Watts Learning Center

310 West 95th Street

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 31, 2018

what I cant stand about this school is how the principal lies. in October she said they would offer tutoring to students who needed it based on scores. my child scored well below on those tests, so I was sure he would receive tutoring. the principal announced in a parent meeting that those students who received letters would receive tutoring. But we didn't know if our child received a letter or not. We then asked, what was the rubric for who would receive tutoring? she said they were starting tutoring with those students who were almost doing better. then second semester, students who were further down would receive tutoring. Here it is second semester, and I'm told there is no more tutoring. the lowest kids now have intervention DURING THE DAY. I stressed to the AP that pulling my son out during class time would further delay him in getting up to speed. Also, theres no discussion as to what hes getting intervention support in and from who. That time needs to be used wisely if not being used by the teacher. I just don't want my child pulled out to play little games so the school can say it offered tutoring and intervention to support getting up the school test scores. Whenever I try to talk to the Director about the tutoring or the whole run around she has put me through this yr around academic intervention, she runs or tries to look busy. the scores don't lie. the students are struggling in school bc the leader struggles in instruction. I cant wait till my child is done. this has been a miserable experience of being ran around, ignored, placated, lied to. I just want my child to finish the year so we can go.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2017

El bullyng en esta escuela no se controla la maestra de mi hijo nunca le hizo caso asi que mejor lo cambie.. A otra escuela
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2017

The school was ok... my child only went there 1 year and that was enough. School is unorganized. They lack true leadership. Wouldn't recommend at all!
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2017

The school is doing well for the most part.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2015

The teachers are extremely dedicated to the children. The children excel in comparison to surrounding area schools. There is traditional activities at this school that have been taken away at surrounding public schools like fall festivals and holiday programs and musicals. This year there are more students being added to the school from public school. There was a lottery to get in the past. I hope it doesn't disrupt the balance and the atmosphere of the school. The teachers expect parents who are involved and push their kids to achieve rather than take a back seat to their child's education.
Submitted by parent on June 18, 2015

This school is really Awesome! Great atmosphere, the teachers are truly dedicated, responsive, caring and accommodating. ......" Karla Martinez's parent."
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

This is my sixth year with WLC. Although it has had a few ups and downs it is an all around good school. I would highly recomend it!
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2014

This school would be great if they get a new principal. She has put this school in a unsafe environment. They chained lock gates. Parents are not allowed on campus to drop off or pick our kids. There is no where to park to pick up our kids and the principal calls parking enforcement on the parents when there is no parking and we can't even get on campus to get our kids. Big headache not a good school at all.
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2011

I believe Watts Learning Center is doing a great job with our children. I have several kids in varying grades and I have seen them grow academically, emotionally, socially and culturally. I must disagree with a previous review about the lack of health awareness, physical fitness and too much homework. The school provides PE at least once a week for each grade level and they have am & pm recess everyday. Although this is not a lot, it is more than most schools. As for the homework, my children manage to complete most assignments within a hour and are able to spend time outside and participate in bowling, dance, cheer and girl scouts through out the week and weekend. I don't believe it is fair to blame the school for overweight children, we as parents are responsible for setting acceptable activity levels and healthy eating habits.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2011

This is my childs 2nd year at WLC. Great school but it does not provide a balanced overall growth process for children. Very little to no efforts are spent providing children with health awareness or physical fitness. Many children at WLC are over weight due to excessive homework that creates no opprotunity for the child to participate in any outside activities that would stimulate exercise.
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2010

This is my first year at the WLC and I have a child in Kindergarten (Ms. Fords class). The school is amazing! Not only do they push EVERY single child to achieve the recognize students specialized needs and adjust to them as needed be it extra time and attention to raising up the grade level assignments. Ms. Ford is an amazing teacher involved in every possible way. The teachers here take an interest in the success of the students beyond teh role of a job but truly love being educators The principle works with students and teachers. EVERY SINGLE person involved with the school is active. A better place could not be possible for MY child!
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2010

I am so thankfulto be a part of the watts learning center family. My oldest child jus graduated from the fith grade and my 4 year old will start in the fall. I love watts learning center.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2010

I love its commitment, effectiveness, and the population that it serves.