Ardenwood Elementary School

Other people should know a million terrible things about this school. For one, their school is disgusting, as a previous student, I will tell you the truth. 1. I have literally seen teachers shouting at students over spilled milk 2. SOME of the yard duties allow misbehavior 3. Teachers only care about the money 4.Their P.E situation is impossible, who can stand that teacher! -------------------------------------------- I would like some changes in this school.... . Teachers are tested that they are not raciest . Teachers don't smoke on campus, or stop anyone who does . No high heels allowed at the school ------------------------------------

I would call this school, very bad. I went here for 2 1/2 years. The first teacher was very mean, and insulting. The second teacher was very nice. The third, was a nightmare. All the 'smart" kids (3.5 GPA or higher) got no homework and all regular kids were treated good. When a kid would be absent, she would talk behind their backs. All the kids parents are very competitive. So they will all go to the class to help out and suddenly when the kid who's grades were like 1.0 would go up to 4.0. But I will say one thing about this school, their after school band is extremely wonderful. Overall, this school is very competitive.

I don't know why people ask about foreign languages in this school. If you want your kids to speak or write foreign languages, teach them yourself. My kids love the school, they like to go to school, they like their friends, the students there and their teachers. What else do you expect from a school? Yes, we have to spend time to tutor them on their homework and pay attention on how they behave in school per teachers feed back (and they do). Parents who complain about this school, just move your kids somewhere else, life is easy, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen and take your kids with you.
—Submitted by a parent

I just called the school this morning and was answered by one of the operator/staff. When I asked her about if computer classes were offered, she said curtly, "uh, No". I asked if the school offers language classes ie Spanish or Mandarin. She said again curtly, "no, this is an elementary school". I told her there are elementary schools within the district which teach foreign languages (Vallejo Mills, Arzeveda has a mandarin immersion program, schools in the Mission district of Fremont offer foreign languages. When I mentioned that elementary schools can offer foreign languages, she barked back, "only a couple". I was impressed by the high api score at this school, but turned off by that female staff's defensive and rude responses and tone. All she had to say was "no we do not offer computer/technology classes", "no we don't offer foreign language classes" and that would have been okay. Her tone was defensive and cold.
—Submitted by a parent

The school is excellent. The staff is very dedicated and many of the parents are very involved.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a son at this school and the teachers are very nice and work hard to educate the students. The teachers are strict but they teach the kids to follow directions and how to think.
—Submitted by a parent

Ardenwood has excellent teachers and a dedicated leader in the principal. The school provides challenging academics and a safe/nurturing environment for children. They were recently recognized as a "California Distinguished School" aka "Blue Ribbon School" in 2010.
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers and excellent curriculum. Child knows more than he is supposed to know. They enjoy learning.......I am lucky to have my daughter go there and her teachers are fabulous people.
—Submitted by a parent

Ardenwood is a very good school, my kids grow up happily and like to go to ardenwood school everyday ....I have one high schooler who is doing super good...Thanks to her ardenwood teachers that gave her solid academic foundation she needed...And the most important thing, a very happy childhood. Ardenwood is a very very good school..I am so happy that we live in this nice neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent

I like this great school and both my children are in this school. I hear that this school is selected for the California Distinguished School award for 2010! Feels even better ... Thanks to all hardworking teachers and Parent Volunteers.
—Submitted by a parent

Amazing parent involvement and great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

Great School. My son used to go to challenger. It was a challenge to both parents and the kids to keep up to their high standards. I don't know whether kids need to know so much at such an early age. (Kindergarten they teach digraphs and i studied it when i was in 4th grade in public school). I am happy with what he is learning at Ardenwood
—Submitted by a parent

Ardenwood exudes a strong sense of community even though it has a large and diverse student population. The parents are very supportive, helpful and dedicated to the school, staff and students, which helps the school run more smoothly. The teachers really go out of their way to ensure a quality education in safe and nurturing environment.
—Submitted by a teacher

It is a well rounded school with a very supportive staff in all areas!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Best school, Energetic Teachers, Good Morals, Great Eight Traits practicing, Great Parent support
—Submitted by a parent

Well, the teacher's are nice and they seem to have genuine interest in the education of the kids.
—Submitted by a parent

Great teachers, wonderful atmosphere to promote the talents and knowledge of the future generation.
—Submitted by a parent

It is a well balanced, all round school. The PTA makes it strong. Variety of after school programs, makes it an interesting place besides good academia
—Submitted by a parent

Escalating API, Disiplined yet supportive and loving teachers, safe and creative environment, total parents involvement.....
—Submitted by a parent

Oh well, the teachers & the principal of the school are very organized & helpful. The school PTA has to offer a "lot more" than other schools including school activities, fund raising, parent teacher sessions, sports & academics are very balanced. This is one of the best schools to go for & I would recommend to every individual, parents to check out the curriculum and stability ardenwood school has to offer. The ratings are great but don't just judge by the ratings - The most important part of the school is "people" & how much they care about your child's growth & future. The dedicated staff at this school makes it all happen & that will make the parent/teacher team all creates a solid as a foundation of the child. Hope this helps - Cheers!
—Submitted by a parent