Canyon Vista Elementary School

I've been going to this school since kindergarden, now I'm in 5th grade and it's been the greatest experience.The teachers there encourage you to be the best you can be, the classrooms and playground is an inviting atmosphere. The principal, Mr. Mahoney, knows the students names and walks around making sure everything's okay and the kids are learning. In 5th grade the teachers are encouraging and tell you what to expect in middle school and give you challenging work. There are fun activities and a great theater for after school who put on great shows every year. I love this school so much I feel very sad to go to Don Juan and leave!

I felt I had to write a review after reading the comment posted on March 14, 2012. My daughter had Mrs. Roberson last year for 2nd grade and although every year at Canyon Vista has been a good year, her year with Mrs. Robertson was her best year yet! I am also a very conservative person and NEVER felt that Mrs. Robertson was a "runaway liberal" with a "brainwashing liberal agenda". That's absurd! I will say that she loves the kids in her class and does her very best to make sure they have a great experience. She encouraged my daughter to be creative and gave her the confidence to write and share her stories. She also challenged my daughter which was so wonderful because she can get bored easily in class. We love Canyon Vista and we are hoping to get Mrs. Robertson again next year for the 4th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

To the previous reviewer- Are you serious that you would be moving due to 1 teacher. I'm sorry if this teacher didnt conform to your obviously conservative opinions, but all curriculum is standardized by the state of CA. This is our first year at Canyon Vista and have had nothing but good experiences with the teachers, principal and other staff. It is a very supportive environment for the students. The staff has been responsive to any questions/ concerns and open to parent involvement. We have been very pleased!
--Submitted by a parent

Runaway liberal indoctrination by one of the teachers. Our daughter has been going here since kindergarten and up until now we couldn't be happier until a new teacher, Ms. Robertson, decided to force her extreme left wing views onto the students. Her brainwashing liberal agenda curriculum includes: forcing environmentalism through assignments and marking down those who disagree, explaining that teacher unions are only there for the kids, teaching that socialism really benefits this country, and non-stop praise for Barack Obama. We couldn't be more disgusted with this person. Because of this we are moving.
--Submitted by a parent

It's a school striving to do good
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The test scores are great and teachers are caring and knowledgeable.
--Submitted by a parent

Canyon Vista has caring, giving teachers and incredible parent involvement! Everyone wants all the kids to succeed and build a strong community.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our first year at Canyon Vista (kindergarten) and we LOVE it! It looks and feels like a very new school. The teachers are great and there is a lot of volunteer work going on from the parents. It is a GREAT school and I feel lucky to have my son going there!
--Submitted by a parent

We love Canyon Vista because the school is great, the principal and staff are wonderful, and the parents are very involved! It provides a happy and positive spirit and environment for my children.
--Submitted by a parent

Our school have great teachers that seem to really care for the students, wonderful admin staff and a great principal! We have an awesome PTA and great parents involvement. Our school is in a gorgeous location and is a true neighborhood school.
--Submitted by a parent