Corte Sierra Elementary School

I ove the school it my child . The teachers and staff are very good.

I did have some communications issues but were resolved quickly. My daughter had a variance for 2011-2012 (2nd Grade) and is going back this new year. Ms. Landon, a first year teacher, is awesome.
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All of my children have attended Corte Sierra and we love it. They just started Rosetta Stone and are teaching the kids Mandarin. The PTA is awesome and it is a A + school. !!
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I was VERY disappointed with this school. Mind you, I brought my kids over from Alhambra Traditional School knowing it wouldn't compare, but I didn't expect such poor communication from the teachers and such a bad attitude from the principal. I went in to speak with the principal about trying to get some input about HOW to get my children to succeed at this school, since the teachers would not keep me informed about anything....his response was to take my kids back to their old school. My oldest son I am doing just that....my younger son will be going to Palm Valley, where I hear it is much better as far as parent/teacher involvement.
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I had three children that attended this school (one from 1st grade to 5th grade) and you will not find a better public school than this. Unfortunately I had to move and my youngest will no longer be able to attend. He was in Mrs. Booras kindergarten class and she superb! 100% dedicated to her class in every way possible. There were so many activities and class celebrations throughout the year and the parents were very involved in making each one a success. Corte has serious school spirit and professional staff and principal. My kids thrived at this school. I did however have some issues with my son's 5th grade teacher but those issues were quickly handled by the principal. Compared to most schools in the Phoenix area, the school is racially diverse. I would highly recommend Corte Sierra. Woohaa Falcons!
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I would highly recommend Corte Sierra!! I currently have a 3rd grade daughter and she has academically grown so much over the last few months. The teachers are wonderful as well as the principal. Everyone keeps you very well informed and as a parent you can become as active as you'd like in your child's education. Technology and Reading are a huge part of this school.
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I am a teacher at Corte and I love the school. I have worked at other school districts but nothing compairs to the wonderful staff at Corte. Mr. Barnes is an awesome principal, PTSA is evnvoled in many activities, and I have the best parents. I give it a thumbs up!
—Submitted by a teacher

Would highly recommend Corte Sierra to all families! The environment is very welcoming and the staff truly cares about your sons/daughters academic, social and emotional needs. The principal is highly involved and stives each day to make everything run smoothly. The children are part of a huge family when they enter the Corte doors!

Corte is an amazing school. I taught there the first two years it was opened, and it keeps getting better. Go Falcons-keep up the great work!

I like the school, i think that parents should have a little more involvement, but the teachers and assistants are great about giving information about your childs progress!! The open door policy of the teachers works great for parents that want to know whats going on!!
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The reason for such a low score is due to the over crowding of this school. Almost 900 students is way to many. Not really great for the young ones. They need lots of one on one. I feel sorry for the teachers, they do their best but with that kind of crowd children have fallen behind. The office staff could be a little more helpful.
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I have had two children at Corte. Academically they are excelling, as they are socially. The character counts attitude has developed across the campus. Mr. Barnes and the other faculty members will have this an A+ school in no time. Standards are high, but kids always rise to expectations. I like the way technology is added into the learning process. My 4th grader shows me how to do powerpoint. I'm one of these people that believe the key to everything else is reading. I think the school is on the right tract in developing new ways for kids to read at higher levels while enjoying it at the same time. My one complaint is there doesn't seem to be enough history and science.
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My son attended Corte Sierra Elementary School from grades 3 to 5. His teachers were always very helpful and were always available to discuss any areas in which he needed assistance. The adminstrators constantly promoted school/team spirit with rallys and family/student activity events. I was very pleased in all aspects.
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My son is in Kindergarten and I am very impressed with his teacher. She is very caring and involved with her class. I have been volunteering for his classroom and there is some parent involvement.With the working parent atmosphere today it is difficult for lots of parents. No field trips scheduled yet but with only half a day to to work with it is very limiting. Excellent communication from his teacher Mrs Marcos she does an outstanding job of letting each parent know what is happening in the classroom and how the child is progressing. My only concern is the parking lot.
—Submitted by M Pease, a parent

I think they should make more available classes for pre-K and kindegarten. Parking needs some serious adjusting.
—Submitted by a parent

So far I liked this school, The staff have been friendly and helpful. When i went to register her for kindergarten they made it very easy to do. I am impressed so far and i heard great things about the kindergarten teacher ms. paulson so that helps as a parent to know that. Kelly Gibson
—Submitted by a parent

School is not good at all. PTSA is a joke it is a puppet of the principal.
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Outstanding learning environment. Caring teachers. High expectations. Cutting edge technology. Positive and welcoming.
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I think Corte Sierra is on the way to being a wonderful school. It needs more parental involvement, and just more organization, but I think that is coming. It is a friendly school where the kids feel excited and happy to be there. Overall, I would rate it and recommend it highly.
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I am absolutely unhappy with this school. The teachers don't even physically check work when they can have the students grade each others' papers or use scan sheets for the computer. I feel the quality of education is definitely lacking. My child has gone from a nearly straight A student the past three years to barely making C's just this year alone. My child's self-esteem has bottomed out this year in this class. When in contact with teachers (every couple of weeks to a month), I am told everything is fine - then the report card comes home and everything is not fine. I am holding on until the end of the schoolyear as to not disrupt my child's life even more - but then will be checking out private schools in the area. All the parents in my immediate neighborhood have voiced similar opinions and are also checking out private schools.
—Submitted by a parent