Marblehead Elementary School

I just read the posting on 12/27/2011 regarding the crossing guard at Marblehead and the safety of the school. I want to clarify that crossing guards are hired by the City of San Clemente, not by CUSD or Marblehead Elementary School. The crossing guard is an employee of the City of San Clemente and neither the school or the district has a part in the hiring or evaluation process of crossing guards. However,as the principal of Marblehead Elementary School I have notified the City of San Clemente and inquired about these allegations.
--Submitted by a teacher

I have had children at this school for four years. I have LOVED every teacher we have had. The teachers at Marblehead go above and beyond not only in my children s academics, but in all facets of my children s lives. This school is unique to the area as it offers a very small student body, which gives the students and parents a tight family feel. The principal, teachers and staff sincerely care about my children. And the parents are eager to volunteer and help in the classroom and at extracurricular events. I cannot say enough good things about this school!
--Submitted by a parent

I have a slightly different perspective than most parents as I have a special needs child. We transferred to this school after being at a different one for the last few years, always in a special ed program. This is our first year here. First, I think our teacher is amazing-- probably the best we have had to date. My child has made remarkable academic progress in the program. I have found the support staff (speech therapist, occupational therapist, etc) to be of the highest caliber. I feel the entire team really cares about my child. I have found the principal to be exceptional and am quite impressed by her involvement. She has been present at every IEP, and has been extremely prompt at following up with any action items discussed. I cannot say the same thing about the principal at the last school we attended. I have been able to compare 2 schools in the district directly (from a parent's perspective), and I believe Marblehead far exceeds the other school we attended.
--Submitted by a parent

Marblehead is a wonderful, family-first school that exemplifies the Aloha spirit. The teachers are fabulous--and our principal is just exceptional.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Marblehead because all of the teachers are so creative and helpful!
--Submitted by a parent

I love Marblehead because we are always trying to better everything in life and strive to be the best!
--Submitted by a parent

It is a great place for kids, parents and teachers. Learning is the top priority.

I love the family of students, parents, and staff of Marblehead School! I feel lucky to work there as a teacher. Thanks to everyone at Marblehead for your dedication and aloha spirit!
--Submitted by a teacher

We have a wonderful community of parents, students, teachers and faculty! Everyone pitches in to help out!
--Submitted by a parent

My oldest is just going into 1st grade this year. we started at kindergarten. i am amazed how my daughter can read, write, add and learn responsibility, build relationships and respect. I am very proud of my daughters accomplishments and the excitement of the different activities they have for her and her friends. I know she wouldn't of gained all of this without the hard work and heart felt teachers she has and had. I appreciate how ,so far, the teachers she has and had are genuinely in love with their jobs. I feel they take the time to know each student and work with them at their levels.I am proud and apppreciative of the confidence she has built in herself to acheive and not afraid to try something new. The teachers and the office have been very understanding and helping.We are so very lucky, my daughter and I, to be privileged to go to Marblehead Elementary in San Clemente, Ca. I hope all schools can be like ours! Thank you Marblehead! We love you!You are definetely #1 to us!
--Submitted by a parent