Coronado K-8 School

This school has excellent teachers, but a horrible new principal. Unfortuantely, since the principal-ship has changed, the teachers will too. I fear it will continue to go down-hill. Teachers are expected to make their classrooms feel like "Disney Land" instead of focusing academics and the state requirements for students. Teachers are also bullied, threatened, and treated like children by the principal. It is not a great place to work anymore.
--Submitted by a teacher

This school's quality has fallen fast. The extra-curriculars were cut, there is an increased gang/vandalism presence, and the teachers are having their pay cut. The principal has lost control. I had to pull my kids out in favor of private school which is sad because it used to be a good school with quality teachers. There is no parent involvement and I think the principal likes it that way. The PTO disbanded in 2007.
--Submitted by a parent

Coronado K-8, like all other school has its ups and downs. I went to this school since kindergarden up until I was promoted from 8th grade. The school has a lot of good teachers and some are not that good. The advanced classes provided are for reading, social studies, writing, and math. Overall its a very good school. The fine arts program has taken a few hits seeing as we've only had a band and orchestra director no more than 2 years. I think that people are critisizing the directors more than the students themselves. Having helped with the bands its difficult to control the not so willing kids, of course Coronado has produced many great talents from fine arts to athletics. The school having been around for a while is closely knit and its a very comfortable place to go to school.
--Submitted by a student

Coronado has a lot of good teachers, and some not so good. The music program has taken a drastic dive over the past year with a new less experienced band instructor. The principal has done a good job cleaning up the school from what it was a few years back and has a firm handle on discipline.
--Submitted by a parent

This school 'bullies' special education children to the point that their parents pull them out. Many special needs children that belong in this area have been forced to other schools. This school does not want special needs children and their constant excuse is 'we do not have the resources for these children.' My son went to kindergarten and the summer school program 4 year later. I do not recommend this school for special needs children - and it is a clear case of discrimination!
--Submitted by a parent

There are a number of excellent teachers in this school, but also some mediocre ones. Not all teachers on the honors track are good, forcing you to choose between good teacher or higher-level class. If your child is musically inclined, you may wish to go elsewhere: this school changed band teachers and the band program went from great to poor.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to this school over ten years ago and wanted to say to the comment from a parent that this school has always been safe, And never did any of the faculty threaten to put us in doc. We as kids never even thought about that place being there. And yes there are some (wide economic backgrounds) as he put it, meaning im sure there are some poor kids living close so there may be trouble. Not true, we all just want to better our selves. This school is safe, My little bro goes there and has done very well!!
--Submitted by a former student

The band program is amazing. Absoulute wonderful principal, keep up the good work!
--Submitted by a parent

We could not be more pleased with the progress our daughter has made at Coronado. The teachers and faculty are so very patient and caring. We really feel as though they truly care about the well-being of our child's education. We are so grateful for the excellent leadership that Mrs. Nelson has brought to the school as well. Many thanks and a heartfelt recommendation from us!
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers. Facilities are adequate considering the wide economic backgrounds of the neighboring homes. Bullying, improper behaviour, etc., is not tolerated. Because of its proximity to the correctional institution, it's receiced a bad rap, however because of this old negative perception, the newly hired principlal took the bull by the horns and increased hall monitors, security guards etc., to combat this negative perception along with low tolerance for innaprpriate behaviour. It is one of the safest environments that a parent could ask for. I would quickly recommend Coronado to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent