R. L. Stevenson Elementary School

This school is great because my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was in 2nd grade. Thanks to her 2nd grade teacher's and school psychologist. She gets the attention, the help she needs. I had her in a private school and they didn't notice or take the time to notice that my daughter had a problem. All they did was complain. I have found relief with this school. My daughter came to Stevenson in February for 1st grade. Now she's a 5th grader and she is doing great. Her test scores are high and above. My daughter's self confidence has come back over these years. They went above and beyond with my daughter and they will with your child. Parent involvement is great. This school has great teacher's and after school activities. The PTA and FFS do a great job in fundraising. Teachers, the staff and principle are all great! If you live or work in Burbank this is the school for your child. It's excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have a new kindergarten student at Stevenson. After one semester, I am thrilled with the quality of instruction she is receiving. The recent parent conference was thorough and helpful, and it's clear that the teacher is doing a terrific job (in spite of a larger class size than I'd like.) The parent groups do a fantastic job making arts & some of the 'extras' available. My daughter is meeting a diverse group of friends and enjoying herself thoroughly- it's a great introduction to school.
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What an amazing school! Year after year I am NEVER disappointed. Test scores are outstanding, instruction is exceptional and the parent involvement is amazing! The entire staff strives to make sure your child succeeds both academically and socially!
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One teacher is a major bully. It struck me as odd that my child, after LOVING school, did not want to go anymore. My child was really outgoing and happy before. I confronted the teacher and she completely denied yelling and mistreating my child while insulting ME. She painted the picture that my child was the problem, even though she admitted he did not have behavioral issues. Which left me really confused. She tried making the issue academic, saying my child wasn't "getting it." My child had great test scores! My child got it, but not from her. My child was being ignored and treated badly! I sent a recorder to school and got the evidence I need to prove it was not my child. I will write a letter to the school district.
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We lived in the nieghborhood well before having school-aged children and the way that Stevenson involves the surrounding community has a small town feel to it. The fundraisers are FUN and the kids/ parents are a great cross-section of the area. Now that my daughter attends, I can see why folks are so dedicated to the school---they really pull you in and encourage the best in your child.
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Our daughter just transitioned to Stevenson from a charter school. The school is very organized and has thought through so many of the systems and other aspects that make a quality school. In response to the previous parent comments about the purchase of a shade structure for $20,000, it is very reasonable to spend that much on something that will last and lets face it- Kids need shade, it is the law in a preschool and wish it would also apply to elementary schools. The asphalt that need to be repaired is minor and if you lived in any other part of the world a bumpy path or climbing over tree roots and bridges would be a part of your life. Help your child to learn to navigate rocky terrain. Not all sidewalks in the world will be smooth.
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Friendly, caring, hard-working principal, staff & teachers; my grandson loves it & has learned SO much more than at his last (private) school.
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My son is finishing up his first year at Stevenson and his Kindergarten teacher Ms. Carrillo is exceptional! The whole family has loved being part of Stevenson. The principal Ms. Genetti has always returned my emails and has always said hello and taken the time to spend with us when ever we've been at the school for a function. The PTA and FFS really do work hard to raise money for the school and use the money to take care of the most important issues first. We're grateful to be able to attend a school that has the word "Distinguished" attached to it.
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The Staff and Teachers are the best! Both my daughter and myself have great memories of her years here ~ a wonderful place to start an education!
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I couldn't disagree more with the previous reviews! The principal never returns calls or evn attemps to address parent concerns. Yes the is fundraising to the turn of $20,000 for a shade over a play structure, this is a prefect example of miss spent money! I find I am one of the few parents that volunteers in the classroom, that is hugely overcrowded and were the kids would actually benefit from parent participation.
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Terrific school. Very involved parents!
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My Kindergartener daughter has learned so much. She loves her teacher, Ms. Carrillo and loves everything about the school. As a parent I think the school is doing a great job with the resources it has. Communication between school, PTA, and parents is the only area I think this school could use help in.
—Submitted by a parent

I am continually amazed at the progress my son has made at Stevenson Elementary School. I am thrilled to have the priviledge to have my children attend this school.
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Great communication between parents and teacherS. The commnunity is very involved with the daily activies at school. LOVE IT!!!!
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Great teachers, awesome principal! Great communication
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wonderful and very involved community of parents, Thanks you all
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This school is awsome! From the principal right down to the custodian. Everyone is always looking out for the students! People are positive, encouraging and always going out of their way! I'm a proud parent of Robert Louis Stevenson! Go Pirates!!!!
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I love all the support they give our kids from the teachers to the Principal. They are wonderful!
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There are no extracurricular activities like music etc. No involvement of Principal at all
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The school has very positive teachers and Mrs. Ginetti the Principal is oh so cool!!! There is a sense of community and the events are organized and well put together to raise funds. I love that the teachers email us on a daily basis and gives us an update on our children. This gives me peace of mind and encourages me to help in any way I can.
—Submitted by a parent