San Marino Elementary School

I am a daycare provider and have noticed that my students who attend San Marino have very high test scores. Excellent school and the teachers are great!

My daughter has been going here since 1st grade(she is now in 5th) and I am not very happy with some of the teachers. Her fifth grade teacher was the most rude, patronizing, and plain meanest teacher I have ever encountered. So much so that I had to have Mr. Helms change her out to another teacher and report her to the superintendant. This woman humilated and ridiculed my daughter to the point of tears, and this incredibly, was in front of me. Imagine how she treated her when I wasnt there. Then she had the nerve to complain that my daughter didnt say thank you when she complimented her one time. Also the school staff does not seem very organized, cancelling events at the last minute, telling parents about events at the last minute, etc. They dont seem to realize that some people need more than a few days time to get time off from work, etc. No, overall I am unhappy with this school although the front office staff is very nice.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a father who's child goes to kindergarten in this school. I am dissatisfied and frustrated with his teacher and leadership in this school. They do not seem to deal well with divorced parents. communication with me as a parent is non existant, I have to continuously asked for his homework assignments and any paperwork from the teacher and front office. Even after sitting down with the principal who made promises that were not kept. The teacher is cold and aloof to me even after I spoke to him about my divorced situation and my wilingness to volunteer and become more involved in my son's education. I have custody of my son half the time but this school treats me like a weekend father who has no rights to his son.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the last year my oldest child will be here at San Marino. My son is in 5th grade and my youngest daughter now in 2nd grade. I have to say that I love this school. Mr. Helms has always taken pride in his school and his kids. He works with parents to try and do the best for all involved. I will be sad to see my oldest go off to Jr. High next year but I can say that I am happy that she has gone here. All of my kids test scores have risen and I feel that San Marino has given them a competitive edge on their education. Continue the great work San Marino.
--Submitted by Stacey, a parent

My child had Mrs. Singleton for third grade this year and I cannot believe how far she has come in her writing and her math. This school has very caring teachers and a wonderful curriculum. The staff is terrific!

Love the going green website! Such a great tool in keeping parent up-to-date on all of the happenings!
--Submitted by a parent

My son is a kindergardner at San Marino and I think It is awesome! The teachers and staff are very friendly! The School is very cozy, and i love it!
--Submitted by a parent

My child loves this school and his teacher! I was hesitant to send him to this school at first, but am glad that I did! You can tell the teachers and staff truly care for the students.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended San Marino since Kindergarten and I would recommend this school to anyone in the area. The teachers are great, Both Mr. Cole and Mr. Helms are absolutely wonderful and are so interested in the kids and their education. In fact I will not move until she goes into Junior High just because I want her to finish her Grade school years here. She is a straight A student and I belive that has to do not only with her love for school but also the wonderful teachers and environment San Marino has to offer. I will never forget the experience she and I have both have being involved with this wonderful school.
--Submitted by Leah Corona, a parent

My son started kindergarten last year with Mrs Martin as his teacher (she was great). He now has Mrs Councilman in first grade I am sure it will be just as great of an experience. So far San Marino has been a really good school for my son and I am very happy with it. I went to San Marino as a child, And now as a parent I am glad my son can have the San Marino experience. Keep up the good work Mr. Helms. T. Malvas
--Submitted by Tina Malvas, a parent