Castlemont Elementary School

Castlemont is a great school! My daughter is in kindergarten and she has a wonderful teacher. There is a lot of parent involvement which is key to a great school. It is only January and I feel that my daughter has learned an incredible amount in such a short time. I think the principal is wonderful. She is passionate about her job and it shows.
--Submitted by a parent

Most of the teachers are great and very interactive, however, some will incorporate their own personal academic research to study the students. I'm not a big fan of using children for these types of research at such a young age when they cannot comprehend this type of exploitation. Principle is not very helpful and tends to ignore parent concerns. Campbell Care staff is excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

I grew up in Campbell, and went to Capri. I wanted my son to go to my Alma Mater. That didn't work out and Castlemont was our home school. Thank God we have had the best experience their. My oldest son is in 3 grade and my youngest 1st. They have never had the same teacher, and all of the teachers they have had have been awesome. Every staff member of this school I have encountered has been awesome. Everyone their is respectful. I volunteer often and have never seen staff act anything but positive with students. Bethel church also does a great job with thier kids club after school.
--Submitted by a parent

Two of my grandchildren attend Castlemont Elementary School. They are getting a good fundamental education. And both enjoy going to school!

My son has gone there to Preschool: Loved it! Than Kindergarden: Loved it! Now first grade: Loved it! Thumbs up for Castlemont. An all over great experience, we feel safe, our son is thriving there, we like the 3 R's (Responsibility, Respect, Right to be safe), nice atmosphere, what more could a private school do without overwhelming the kids? We feel extremely lucky!
--Submitted by a parent

We were concerned as the official public ratings of Castlemont are not the best. Our son was in Kindergarten and now he is in 1st grade and we just love this school. They have really great teachers and in all comparison with private schools like Stratford or so - this public school comes out to be great and nothing short of those private schools. The key point always about any school is the parent involvement in their kids education and this is the one area where we all need to do a better job to make a school at the end a better school with better ratings.
--Submitted by a parent

Unique opportunities, Diversified, Friendly Principal and School Staff, Creative learning Techniques.
--Submitted by a student

This is the most caring staff of teachers and administrative I've ever seen. We moved out of the area and decided to move back just to get into Castlemont and for good this time. Thanks
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are very good and the ESL population has not affected my children's learning. If a parent is committed, as we should all be, children will learn well. There are enough learning and support in Castlemont, but, it needs parent involment if you want to see results. Good school overall: excellent staff, diversity and safety. I love that fact that the school teaches them about the environemnt - they even have an organic garden.
--Submitted by a parent

I enrolled my son this year in Kindergarten at Castlemont after I was unable to get him into a Charter school in Cambrian District. I was worried at first because I did not know much about Castlemont and they only offered all day kindergarten. I wasn't sure how my son would adjust but his teacher is wonderful and because of her, he really enjoys going everyday. He has made friends easily and is always willing to tell me about his day. The new prinicipal seems very motivated and safety is a number one concern, which makes me feel better about him being there all day. The ESL population has had no effect on my son's learning so far and he seems to enjoy the diversity. Parent involvement is encouraged and I plan to volunteer as the year continues.
--Submitted by a parent