Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School

I have two daughters at Stevenson. This is a great school. The staff for its most part is super, supportive and provide a great quality of education. It is very academic driven and like any other school, will only continue to thrive as long as we have parent involvement. There are a few things that could be improved in the school, such as the cafeteria and the kids play areas. However, this will only be possible with the community support. This is a call to every parent with kids are RLS. Let's support our school and get involved in community activities that will elad to the improvement of the campus. Go Dolphins!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student that has graduated from Robert Louis Stevenson. I have started from Kindergarten all the way to fifth grade. In the last five years, I have enjoyed school very much and often looked forward to going to school. The lessons are very engaging, and I have learned many interesting and useful facts. However, I personally think they need to do a better job on the yearbooks. One of my teachers was very rude to me and did not care for me at all, and I was especially young at the time(first grade), but he/she has retired a year ago. My fourth grade teacher made the biggest difference in my life and I especially want to thank him/her. The music teacher was quite snappy and would get annoyed when you made a mistake. However, I have made friends since Kindergarten, so there is no need to worry about that. MANY of my personal things were stolen, and they were hidden in the back of my desk(rulers, pencil cases, etc.).

We have been at the school for over five years. We disagree with the critical comments noted below. RLS has an active PTA that is involved in many efforts. For example, the PTA will be holding a raffle event in the next few weeks. Also, the school works very hard at encouraging diversity. Although we are of a different background than the majority of kids at the school, our kids have always been welcomed and do quite well socially. The best thing about the school is truly the teachers -- they are simply the best. And it shows in the good test scores at the school. If you want teachers who will push your child to do the best she can do, RLS is the place to be!
--Submitted by a parent

We are not pleased with this school at all. Yes perhaps the scores are high, but that's not the only indicator of a healthy environment for kids. This school is lacking in communications with parents, parents involvement and diverse activities.
--Submitted by a parent

In my opinion the school needs a lot of work in school spirit, diversity, helping to close the achievement gap, and helping students to get along socially. If your child is passive and of any ethnicity like African American, your kid may not do well here. But one great teacher that I can rave about is Mr. Yohe!!!
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My son attended RLS grades 1-5 and now that he is in middle school I truly appreciate what a great school this was. It is very supportive, positive, and most of all safe. It was challenging enough since they have break-out sessions for GATE students, which was great. His middle school does not do this, which has been tremendously disappointing. I also really love the ladies that run the KEEP after-school program. They watched my son grow up and they are the nicest, sweetest group of women. RLS is very fortunate that have them.
--Submitted by a parent

R.L.S. is a wonderful public school with the small class sizes like a private school. The teachers are caring and involved with their students and the parents. It is a place where everyone get to know you personally.
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Both our children have attended RLS since kindergarden. It was not our first choice but we ended up being very happy with it. We have been very happy with the teachers. PRos
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The principal at this school does not support the Special Education program. Paras are the first to be cut. She does not attend IEP meetings. Beautifican of the school is her first priority.
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This is a good school with wonderful teachers, although more could be done in terms of principal leadership. We do not have too many newsletters from her, and would like to keep informed.
--Submitted by a parent