Clover Flat Elementary School

Clover Flat Elementary School is a proud 2008 Distinguished School. California only recognizes hard working schools with improved test scores with such an honor. Clover Flat did this with three, out of four, brand new teachers that strive to make Clover Flat a better place for their students. Clover Flat also has hard working staff and personnel that put time and energy into their school. I am so proud of this school and I have seen so much change for the better!

Both of my children have been attending Clover since Kindergarten. I believe that there have been a lot of improvements made. I would like to see more extracurricular activities offered, but my children's test scores continue to rise each year, and that pleases me enough; after all education is the reason they are there. I truly feel the principal has excellent leadership skills and she communicates better with the children then most adults I know. I would love to see more parents get involved. One parent I would like to recognize is Liz, she is like the glue that has held that school together for many years now. Thank you Liz.
--Submitted by Cathy Bateman, a parent

Clover Flat is a wonderful school full of hard working students, teachers, and staff. I would recommend this school to any parent looking for a great place for there child to succeed.
--Submitted by a parent

Clover Flat has started a very exciting new school year for 2006-07. We are continuing our academic success achieved during the 2005-06 school year. Academics is our #1 priority. We have a computer lab and library on campus. As in the past, extra curricular activities are provided at our Afterschool Program (3:10-6:00). In that program, students receive a snack, an hour of homework help (3:40-4:40), then structured PE games, art, music(recorder),Brownies, Girl Scouts, and Spanish classes. The program continues to grow. Students can join a soccer league with practice in campo and in the Spring, Little League begins. Student Council and Peaceful Playground (SPARKS) take place during school hours. Even tho our school is very small we have a great PTA and SSC with parent involvement. Many of our parents commute a minumum of 50 miles to work. Enthusiasm is high with students, staff, and parents.
--Submitted by a staff

This school is in a great deal of trouble. This district is in a great deal of trouble. They have lost sight of the children. There are no consequences for ill behavior. The few parents who have been involved seem to be leaving due to bad test scores, poor administration on the site and district level, and all around discontent. The community has a great deal of potential and it is truly sad that the school isn't able to meet what most parents would consider the minimum requirement for their children. It is sad.
--Submitted by a parent

This school needs alot of help. There are not many opportunities. There is no music, sports, or art programs. The parent involvement is low-the same parents always doing all that they can. There are many behavior problems that aren't dealt with properly.
--Submitted by a parent

This school needs a lot of reform. In my opinion, this school is failing the children. There is not enough qualified staff for this school. These teachers need to be held accountable for their students. One teacher who stands out is Mrs. Noren; She loved and helped my son achieve confidence in himself. Is that not what teachers are suppose to do? There not suppose to crush their soul or have no control over their classroom. Is it any wonder why this school is failing? Boulevard is a beautiful place to live but if you move there be prepared to home school or commute to Pine Valley Elementary.
--Submitted by a parent

While the teachers are doing a pretty good job with education, the school lacks an athletic/extracurricular program. Since this is such a rural area, it seems that it would be important to provide activities for the kids, but they do not seem to understand how important this is. Physical education and social activities should play a more important role in this school.
--Submitted by Steve Miller, a parent