Mount Woodson Elementary School

Mt. Woodson is a fantastic school. My son started in Kindergarten with Mrs. Tamburrino. Both she and Mrs. Brown had our kids reading and spelling at a mid 1st grade level by the end of the year. The 1st grade teachers were thrilled. Now my son is in the 2nd grade, his teacher Mrs. Stemm is a delight. She is always finding fun ways to teach (hatching beetles in class) for instance. The PTA is outstanding. They plan events and activities for all students and work tirelessly throughout the year. If not for the PTA most of the extracurricular events wouldn't take place.
--Submitted by a parent

Mt Woodson has been a fantastic experience for my child. The staff is professional and excited to be a part of this school. I have gotten 'top notch' support and responsiveness from my teachers as well as the administration. My child has special needs and recieves excellent support through a fully included program and expert special education staff.
--Submitted by a parent

First impressiion is that this school is a good example of what an elementary school should be. The school appears focused on learning, instead of just raising test scores. While the school is keeping an eye on overall score performance, the administration looks to develop the 'whole student' towards a balance of future citizen.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my children have had a great learning experience at Mt. Woodson. Most specifically, Mrs. Welch was absolutely exceptional as a third grade teacher, and incorporated science in many of my child's learning experiences. We have also had very favorable experiences with Mrs. Nau, Mrs. Franz and Mrs. Arend. Both of my children want to become teachers when they grow up. Thank you.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are not that bad, but the prinipals attitude and level of involvement with both parents and students is horrendous and lacking greatly.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school with vigorous academics and a focus on bring all kids up to and beyond standard. Teachers and staff are dedicated, with great parental involvement...as long as those parents are getting their way.
--Submitted by a parent

Mt. Woodson has very nice buildings and grounds but don't let that fool you. Some teachers are OK, but quality diminishes as grade level rises. Administration are cold. The only nice people on campus are the school nurse and the custodian. Art is completely non-existent at this school. Instead, they pile on math and language arts homework like they're grooming kids to become work-a-holics (2+ hours every night). GATE=more homework, not greater depth and breadth.
--Submitted by a parent

The campus is great and some of the teachers are outstanding, while others are so-so. The fact that Mt. Woodson is our 'home' school, despite the fact that it's 9 miles each way, makes it impossible for kids with working parents to stay after school for extra help or to participate in extracurricular activities. Music, art, etc. programs are too limited, class size is generally too long, and SPED services are inadequate.
--Submitted by a teacher

Very clean campus. Good parent involvemet shown during the year.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my Kids have attended MT. Woodson from the begining. We have had problems with the school from day one,except when the school was under Mr. Chilley he was a Great man. Thank Goodness our stay in Ramona is coming to a end .
--Submitted by Un Happy Parent, a parent