Arrowhead Elementary School

Front office staff and principal are very rude and unhelpful. Glad for a great first grade teacher. We are pulling kids out and going to a different school in the fall.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very unhappy with the way the staff in the front office treat parents and students, how they got those red carpet awards are beyond me. I had my son at Arrowhead for 5 yrs and every year it got worse with teachers, the only one that actually took time for him was Mrs. Yost. I finally took him out, that was the best thing that I could have done for him. In the other school here in DVUSD that he is at, he is finally getting good grades and the attention that he needs. I would not give any stars for this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I pulled my kids out of this school at the last minute due to the way the front office and administrative staff treated me and behaved. I felt unwelcome with asking questions. I also felt that I shouldn't have to ask three people for a phone number to call in order to get information. I asked literally "with the variances, why should I choose your school?" Two people could not give me an answer, they just said that the enrollment person wasn't in. It's not like I want a sales presentation, but could I get a sincere and direct answer? No you can't, you can not get an intelligent direct answer from people who are just there to collect a paycheck. The teachers my children were supposed to have really would not and could not give me answers either. They were bothered to answer questions regarding their style of teaching and how they handle giving lessons to children when falling behind or exceeding expectations amongst the group. They were very nice though, at least they did not make me feel like I was bothering them for information.
--Submitted by a parent

We are new to Arrowhead this year and I don't feel the school and staff have done anything to welcome us. There was no open house prior to the start of the school year; I had to call around just to get basic information since nothing was mailed or emailed to me; there is no open house scheduled for this fall as far as I know; the only chance to meet the teacher was on cirriculum night which I could not attend. The front office staff has been unfriendly on every contact i've had with them. On the first day of school there were no signs for the before/after care area so we walked around in the heat trying to find an unlocked door. On the first day of school my kids weren't even told where to go for after-care; they had no idea what to do (they are in first grade, mind you). When you add all these things together, I just feel we have had a poor experience with this school. Our last school (for kindergarten) was 10x better.
--Submitted by a parent

They have an incredible program and staff that is caring for each students success!
--Submitted by a parent

We love this school. The teachers are great and my daughter truly enjoys going to school each day.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school and have had kids in it forever. I feel safe and my kids get a great education. Thanks Arrowhead!
--Submitted by a parent

We have the best teachers!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are caring, fun and well informed. They achieve a welcoming and open learning environment for students, staff and family!
--Submitted by a parent

Arrowhead is an exceptional school complete with competent staff and excellent teachers.