Cottonwood Elementary School

I am a mother of three children whom have all attended cottonwood. I have had nothing but a pleasant experience. Whenever I have had an issue arise it has always been addressed and handled in a timely manner. As every school there are always going to be a few people you may not like or get along with. However you should not judge the school on their behavior. I love cottonwood and wouldn't be prouder my children are and were coyotes.
--Submitted by a parent

I have gone to this school from kindergarden to 5th grade, and let me tell you, this school is horrible the kids are not nice there is gossip going from kid to kid... The procters do not care there is one really good procter but, the other ones not so great.. as the other review said it wouldnt hurt to smile. The subjects they teach are not callenging at all... A great school would have 1. Ecellent teachers. 2. Strong principal 3.Challenging academic programs.. I would say that this school has 1.5 of these things and if they did work on somethings I would have them work on the respect for staff/students, getting more involved, and making it more of a challenge on work.. ! That would make this school at least decent...

I've dealt with this school for the past 3 years and let me tell you i wouldn't recommend it to noone. Only a couple good teachers, and not challenging at all. Education doesn't seem to be a priority for this school. Most teachers are slackers in this school and staff are there to cover them up. Principal is a nice person but makes bad choices on who she has working under her. Parking is very dangerous and PTC leaders, simply don't care in even trying to seek options. Its definetly graded a 3. Very well deserved.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a terrible school! Parents are not notified of anything. Children are either disciplined in a very unreasonable manner, or not disciplined at all. The children are not challenged. My child's test scores and acamedic performance dropped significantly after attending this school. It's just terrible. Some things going on in the classroom have nothing to do with education, or meeting state standards.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is now in the 4th grade and has been struggling since she started kinder.Test scores have been low and she continues to struggle up to date, tutoring has been offered after school but due to no transportation it is not possible for her to attend.Her grades are very low and as a concerned single parent I asked why she wasn't being held back a grade since I've noticed it's getting more and more challenging for her. I was advised it would be in her best interest to keep her on track with her other classmated since she is so tall for her age.I'm even more concerned & have mixed emotions about this choice.I feel my daughter is not getting the attention she needs and her grades reflect it.Also I agree office staff(attendance)needs to learn to be more professional, but I can't deny my daughter is a proud Cayote.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been going to Cottonwood for 5 years now. The school has been changing alot each year. The front office staff needs to learn to be more friendly, smile it doesn't hurt. The principal can't stand on her own. Get some guts. The teachers are fabulous!! They just need to get more involved in the after hour activities the school has for fun.
--Submitted by a parent

I am proud to say that my son started @ Cottonwood elementary for the 07-08 school year and we both loved it. Me as a parent got to interact a lot with the students and the teachers, it was great! he will be starting 1st grade in august and will definately be attending cottonwood. Not to mention the rest of the staff is very nice and they are all angel fan's wich is a plus. Go Coyotes!
--Submitted by a parent

This school fails to challenge their students.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of a student who has attended Cottonwood since Kindergarten. She is now in 5th grade. Cottonwood is an awesome school! They do everything they can to help your child succeed. I feel they are the best elementary school in Hesperia. they encourage parent involvement. They keep parents in the loop with their childs progress. Academic programs are great. If your child is struggling in an area the teachers are there to help 100%. I am a happy parent with no complaints at all!
--Submitted by Susan Garza, a parent

Great teachers!! they take time to meet your childs educational needs.
--Submitted by J L, a parent