Shirakawa (George Senior) Elementary School

This school is overall good compares to other Franklin-Mckinely schools in terms of studies,ambience and location wise. What i like most that i am seeing steady improvement in my kid's performance in Maths and Language.The principal and teachers are very approachable too if you have concern relating to your child educational development needs.
--Submitted by a parent

My son's teacher was so dedicated to helping him do his very best. The principle helped make this school safe for my son.
--Submitted by a parent

WORST SCHOOL EVER! its awful!!! not recommended! all work and no play! mean and rude teachers! BOOOO!!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is best among other san jose public school so they say. This is my son's first public school experience.He goes to second grade and his class constantly emphasis on maths and reading curriculam. Also new principal seems actually very dedicated and approchable towards the betterment of school progress.
--Submitted by a parent

I must say I feel lucky to be attending such a superior school. Last year my son was in kindergarten. I was nervous for him due to the fact that my son was in a daycare/ preschool that had no real foundation for reading and writing. My son went into that class unable to write his alphabet, his name, or read. His teacher took the time to notice his strengths and weaknesses. She showed superb teaching skills and took my son from ground zero to an acheiver. His teacher would send home honest updates on his progress each week, every time we had parent teacher conferences it was the same- pure honesty and helpful advise of different resources to better my childs education based on his own level of learning. I am pleased knowing my child has a better understanding of what a teacher should be, a true mentor.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff is knowlegable and fair. Most of the teachers enjoy being there teaching the kids. I help out a lot and even the upper grade kids seem to like their teachers and enjoy class (as much as most kids seem to).
--Submitted by a parent

the teachers are passionate, the students are alive, spirited and seem to enjoy the staff and campus.

I wish this school had music class. I was hoping my son would continue practicing trumpet in band, but when I asked, they had discontinued music classes. Very disappointing!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Clean, most teachers dedicated, uniforms create equality, and the district has good initiatives... but the administration is horrible. No consistency or follow-up or support. I swear discipline is decided by a dart board rather than merit. The afterschool programs are also inconsistent.
--Submitted by a teacher

This school is very nice outside ! If your child doesn't have any special needs,it seem ok ,but when your child is in special needs it really is terrible.They don't have enough services and don't care much about how to help your child.
--Submitted by a parent