Carolyn A. Clark Elementary School

Don't be fooled by the nice houses around this school. This was my son's first year here and just say I've been losing a lot of sleep. Before attending this school my son use to wake up every morning excited to go to school. That has changed completely. Now he asks me is the weekend here yet. He doesn't enjoy going to school like he use to. His teacher is so moody. After talking to numerous parents I've been told not to bring up any concerns you have about your child's teacher. Unless you want your child's teacher to give your child a hard time at school. It's so sad to have parents tell me that. It worries me when I send my son off to school. Living in a more upscale neighborhood you would think the school would be better. Unfortunately these teachers are not held accountable for any of their acts due to the teacher's union. Teachers cannot reprimanded for anything. Teachers are untouchable. The reason why the schools scores high in these affluent areas is that parents can afford to send their kids to after school programs, its not because the teachers here are good teachers. In conclusion don't think just because your paying more for a house the schools are better
—Submitted by a parent

My son just graduated from the school after staying here for 6 years. Overall, this is wonderful school from academic, to environment, to activities, to teachers caring, to parent involvement, to students themselves. This school is very compatitive to private schools and other great schools in Palo Alto and Cupertino. My son likes the school so much that he doen't allow us to move out Evergreen at all, although some of his friends are in Cupertino and Palo Alto. I recommend parents being more active to the school events, more thinking, more caring, more volunteers, to build better community.
—Submitted by a parent

First let me say if you do not have a child that goes to this school why are you making these specific comments? It sounds like you are attacking a teacher without all the facts and then ranting about whatever comes into your mind. By the way, the teacher that you have named is one of the best, caring,creative,inspiring people I have ever met.
—Submitted by a parent

I would like to respond to the review by someone claiming to NOT have children at Clark, yet they seem to have teacher names and THINK they know other details such as a specific incident that might have happened at the school, API importance of the district/school, the amount of homework, and that students at Clark have "suicidal thoughts" due to the pressures put on them by the school. Really?! First, this person must be an unhappy parent that is referencing something to do with their own student, or it is some with an axe to grind for some other reason. If it is an actual parent, how dare you mention a teacher by name and not even talk to them directly, which I really doubt you did, because if you had, you would know the teacher mentioned is NOTHING like what you stated. Very cowardly of you. If your issue is with this teacher, then why are you slamming the entire school/district? The teachers at this school put no more pressure on the students than do the parents. The goal from all involved at this school is to create successful and productive citizens in the local and global communities. How DARE you speak this way of this wonderful teacher and the school/district.
—Submitted by a teacher

I am consistently impressed by the quality of education in this school. Way much better than expected.
—Submitted by a parent

plenty of parent volunteers, computer equipments, extra curriculum activities, friendly teachers and principle, safe environment,
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent school. My son started his first grade in this school since the school started. I have 2 kids going to this school. The teachers and parents are very involved with the kids education in this school. The principal has been a great support to this school.
—Submitted by a parent

My kids have been in this school since the school opened. The school is good except for the secretary. I have had a very bad experience with her.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has the best staff and teachers possible. Everybody really cares and the teachers always help out, a lot. This place is wonderful and I would recommend it for anyone and everyone.
—Submitted by a parent

Best school and great teachers ...The students really get involve in the activities, especially the odessey of the mind program ....
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school, my son will be in fourth grade this year, it seems every year he changes his mind about who his best teacher is, since all the teachers are doing excellant jobs, it is hard for him to decide...
—Submitted by a parent

I love this school. Seems a little ridiculous to rezone the boundaries and have enrollment go down forcing the transfer of some amazing teachers. Why? I ask. Seems like more sense to keep the boundaries and keep the children and keep the teachers....you already had the resources to handle it...all they are doing is moving the problems around in the meantime losing teachers that have made Carolyn Clark the school that it is.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. This was my child's new school and I did see a lot of improvement. I like the way the school keeps parents involved. We made the right decision for my child.
—Submitted by a parent

Great school! Great teachers! A wonderful learning environment for all the students that attend.
—Submitted by a parent

An excellent school, great environment for a kid. Most teachers and the Pricncipal get my Kudos. A perfect balance and averry healthy envronment
—Submitted by a parent

I'm quite impressed with this school. There are so many extra activities after school for my kid to be involved in. He's a 1st grader and I've gotten him involved in chess club, piano, and run & walk club. They also have Arts Attack program for the kids. The PTA has a lot of family activities as well. Amount of h/w is ok too.
—Submitted by a parent

This I a CA distunguished school so my kid love it plus the the teachers don't give a lot of homework and encourage them to work hard.
—Submitted by a parent

I have two children (6th grader, and 2nd grader) attending this school since it opened 4 years ago. The teachers are caring and responsive. Academic program is challenging. However, the children are given too much homework everyday.
—Submitted by a parent

Clark has the right mix of elements to be a top rated school: experienced principal, energetic teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, hard-working kids, involved parents, and... all those high-end new homes in the neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent

The quality of academic programs is excellent. Music, art and sports are also awesome. Parent involvement are also good.
—Submitted by a parent