Frederiksen Elementary School

We love our school! We have been with Frederiksen Elementary for 2 years now. My daughter is in second grade and has an incredible teacher. We have been so blessed with the caring and proactive staff at this school. The principal is at every event and highly visible throughout the day. The test scores increased the last school year (they are not a school that teaches to the test but last year was vital that test scores increased to stay out of Program Improvement). The PFC is active and work hard to bring quality events to the students. (Re:12/24/2012 Post) Security has been increased and new measures have been implemented. The school has performed drills to address a possible shooter/unwanted individual and teachers know the expectations. I have no concern about the safety of my child while at Frederiksen. Also, students are not encouraged to clean up bottles. The custodian walks the perimeter of the school to remove any items like beer cans/bottles before kids can find them. It doesn't happen often, but if it does the yard supervisors inform the custodian who takes care of the situation.
—Submitted by a parent

I do not normally respond or post ratings however as I received a notice of a "new posting" regarding our school I had to read and "respond". I am a parent of 2 children at Fred (5th grader and a 2nd grader) and sadly I agree with the 12/24 post. I do agree that the school is trying very hard to turn themselves around. However the posts about security and liquor/beer bottles are very true. The gates still remain opened and unlocked all day and maybe they have implemented "drills" for unwanted individuals, they still leave the grounds unsecured during the day. Through the six years I have been at the school I never noticed this until last year when there was a "shooting incident" (not on the campus and nothing to do with the school itself) down the street. It made me question why all gates were accessible to just about anyone The school is trying but is really not there yet. I have hopes, my oldest will be leaving for middle school however my little one has no choice but to remain. I am hoping they will see the purpose in locking the gates like the rest of the elementary schools in the area.. So the end remark here is "not quite there yet" ;)
—Submitted by a parent

Very chaotic and disorganized. Only good point are the teachers who try whole-heartedly to serve each child. sadly they are bound to a underfunded district.Split teaching and split grade level classes are not working (although the swear they are).The focus is STAR testing (understandable for funding reasons). The encouragement for "good testing" from admin is so high that it has somewhat drawn a line between students who "test well" and ones who do not. Main point....Security! Please take this for what it is worth. Gates are always unlocked and open. Part of the campus is not fenced. High schoolers and middle schoolers walk through the campus as a shortcut daily. After a weekends off bottles of beer, vodka etc have been found on the field by children during recess (I have personally seen this with my own eyes). Yard duties were giving out "school coupons" for helping to clean those things up... REALLY?? Parents have walked in and out of campus without being asked why they are there as well as two weeks ago police pulled a man out of his car in the drop off line and arrested him in front of the second grade classrooms. I will say parents are very involved and the teachers are Great
—Submitted by a parent

We came late last year, so this will be our first full year of school... we are very happy so far. The teachers are great, parents are very friendly and welcoming! There's a close-knit vibe at this school, and for a family that has moved a lot (we used to be a military family), it's a nice "homey" feeling. I see a lot of parents who are highly involved.
—Submitted by a parent

Entering our second year here and couldn't be happier. The teachers are wonderful, the principal very involved and caring and the parent involvement high. The improvements that have been made to the exterior of the school make it look more like the quality school it is.
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My son is a kindergardener now, and I can tell Frederiksen is the perfect school.
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Frederiksen Elementary is one of the most well balanced elementary schools in Alameda county. Since class sizes are small, teachers are able to provide one on one support to all students. Most importantly, education is taught at all levels truly not leaving any student behind. I hold Frederiksen in high regard as a great place for students to learn and transition into well mannered, intelligent, down to earth adults. Great job and kudos to the City of Dublin. You have kept the down home tradition in the city of dublin balancing expansion with true quality. Cheers

I am a parent of a first grader here. The school's parent community is thriving! I manages to succeed even though they serve the bulk of socio and economically disavantage students in the district. Teachers are caring and have years of experience.
—Submitted by a parent

As a parent of a 1st grader at Fred, I believe this is an excellent school. They have great extra curricular activities for the kids that my daughter has loved attending this year. As a parent and a former student I recomend this school.
—Submitted by Lisa, a parent

Parents are very involved at this school. Principle is new this year. Last year we had two different people through the year.Some teachers are very good and some are only fair.
—Submitted by a staff

Great, caring teachers. Fred has a very active Parent Faculty Club and strong sense of community. The activities offered enrich students lives and interests in many ways. The school is diverse, safe and caring. I have sent 3 children there and would highly recommend the vast majority of the teachers there as very good to outstanding. 5th grade teachers there are the cream of the crop! Facilities could use updating, However, it is on the agenda to be upgraded by the DUSD.
—Submitted by Kathy, a parent

My children (2) have been at this school for going on 3 yrs. We are very happy with the school and teachers for the most part. They have a high API score in the high 800's, I beleive. They have good quality academic programs, that my children have benefited from. They have a P.E., and Fine Arts class every week. They can join band also. There are fun activities for families to participate in all school year long (Disco Bingo, family letter writing night, bedtime books, etc.). The level of parent involvement is high. They have a strong PFC (Parent Faculty Committee). A new principal has started this year. I've heard good things about her.
—Submitted by a parent

Sad to see principal leave he did an awesome job!
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Having been a 'Fred' parent since 1991, I've seen a lot of changes throughout the years in this school. We are in the process of getting a new principal (the previous one left for Sacramento Board of Education to help train new principals for California schools). The teaching staff are always exploring new and effective ways to help students achieve academic excellence and prepare for middle school. The parent/faculty club is credited devoted parent volunteers, teachers, and staff to insure that ensures we have music, art, sports and other extracurricular acitivities that bring families together. Moral character traits such as respecting and helping others is instilled in students as early as Kindergarten to help build a strong foundation to meet challenges in later grades. Overall, my children and I have enjoyed the supportive atmosphere fostered in this school.
—Submitted by a parent

After moving away to Sacramento, we realize how much we miss Frederiksen! All of the special activies are definitely missed!
—Submitted by a parent