Charles Peck Elementary School

The teachers are a joke...they only teach what is on the state standards test...no more, no less. Seriously, I found a sample state test prep book for 4th graders at the local book store and showed it to my son, who immediately said, "mom, these are the exact same homework and class assignment we are doing right now". He could even recite one of the questions from memory. They provide no alternative for different learning levels at this school. The leadership and teacher quality is sub-par here. If your child doesn't fit in their little perfect gift-wrapped box that they expect, you can expect your child to be spending a lot of time outside their classroom in what they call "on-site suspensions". Check out their suspension rate on sanjuan.edu - it's over 20%, which is ridiculous for an elementary school. They yell at the students constantly, so it is no wonder the kids have started to tune them out and start rebelling. But really, these aren't bad kids...just bored, under challenged, unmotivated. It's just a bunch of bad teachers and staff who don't know how to relate to the children individually, and are in a hurry to get through the end of their work day.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an absolutely HORRIFIC school. Lots of foul language, bullying by most kids. My special needs and gifted child attended school here for a year. We got out before any permanent damage was done. Principle leadership is lacking, believes bullying is a "right of passage". I was actually verbally assaulted by a student several times. Two seconds walking by some students on the sidewalk keep ears open and you would be shocked at the language that is heard. Lots of physical stuff too. Run far away is my advice but first make a written complaint to the CDE.
--Submitted by a parent

Charles Peck has been a wonderful place for my child to prepare for middle school. I am very pleased that my child will move on to 7th grade and be part of the AVID program. The support and encouragement we received from the teachers was very personal and individualized. Thank you Charles Peck!
--Submitted by a parent

Charles Peck is a wonderful school that promotes parent involvment. I believe the communacation between the child, teacher, parent and principal is key to the childs success. Charles Peck has shown time and again that they beleive this too. All of my questions and concerns were answered within the day that I called. The teachers for both of my children were wonderful! I am looking forward to next year.
--Submitted by Ayren Gabrielson, a parent