George Mayne Elementary School

Mayne is a wonderful school! Last year was our family's first year at Mayne and we couldn't be happier. The teachers have high expectation and support ALL students. The students are respectful and very well-behaved. In a community with a lot of needs, Mayne is meeting them. There are lots of field trips and support programs to ehlp all of our kids learn. This is a great school!
--Submitted by a parent

All of my children either went or goes to school @ gm. I have to say the schl is starting to become more about the adults & their power struggles betwn 1 another then the best interest of our children & the future of our cntry. Parents & teachers need to understand rather our cntry has the $ to ed. Our children or not it is still our responsibility to continue the education @ home. The school is all about gossip & a bunch of staff just talking badly about each other this needs to stop & we need to work this out positively. It doesn't take money to spread love & knwledge. Parnts need to undrstnd that we live in a very busy cntry now. In order to survive you need to keep up the pace. If we dnt pave the way for our children then they will pave
--Submitted by a parent

My son attends school here, and although I loved the kindergarten and first grade programs (they were merged together in one class - sounds weird, but it worked really well) things are now sliding downhill. I volunteer often, and I sad for many of these kids whose parents don't even care enough for their safety to drop them off at the sidewalk, and rather let them out of the car in the middle of the road. Just speaks to the level of attention that parents seem to pay their children. The older they get, the more they become their parents.
--Submitted by a parent

The students here always swear and are very rude! My son was always bullied and intimidated by the students. Although, the teachers are okay, but I would never recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

I love George Mayne. My daughter attended another school for three years and it was a horrible situation for her. Since moving to George Mayne things have tremendously improved. The teachers take the time to help children who need it. There are many programs offered for children who also need additional help. I am proud to say that my daughter goes to George Mayne.
--Submitted by a parent

I have to say I'm getting just a tiny bit happier with the school each year, although I'm still not completely happy. My soon to be 5th grader has one of the schools best teachers, Ms. Code. I havent really had a chance to meet my kindergadeners teacher, Mrs. Diane but the intro to kindergarden class was a great idea. the school will be under a new principal this year and I'm not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and I don't recommend Mayne to anyone...to much of a roller coaster ride!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a foster mom, and one of my Foster child needed alot of attention upon entering in to Kindergarten and George Mayne Elementary offered us a Intro to Kindergarten which was a tremendous help! My Child is now ready and excitted to be going to school. The teacher was understanding patient & kind. Thank you
--Submitted by Rubbie Salinas, a parent

Mayne might want to get back to what's important. The kids! Not scores! My personal favorite is corbin scott the best teacher ever! Everyone should be like corbin!
--Submitted by Kelly Appice, a parent

I have not been happy with Geoge Mayne at all. I'm not sure where the problem lies at Mayne, but it must be fixed! I think the school is so caught up with trying to increase the API score, that they are lacking the individual attention, and warmth that each child needs and deserves. There are no extra curricular activities. One good thing, is they have a nice after school program that is free from the City of San Jose. I would not recommend George Mayne to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my first year teaching at George Mayne, & I can't say enough good things about it. The staff is amazing, and the students work extremely hard. Just look at the test scores over the past few years! I am continually impressed at the level of instruction, and focus on teacher development to help our high English Language learners & at-risk kids. There are so many programs offered, too - Homework Club, FSEA (Future Scientists & Engineers of America), Girl Scouts' Well-Being Program, San Jose's After School program, as well as sports like football & volleyball. There is a Youth Activity Center on site that offeres summer and after school programs, and the community library is a 3 minute walk away. The teachers here are so dedicated and generous with their time, too.
--Submitted by a teacher