James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School

The new principal is fantastic. Several helicopter moms have complained about the new principal for not being a bobble head. I respect her for standing up to them, even after they threaten to move their child out of the school. It is amazing how these parents blame everyone else for their child's inability to cope in the public school system. Thank you for taking your child out to home school and shelter them from society. They will make great additions to our world in the future from the comfort of your couch. It only takes a few parents to make life tough for an entire classroom. Let's put the control back in the hands of the teachers. Cowan is a public school and yet several Cowan parents have a sense of entitlement. The teachers, principal and MOST parents are fantastic. Stop hovering over your child and let them live.
--Submitted by a parent

The new principal is unwilling to stand for the children. After countless complaints, she continues to do nothing about a teacher who bullies the children. Two students have left the school this year because of this teacher and the inaction of the principal. Bullying is ignored at this school. It is called "teasing" and permitted to continue. The only thing the principal has done to deal with bullying among the older students is post a small banner on the wall near the office. There are no assemblies on bullying, and no conflict resolution outlets for the children. Had we not had two good years at this school, out of four, I would have given it a one instead of a two.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is the best school in Sacramento! Both of my kids are the students there. I see a very huge progress in learaning and education in both of them. Mrs Pratton and Mrs. Bush are excellent and very dedicated teachers! All field trips, projects, and every day study just make our children smarter, better, and more envolved in school life.
--Submitted by a parent

It is a really good school. Teachers and parents are very involved in students' success. Field trips and aother activities are excellent done. The only poor thing is parking. There is no enough space for parking and picking up kids.
--Submitted by a parent

All the teachers really care about the success of the students.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Cowan is fantastic! However I agree with February 8, 2008. My son has OCD, which was difficult because Cowan is not really equipped to handle anything but the ordinary average child. My son did fine academically and socially every year except for trouble with his 6th grade teacher (who is now teaching 3rd grade). I always recommend Cowan to parents in Carmichael searching for a top school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school that we have been a part of for many years, every teacher is outstanding and you never have to worry about how your child is doing because they are always keeping in touch with you, the field trips are phenomenal. And the kids justs love to be at Cowan, I can only pray that my daughter gets in also !
--Submitted by a parent

The expectations are high and if you have a child that is an average learner, they will feel the pressure of not being up to par. However, the principal is a strong caring leader with child advocacy her number one priority. Some issues with staff members in upper grades, otherwise staff is spectacular and provide a great learning environment. Overall it is a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. They have shown me that the outter apperance of the school has no meaning. The acidemics is wonderful, I recently moved and I found that my son is more advanced than the kids in this other school in ritzy Roseville. We really miss the staff and parents.
--Submitted by Jynaia, a parent

This school is totally awesome and the parent and staff participation in school activities and events is high above any other school around. The educational level that the teachers provide for students is stellar.
--Submitted by a parent