker and is exceeding the school district standards. Mr. Baca, the principal, is very active around the school everyday and communicates with students, staff, parents and the community to maintain programs proven to work as well as look for additional programs to improve the school.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2011

I have been very disappointed. My daughter is going into 2nd grade. Her Kindergarten teacher put her in time out every other day. She is not a bad kid, she had a learning disability that her teacher ignored. She hated school. It might have been good a couple years ago but I would not recommend after what we have experienced. If we can find an alternative I will. No activities. Nothing extra to offer. Just because the building will be new this year means nothing. Lets get some quality teachers and leadership.