Coyote Valley Elementary School

This is just another school that does nothing but drill for state tests. This is a state-wide problem with government run schools teaching on failed models, and my child won't be returning next year because of this. Their "anti bully" "campaign" is a joke as well.
--Submitted by a parent

Given the lack of resources and what earlier reviewers implied regarding "dead wood", CVS was an ok school. The principal, however, is excellent, responsive, and a good listener. Principals have a difficult job, and Mr. Hoskins does a great job over things he has under control. The rest is district, state, family, and market conditions. Students, in general, appeared to be of above average quality with respect to academics, character and discipline. A family and child amenable to homeschooling will get a better education, but as a non-homeschool option, I'd send my child to CVS over the local charter school which has a very high (!) student-to-teacher ratio.
--Submitted by a parent

CVE got a new principal when the previous principal retired at the end of 2009. The new principal has introduced #1 student assemblies, started a student council, updated the website and started a facebook all with the intention of improving communication.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall I like coyote Valley. Ofcourse there are teachers that should retire but I think you will find that at other schools too. It's too bad that it's so hard to let teachers go, like the ones that have been teaching way too long.
--Submitted by a parent

Not happy, I heard so many good things about my child's teacher. I've come to reality that those parents children are now in high school.
--Submitted by a parent

hmmm cv has was a good school the principal is too worried about beaing o everyones side and is too old to obe a good pricipal they have an abosolutely wonderful gate progam that i was able to qualify for the food could be alot better sice like everything is frozen and then just heated up they have a wonderful library and librarian most of the time they have great displays of artwork every where of an average school
--Submitted by a parent

This has been a great school for my 5 yrs. old son. Mrs. Allen is an incredible teacher and the environment for the whole school in General is upbeat, positive, and exciting. Just one walk throughout the whole school and the first thing that comes to mind is the trees, small town feel, and all of the artwork and projects scattered everywhere to showcase the children's work. Again, Great school, great environment, and as a parent, youll enjoy it everytime you go. :D
--Submitted by a parent

We love CV School! Been there for 4 years and have no complaints. We transfered my son into Coyote Valley Kindergarten from a school in Arizona half way through the year, His new kindergarten teacher at CV was really worried about the start of his education that he got from the other school. Long story short...Mrs. Bazzano quickly got him up to speed with special before and during school extra help classes, she also had meetings with me about his progress. Now he has the potential to be top of his class! Very happy and love the community in Hidden Valley Lake.
--Submitted by a parent

CV is an OK school. If your child qualifies they have a wonderful GATE program. Other than that though, there don't seem to be many extra things available. The principal is too relaxed, wanting to be everyone's friend. He needs to hand down punishments for the severe things that happen on that playground. I think they have quite a few excellent teachers at CV that put in a lot of time and energy into their classrooms. They also have burned out teachers that parents and kids alike dread.
--Submitted by a parent

Has anyone taken a look at the standard testing results. For such a great school I would expect a higher percentage rate rather than just about state average.
--Submitted by a parent