Farmdale Elementary School

My daugther is part of the Pre-K hard of hearing program and all the teachers involved in this program are excellent. I like to participate in the class at least 3-4 times a month and I can see all the hard work and dedication the teachers do for our kids. My daugther loves his teachers, they do a fantastic job. The parent meetings are very informative and they focus on each kid's needs/learning. I will never regret sending my daughter to Pre-k at Farmdale El.
--Submitted by a parent

So far this school and the AMAZING teachers have far, far exceeded my expectations. I am really excited about the dual language program and can't wait to meet her new teachers. I feel so lucky that this is our school.
--Submitted by a parent

They have a Dual Language Program how great is that!
--Submitted by a parent

The staff at Farmdale is dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly competent. This however does not always equate to high student academic achievement. The sad truth is that Farmdale is located in a lower social economic neighborhood where the majority of parents do not value education. With this in mind, it is unfair and ignorant to always blame the staff at Farmdale for poor student performance. It does not take a genius to figure out that students perform at a higher level when parents get involved in the process of educating their children. Parents you need to get involved!
--Submitted by a parent

Farmdale teachers, staff are outstanding. However there needs to be more parent participation and motivation.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my first year with Farmdale and so far so good. The teachers and staff are friendly, experienced and passionate about teaching but what stands above average for me is not only the tools that the student peacemakers utilize but it's also the amount of parent participation and community support that Farmdale receives. It feels like belonging to a family rather than an educational institution. With so many 'eyes' I feel real safe leaving my child there to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

I think the teachers try hard to provide their best but sometimes the system gets in the way and can't always focus on children's individual needs to ensure academic success.

Great School! Awesome dual language Spanish program..teachers are dedicated and experienced!
--Submitted by a parent

I oftentimes fondly remember my experiences at Farmdale. The teachers that I met were some of the most dedicated to their profession. They worked endlessly and actively to embrace the cultural richness of the community. The principal knew very intimately how to meet the needs of each student subgroup, and trusted the teachers for having the expertise in doing so. Our parent involvement has always been impressive to me. I am saddened that API scores cannot capture all the wonderful work that is occurring on the Farmdale campus.
--Submitted by a teacher

My children have attended Farmdale since 1998. I am very fond of the school and its staff. I have had a few rough patches in my experiences that were quickly and positively handled by the principal Ms. Saracho de Palma.My children have been President of the student council and a very close runner up (by 5 votes!)as well as involved in Peacemakers and Talent show participants. Farmdale is a close knit community school that is very involved and is an example to follow.
--Submitted by a parent