Cherry Crest Elementary School in Seattle, Washington

“Teachers being bound by the curriculum (& WASL) is sometimes detrimental to real teaching but is a problem throughout the district & state, not just at CC. Same w/ the lack of a full-time counselor. I hope that any parent who feels bullying is prevalent has addressed the situation with teachers & administration. In my 7 years as a CC parent I've found no tolerance for bullying--when the teachers are aware of it. Unfortunately covert activity occurs, which is why children & parents need to shed light on problems, not suffer in silence. Social skills are a challenge for children everywhere, but responsiblilty for behavior starts at home, not with a public school counselor. Parent volunteers ARE needed to provide playground supervision & support the learning environment. CC is fortunate to have many dedicated and proactive families. Public school isn't perfect & can always benefit from parent involvement beyond WWW complaints.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This school is a train wreck - bullying is prevalent, there is no full time counselor which is sorely needed. The new principals are doing their best and are both gifted administrators, but the amount of time teachers spend 'teaching to the WASL' is distressing. Social and emotional skills are seen as secondary to academic and many kids are not equipped to handle themselves on the playground or in the classroom for that matter. Teachers seem more focused on 'crowd control' than on skill building and differentiation.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Really great school. Very friendly teachers.”
This review was posted by a other.

“The lack of a full time school counselor is distressing. The new principals are great. Teachers are too tied to 'the curriculum' to address or meet student needs.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Great school. Teacher's really care!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Very friendly and professional school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Excellent school. Great teachers and parent participation”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I would highly recommend this school , both of my kids attended it and I think education has been very strong, great professionalism of teachers.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Superb school, amazing teachers, great environment. The parent involvement is close to 99%, and fundraising is great. Great programs, fun atmosphere and great families go to this school. Although not a huge school, this school has an amazing PTSA and great community activities. Music programs are great, super Art teacher. Highly recommended. New principal this year, so can't comment yet on that.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Great School! Great teachers.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Good school. Meet each kid's capability. Focus on Reading. Work with each kid on math based on his/her level.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I was a student at Cherry Crest five years ago. When I went there, there was a good influence to join music programs in middle school. The science program was also great because the students got to go on educational and fun field trips. The teachers were very good at giving the students the special attention they needed and noticing each individual. The two principals I had when I was there were great with contacting the parents and great with rewarding the kids.”
This review was posted by a former student.

“This is my child's 6th year at Cherry Crest. Wonderful teachers, great curriculum, super parent involvement.”
This review was posted by a parent.