I went here to volunteer and honestly had no prior knowledge of what I was actually going to be…read moredoing outside of a vague description. I had sooo much fun! I had my own group of kids that we practiced budgeting money based off the scenario they were given . It was hilarious when some of the kids were yelling" I'm broke" . We had to redo their budgets and they realized what's more important between "wants and needs". This is one of the best ideas to teach children real life scenarios and how things can work when you don't plan or set yourself up for success. The staff were really hands on and walked us through the what, who, how, and when of the simulations. They were all so kind and welcoming and I look forward to volunteering with Junior Achievement again in the future !

Biz Town with our 5th grade class was a ton of fun... and exhausting, haha. This is a cool…read moreopportunity for kids to experience "real life" and they all loved it

I don't know if this school still exists but it helped me graduate with my child in my arms. I will…read moreforever appreciate the empathy of every teacher and their hard work.

Xcellence in staff , currilculum, student body selections, and care, care, care !…read more Total involvement with students, families, Environments, and EVEN grandparents !

Metropolitan Arts Institute, a school that I previously attended from eighth grade to the beginning…read moreof my junior year in high school. And at every turn, every possible opportunity I have been dissapointed by this school. This supposed "Art" school lacks any classes that would actually qualify it as an art school, and in that regard Metro manages to somehow offer lessart classes than a majority of public schools, lacking any culinary classes or even woodworking. This school offers no opportunities for students to excel within their own classes or grade level by offering the opportunity for students to skip a classes if they have already studied or learned the topic within a class outside of the school. That aside, the school does not support students who wish to gain college credits as they progress through school and as such a majority of the students cannot benefit from gaining early credits. Even still the school has absolutely terrible management, from the absolutely mediocre job as a principle that Matt Baker does. Where as he rarely participates or is even active around the school. The poor sanitation conditions within the school bathrooms both male and female. The unfulfilling and almost laughable attempts at a legitimate prom that this school has. Whereas it is poorly planned and funded, poorly put together and absolutely terribly executed. Even other students here laugh, at the miserable and terrible management this school suffers from. The teachers constantly changing yearly and the new ones coming in not knowing how to adequately teach their students. Overall this school is an absolute waste of time, money, and resources in general save yourself and your children from this absolutely mediocre excuse for a school and go to an actual school. Paragraph construction and organization skills provided by Alhambra Traditional School, not Metro Arts, this school taught and gave me nothing but disappointment.

I went here, honestly pretty cool school. I met pretty chill dudes. Everyone was kindread more

Best school ever there is no bullying and so kind love this school so much I recommend…read moreit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an amazing elementary school. They have started a dual-language program that, from…read morekindergarten, starts teaching kids Spanish for half of the day. I'm so happy! Also, my son's teachers (two because one teaches in English and the other in Spanish), principal, and all of the school staff seem so friendly. I love how they have a 'greeter' at the school gate to give kids their first friendly welcome or high-five of the day. That may seem like a trivial detail but that moment of positive, personalized attention is oh, so important, imo. The outside staff at the beginning and end of school are especially upbeat, too. Keep up the great work! We parents appreciate it. See ya there!

I am so disappointed in this school. We had so much hope and it had so much potential. My daughter…read moreattended kinder and most of first grade.... we had to pull her out three weeks prior to first grade ending as we found out her first grade teacher was "squeezing her arm too hard" and verbally assaulting the kids, multiple kids, multiple times, some even cried over this, in class and out. My child is now entering second grade with barely a kindergarten math comprehension... leaving us scrambling to figure out how to bridge such a large gap.... so disappointed and feeling robbed of her education!

My son loves his teachers here, and has progressed to an impressive extent in reading, writing and…read moremath. The lessons are creative and fun for the kids. They help children build their independence and learn to be a part of a community. I highly recommend this school.

I am very happy with the WESD. My child has received a wonderful education through the Washington…read moreSchool District. They welcome parent interaction. Their teachers care about the kids personally and academically . All 32 schools are rated as excelling, highly performing, performing plus, or performing by the Arizona Department of Education. Open enrollment and full-day kindergarten opportunities are available at all schools. Gifted Services are offered at all schools, with approximately 1,700 students being challenged beyond the traditional classroom setting, including two self-contained programs that serve highly gifted students. Music, art, and physical education programs are offered in all District schools. Acacia Elementary is an A+ School of Excellence. Abraham Lincoln Traditional School is an excelling school, featuring open enrollment. Arizona Cardinals Preparatory Academy for grades 5-8 provides small-school experience through a community partnership with Cardinals Charities, University of Phoenix and Communities in Schools of Arizona. National Junior Honor Society organizations are offered at all middle/junior high schools. Parent teacher organizations (PTO/PTAs) are active throughout WESD schools. Forty National Board Certified teachers are employed in the WESD (including five who renewed their certification after 10 years), the third highest number of any district in Arizona. Pretty good stuff for free!!

This is a great district, especially for children with special needs. The staff genuinely cares…read moreabout the students, and are very dedicated to the students. There are a variety of placement options to meet the individual needs of special ed students. I have worked in other districts, and none compared to WESD! It's the best!

I am so happy we found this school for our kids. They balance all of the factors of elementary…read moreeducation and child life so profoundly. Great match for our family, and the kids are learning to be hardworking good citizens. Well done Navajo Elementary!