Wakelee School

12 Hempel Drive

School District

Wolcott
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 27, 2020

I love Wakelee and staff. From the janitors to the teachers, nurses and principal. They all show great care for the safety, education and well being of my kids (I have 2) absolutely would recommend this school to anyone!
Submitted by other on September 30, 2015

Wakelee was just named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. They are 1 of only 4 schools in CT to receive this recognition. Wolcott has one of the absolute best school districts in Connecticut.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2015

Most teacher in this school is excellent. The special education team works diligently to identify and provide services for students who need it. The Extra-curricular activities are appropriate for this age group. The building and technology are in need of updating however, the teachers compensate for those inequalities.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

Bullying can be a problem not addressed by the principle when reported by a child. No school programs like clubs or music groups for K through third. The teachers are the glue that hold this school together. If it wasn't for the teachers that obviously care about our children, i would be more discouraged in Wakelee. Food in the cafeteria could be healthier. Is the school nurse trained to handle emergencies?
Submitted by parent on September 03, 2013

Terrible!!!! Principal ( Nagashima) plays favorites with students and parents. If you and your child are not liked by him he will play with his cell phone during PPT meetings and only look up at you to insult your child. He will ignore your child during school hours and punish your child for misbehaving, while his "favorites" get away with eveything. Nothing is done about excessive teasing, teachers are not compassionate to special needs children. Other parents are "cliquey" and exclude lower income families from school functions. School needs an updated curriculum and new administration. In my daughters 5 years of school I have never encountered such an uncaring environment. If I could rate this school a zero I would. HORRIBLE 10 months at this school and the middle school. Both of my kids are seeing therapists due to the Wolcott public schools.
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2013

The school needs an updated curriculum, and it's time to spend some money, Wolcott. There's a need for more computer oriented classes, my son gets bored with the repetitiveness of the homework and instruction. I'm not sure about the third elementary school, but one school in town has been updated with lots of amenities. It's not fair for one school to get all the improvements and leave the others behind. Just a bit clicky atmosphere also, it's community based, but the school needs to be more integrative with the kids. The teachers are very good, but I feel they "miss the mark" with those who aren't conforming to the standards, and that's a sign of a great school. Teaching to the test, conforming to requirements isn't the only angle to take.
Submitted by other on May 10, 2011

I'm waiting to see what innovations will be introduced this year. Also, will school enrollment be higher?