Lakeside Elementary School

Very unorganized last year. Two grades put into one classroom. To many interruptions. Real problems did not get fixed. Short staff to watch children. Some children do not understand the homework. Acting crew from another school came in to use the children as a class singing project whithout parents approvel from scheduled classes. Young children should not have field trips but work on foundation for English reading, writing , math and science. I send my child to school to learn these subjects. I am tryng to get my child to like school and homework not running around town on field trips. Parents should not have to do the work the teachers are suppose to do in class.
--Submitted by a parent

The statements made in the posting of April 17th are wrong. Lakeside has never had a full-time superintendent, and has not voted to hire one. The board has voted to hire a person to be both superintendent (30% FTE) and principal (70% FTE). The cost of the superintendent/principal is nowhere near a quarter million, it is very close to hundred thousand annually; the lowest of any superintendent in Santa Clara county. Of the school's tax revenue (including the new parcel tax), 64% is spent in the classroom (46% for elementary, about 18% for middle school). The district has more than 100 students, about 120-130 (of which about 80 attend Lakeside Elementary school, and about 45 attend Rolling Hills and C.T. English middle schools). If you want to verify these facts, review the board meeting minutes that are posted, contact the school office, or contact the County Office of Education or the State Department of Education.
--Submitted by a parent

The Lakeside District's Board recently voted to hire a full-time superintendent at a cost of more than a quarter million dollars. For every dollar of taxpayer money received, less than 40% actually finds it's way into the classrooms at Lakeside. Why does a school district with fewer than 100 students require a full-time superintendent at the same salary scale of a superintendent of a district with 5,000 students? If you want to pay high taxes to finance a good school district, buy somewhere else.
--Submitted by a parent

Lakeside has been the best educational experience for my children. They are given an amazing amount of attention by the teachers since the class sizes are so small. I wouldn't want anything else for my kids. We love it at Lakeside!
--Submitted by a parent

Oh Lakeside, we love you! We switched to this school via interdistrict transfer this year and are thrilled with our son's enthusiasm towards school. The kindergarten program, led by a former Mountain School teacher, embraces the importance of connecting the child with nature and respecting his own learning style. Unlike the institutionalized silicon valley public elementary schools, Lakeside is small, class sizes are small, community is tight and the teachers have the ability to focus on individuals. Great teacher-parent communication. This is not a testing factory. It is like a small private school in a beautiful mountain setting. All of the children participate in music classes twice a week. My sons volunteer that PE is FUN, lunch is eaten outside under a beautiful mulberry tree, the kinders eat in the school garden. It is a must-see school :)
--Submitted by a parent

Both my children attend Lakeside and it is an excellent school. The teachers and principal are dedicated, caring and fabulous. The small size allows for the premier education for a public school.
--Submitted by a parent

Lakeside continues to offer an excellent program even in the midst of the California budget melt-down. Enrichment includes physical education and sports, dance, music (including after school lessons), Spanish, Robotics, Hip Hop, and drama
--Submitted by a parent

Great Principal, Great Teachers. Small intimate environment and class sizes. Like getting a private education in a public school.
--Submitted by a parent

We are privileged to be attending Lakeside school! The quality of teaching and principal leadership is 5 stars. The music and pysical education programs are incredibly rich and inclusive. I am so impressed with the level of parent and community involvement, the commitment to this school and its children is staggering.
--Submitted by Anne Plane, a parent

Excellent school with caring teachers and great performing arts program.
--Submitted by a parent