Shasta Elementary School

Shasta Elementary provides the type of educational enironment that parents hope and wish for their children. Not only are there teachers who are excellent and focused on the needs of every child, there are a multitude of programs and fun activities that engage the student and famillies making the school feel like a community working together. The academics are excellent and I'm thankful for the teachers who set the bar high and help our students to learn to love learning. The principals is beyond excellent. I spent ten years at this school, with a son and daughter and can't say enough good.
--Submitted by a parent

We were a new family at Shasta this year and our boys thrived there. We welcomed from the very first day. Mr. Spini, the principal greeted us on the first day and walked us to both classrooms. The teachers communicated with us often, cared for our children and challenged them. Our older child had a teacher who was passionate about Science and that got him excited. Our youngest loved going to school everyday and blossomed as a reader. They really encourage the students to become good citizens, developing character as well as scholastics. Thanks Shasta!
--Submitted by a parent

Boy are we ready to be done with Shasta and the over-the-top nature of teaching to the test and focus on fundraising. All the teachers except one were excellent, but the homework load is too much for elementary level. The final straw every year is the Parents and Grandparents Day. The parent involvement level actually detracts from the quality of education, as the "helicopter" parents are there for their own child.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff in the office have always been pleasant, They are prompt with returning phone calls and tending to parent and student matters. This year my son is in 6th grade. My sons home work load is rediculous. I understand its important to be prepared for Jr. High. I have three older children that never had this much homework. . when they were in Jr. High. This is why I give Shasta three stars. We cant wait to be out of Shasta.
--Submitted by a parent

Shasta school has many dedicated teachers, and I apprecaite the education that they gave to our daughters.
--Submitted by a parent

The parental involvement really adds to the overall academic achievement of the students.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school!!! My kids love this school. Their actually happy to get up and go to school. Well, most of the time. ha, ha.
--Submitted by a parent

my daughter goes to shasta elementary in chico, and i feel the staff and teachers have been wonderful and gratifying. they still have that caring about there children and a warm morning hello when they start there day. i recommend this school to someone who wants there kids to go to a great school
--Submitted by pam ballinger, a parent

This is a Great school. My children love it. Parent involvment is huge at this school. I believe this is the best elementary school in Chico.
--Submitted by a parent

I love shasta. My son started in 4th grade and I cant help but wonder how much more he would of learned and grown as a person if he began in K.Shasta school is always friendly, working for the kids and they serve great hot lunch. Shastas location is in the country, surrounded by almond orchards and strawberry fields. Check it out!
--Submitted by Pam Knight, a parent