Williamstown Elementary School

115 Church Street

Williamstown, MA 01267

5 Reviews

School District

Williamstown
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Submitted by parent on November 17, 2015

We were excited to be moving to a school that had a high rating. Our previous school was 4 out of 10. Higher score must mean better school, right? Nope. This school is a perfect example of "teaching to the test." My son already knows how to do multiplication and division but was forced to go back and "relearn" the way the teacher was teaching. At the parent-teacher conference I was shown worksheets that "proved" my son didn't know multiplication/division. I felt they were trying to convince me that my son was lagging because he didn't know their way of teaching math. I was asked if he had made any friends. You, as the teacher, should have a better idea of if he is fitting in than me. You see him all day! She could provide no insight whatsoever. They have him doing busywork while everyone else is doing lexia. He finished last year. They don't know what to do with someone who is beyond the scope of the lesson plan.There was an emergency and school was canceled one day. Doors were locked, no note saying what happened or that the school was closed. Apparently there was a list you needed to be on to get helpful information like that. We were not included. The entire school went on a field trip to see a play. No mention of a field trip at all. The Positive: The building is wonderfully new. Very fancy with all the trimmings. Computers in every class, it seems. All in all, I am looking forward to moving again.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2014

I cannot imagine my child having a better experience at any other school. Academics, community, healthy mind/body, and emotional nurturing are strong points. Though, like most American schools, the math program is still finding its way. Nevertheless, I think WES is tops!
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2012

Our child was bored and not challenged at WES and when he began to tune out he was labeled as a possible attention deficit disorder. While his 3rd grade teacher was able to make progress with him his 2nd grade and 4th grade teachers were clueless about how to relate to him and blamed him for the problem. The principal (now retired) backed them up and we got no where. The new principal was someone who was very good with our child as the math tutor and perhaps she is making positive changes. WES is fine for many kids, but we're glad we're out f there.
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2009

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Submitted by parent on December 13, 2008

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