Leona H. Cox Community Elementary School

Mrs. Elder is awesome! I volunteer in her first grade class that my son goes to and she is creative and keeps the kids engaged. Her classroom is well-controlled, and she is on the PTA, and comes up with such fun activities for the school.
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I learned so much from this school and not only that but the teachers support and help you with everything. Thanks!

The Teachers, Principal, office staff. are all awesome. They all really care about your kids here. I could have never asked for a better school.
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Leona Cox is a great school! The best thing I ever did for my son was remove him from his old school and enroll him here. The staff is amazing. Look around, they are happy. It says a lot of the Principle. She is really great and shows concern. I am excited to know our other son will attend a this great school in a few years as well.
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I have both my children attending Leona Cox school since last year. In my experience, the school principle is very rude and uptight.. But other than that, the teachers are absolutely wonderful. The school lunches seem to be a bit expensive when compared to other schools.
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Leona Cox is a great school, a great community. Mrs. Smith the princple really brought the school together. She will be missed. A new year to come! My children are very excited!!
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I really like Leona Cox School. Both of my children love going to school. The teacher and staff are great. The principle Mrs. Smith is the best thing that has happen to this school. She is for the children and would do anything to help out anybody. My kids love her and think she is the best. All the teachers are friendly and the office ladys, Mrs. Brake and Mrs. Cowhick are the nicest lady's and have a smile on there face. My kids get involve in a lot of things at school that go on. They love doing the valet program, they really think that Mrs. Stanley is the coolest lady there. She runs the program and is very nice to all the kids that work for her and she always has a smile on her face every morning. They love doing the talent show.
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Wonderful staff and teachers! Very active PTA and involved parents. My daughter enjoys going to school. There are many events which families can attend and participate. My daughter speaks fondly of school to others in our family some of whose children attend private schools on the east coast...including the famed 'Sidwell School' ! Many of my family there(east coast) cant believe Cox is a public school that offers lots of support, activities and involved teachers similar to the quality they PAY for!
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Leona Cox is a great school. Mrs. Banda did an excellent job. (we will miss her) My two boys a are very happy and proud of their school and teachers
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Child number 3 of 3 is attending now. Exceptional teachers and a small student body combined with an active PTA and parents is what makes this school tops in my book. The staff is great, even though the Principal has some tough shoes to fill, she does a great job.
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My fourth grader has had five excellent teachers in a row. He is in the band, and has a great percussion teacher. Great activities, nice school spirit. We are very happy. Love Mrs. Banda too.
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My 8 yr old 2nd grader loves her school and teacher, Ms. Ayer. Ms. Ayer is young and energetic, and I am impressed with the montly 'projects' that she assigns. I truly feel that my daughter is learning a lot more at this school than at her previous, a private school. I was worried about her adjusting to her new school in the middle of the year, but the whole staff has been very friendly and supportive. The principal, Mrs. Banda, showed me the campus on our first day. Any complaint that is brought up is looked into and there's a weekly newsletter that goes out to the parents with any updates. So far, we are very happy with this school environment.
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The Principle and teachers are very helpful and friendly. Every morning I receive a big welcome. smilling faces walk into Leona Cox school
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I have had children in this school for 12 years and seen 4 principals pass through our wonderful school. I miss the loving and kind leadership of Marion Hamor most of all. Marion you are missed. The current principal leaves a lot to be desired. Just common curtesies like smiling and saying hello would be a start. Our lovely VP Mrs. Brower is so awesome. My experiences with her are always positive. She really understands how a school should be run.
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The assistant principal and office staff are excellent. The new principal leaves a lot to be desired. Way too uptight and rude. Definitely no open door policy like Marianne Hamor had. We miss her. The teachers are superb. I have never had a complaint about any of my children's teachers.
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My child attended this school and graduated last year. He had excellent teachers who went out of their way to help when he was having difficulty. I believe he has excelled in Junior High because of the preparation he received at Leona Cox.The principal was very involved with all aspects of the school and always had time to discuss any concerns a parent or student might have. I have a second child at this school now and unfortunately, Leona Cox Community School has gone downhill with the departure of Principal Marianne Hamor. She had the right balance of discipline and compassion that the new administration just cannot duplicate.Their emphasis seems to be on dicipline alone, which I do not believe to be effective in the long run. Mrs. Hamor is sorely missed!
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Although the extra ciricular activities were lacking compared to our school up No Cal...The special eduction department went all out to help my children w/special needs; one with a central processing disorder the other chronic illness. The speech and language specialest suggested Linda mood Bell 'Seeing Stars' . That day funds approved{about 600 investment that can be reutilized by many] Her Speech and Language specialist Ms Herrerra was amazing. She familiarized herself w/ program and was so enthusiastis and positive in every way!!. Thanks Peggy. Other teachers seemed quite suited for theiw positions..Ms Perez is the model of what anyone couls want for their Kindergartner. Ms Berry was the best 1st grade...is she back? or still enjoying her own family. Ms Desai and Ms ayer great tranxitions..
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Wonderful hands on principal.
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This is a great school with a wonderful Principal. It has an amazing and diverse after school enrichment program (All Stars) and smaller class sizes. The PTA puts on great events and my son loves going to school
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I have a special needs child and the only regret about my move to Northern California is my child's transfer from this school district and this elementary school. The curriculum in excellent, and the parent/teacher communication simply exceeded my expectations. Your child will definately receive individualized attention at this school. It's a safe, fun-learning environment and the curriculum is challenging for the child in all age ranges. You also have the options of communicating with the staff, if the homework is too overwhelming for your child in particular.
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