Woodward Elementary School

Posted: July 11, 2020

Great school!!! Administration is awesome! Dr. Haddock and Dr. Blanton know how to lead by example!!! They both genuinely care about students’ well being and stand up for their teachers!!! The students have lots of leadership opportunities in the upper grades and lots of extra curricular activities (Art club, Chorus, Beta, etc.). We even had a parade for our students during COVID-19. (It was of course socially distanced!!)

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Posted: June 11, 2019

The teachers work extremely hard to help every student make as much growth as possible during the school year. Every minute of the school day is well thought out and planned to maximize teaching time. The teachers are very dedicated at this school.

Posted: June 11, 2019

The homework matches the standards that are being taught in the classroom. It reinforces the skills taught at school.

Posted: June 11, 2019

The majority of the students come to Woodward at a low level and learning English as their second language. Despite those challenges, the students show a steady growth in their skills, knowledge, and abilities.

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Posted: August 4, 2014

My child attended this school for HALF first grade. We were transferred to another school on an emergency transfer after his life was threatened by another first grader. and sadly that was not even the worst off it...the school was required to have hearing regarding this matter, which was scheduled for 9am the following Tuesday. My husband and I showed up at 8:40am, we were immediately called into the social workers office where we were apologized to profusely because they HELD THE HEARING WITHOUT US due to the other child's mother having to be at work. I was informed that my 5 year old son was sworn in under oath without me present, which is illegal. And when I how and why none of the adults and officials present saw this as a problem or issue the principal said, "my apologies, I fumbled the football".

Posted: February 15, 2014

Woodward is home to superior faculty and great administrative leadership. That fact is the school is completely an "Unknown" to the surrounding single-family home neighborhoods due to "white flight" or, more accurately, middle class flight. While the school is as advertised on the economic demographics, it is more like a 7 or 8, not a "1." The school atmosphere is excellent with an emphasis on leadership and scholarship. As a school funded in large part by federal dollars, our school is as well-equipped, if not more so, than our wealthier neighboring schools. The primarily immigrant-origin parents are very much of "traditional" values and discipline is excellent in the classroom with deep respect for educational opportunities and educators. There is no better school in the area for my child and he has been excelling with the support of superior primary teachers, gifted certified teachers, specials (reading, music, art) and a group of highly diverse classmates. The only reason I don't see Woodward as a "5 star" school is due to the facilities which are out-dated and generally neglected by the DeKalb school system.

Posted: December 28, 2013

Woodward is a gem. Folks in the community shuttle their kids off to private schools because most of the kids at Woodward speak Spanish as a first language. Last time I checked, being bilingual was an asset. Anyway, the new principle is amazing, really progressive and forward thinking. There is a new wave of teachers who are young, fresh and open to trying new things in the classroom and differentiating for students who needs extra extension and supporting those who need more help. I think Brookhaven should give Woodward a chance, we need more diversity and kids from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Childhood (Especially elementary) should not be all about test scores, but about creating a decent little person who is well adjusted, has had a wide range of experiences and social interactions from people outside their community and who refuse to stereotype or judge others based on the brownness of their skin or how much money their parents have. There are some teachers at Woodward who probably have been teaching a bit too long, but that's every school. I love Woodward, and the community it serves. I love my kids, and couldn't think of any other way to spend my workdays.

Posted: June 29, 2011

Where does everybody in this district send their children to get a quality education? The reviews for this school are substandard and I need some other options here...Anyone?