Cascade Ridge Elementary School

2020 Trossachs Boulevard Southeast

School District

Issaquah
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 21, 2016

There are many, many positive things about Cascade Ridge Elementary. The teachers, the school itself, the resources, and, of course, the incredible PTSA.Here's where I get frustrated. The kids rarely get good grades - most just "ok" and if you have an underperformer, like my son, you will dread report cards and conferences. I get it , my son is behind in reading, but he is KIND and emotionally smart and an incredible negotiator and problem-solver during his peers and friends disputes. And of course he's bad at story problems in math, he is struggling with reading. But he's good at math and the concepts.My kid is an undisputed good kid. But we have literally not heard one positive thing about him this year. Even though he started the year behind and has progressed as far as kids on the A-Z scale as the rest of his class. It would be a lot easier to hear all the negatives if the administration would balance it AT ALL with some (like any) positive feedback.
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2014

Hand on teachers and a great Science and Technology 4th-5th Magnet Program where students are taught to develop critical thinking and presentation skills. Very dynamic with work center and technology emphasized.
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2012

This is an exemplary school and my children are lucky to attend here. The school has many, many dedicated teachers who go above and beyond. They are very caring and professional and offer a challenging curriculum. The PTSA has the most dedicated volunteers I've ever seen and tireless, talented, SMART leadership. The PTSA funds many many programs which make this school a great one - offering so much to students, their families and the community. The PTSA always makes sure funds directly impact the lives, education and well being of students. Art is valued, technology is valued, communication is seamless, science is valued. I could go on & on. Behavior is generally good - though students in this area "have a lot". The school psychologist & the principal are a bit out of touch. They both put up a good politically correct impression - but there is not much real substance here. The principal stays in her office or is off campus a lot. She is rarely visible in the lunch room, on the playground or at arrival & dismissal in contrast to prior school leadership. Many special needs kids fall are not identified and fall through the cracks & don't receive the services they deserve.