Joshua Hills Elementary School

My suggestion is to avoid sending your child to this school if at all possible. The leadership at this school shows no real care for the children or their well being. My daughter was choked by a bully on the playground and I did not even receive a phone call to be informed of the incident. There were so many other reasons why this school is lacking but just be warned that if you want a safe environment and a place to nurture and develop your childrens minds, this is NOT the school!
--Submitted by a parent

I truley Love this school its the best ever . <3 over the 5 years i went here its was the best and i would for sure want my kids to go to school here since its a great place to learn.

My son has been in this school for three years and I absolutely love the school. I do believe that there is severe overcrowding this year and I am not certain about the quality of teaching that will occur because of the extra bodies. I am also concerned about the new principal and hopefully she will continue the wonderful example of her predecessor.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my 4th grader's first year at the school after redistricting forced a transfer from another school. So far, it just seems like an average but ok school with average academic challenge. There seems to be an abundance of ESL students. Though I don't have issues with safety once inside the school's gates, I am very uncomfortable with the situation with the older, unruly and foul mouthed siblings that come and hang out at the adjacent playground waiting to pick up their brother or sister. Some of the kids coming out of the school like to play on the playground afterward,
--Submitted by a parent

I absolutely love this school. All the staff are wonderful people, they are caring and kind.
--Submitted by a parent

I think this is an average school that has potential to be a great school. I have 4 children attending and i would like to see a little more focus on advanced education. As far as teachers are concerned they are wonderful. I would like more focus on bully's and 'problem' students.
--Submitted by a parent

this school is great but one problem the school lunch is the worst they need better food
--Submitted by a student

This school has shown dramatic improvement since the new principal arrived. My children go to before and after school programs so that they can get the extra help they need. More should be done about the kids that like to bully others though.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm very happy with our new principal, just in a few moths he has done a very good job in the safety of our children by closing all the gates early thank you.
--Submitted by a parent

Joshua Hills elementary is a good school. Many of the teachers are excellent and I've had nothing but good experiences with them. One thing I find a bit exasperating is the turnover with Principals. My son is in 5th grade and we're now on our 3rd Principal. That's a problem. As far as parent involvement, for myself, I have made my presence known by being room parent for 4 years, making sure I attend each citizenship awards assembly, communicating on a regular basis via email and in person with my son's teacher. We as parents have to take the initiative. These are OUR children, OUR responsibility no matter what.
--Submitted by a parent