Beresford Elementary School

Beresford has been a truly wonderful school for both of my children. The Principal and teachers think carefully about everything they do and work exceptionally well together. The PTA/parents are quite involved and it seems like each year gets better - we now have a computer lab, a student garden, an after-school enrichment program, Spanish taught DURING school 4 days a week, and excellent incorporation of the Lifeskills. Way to go Beresford!
--Submitted by a parent

k-3 was very positive at Beresford, however 4th grade was awful. My child was put in a terrible split class. When I went to the principal she did not even want to listen to me, she was no help at all. My child's self esteem suffered.
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Beresford school is a great neighborhood school. My son had a great year and a great teacher. I was on campus a lot and it was so nice to be greeted by passing teachers and the Principle would stop and say good morning. Beresford teaches the LifeSkills system which I highly recommend to all schools and it's great to see them follow them. The PTA continues to be a strong presence with involvement and making things happen to support the school and their education. Great work Beresford!
--Submitted by a parent

Terrific neighborhood school. The Principal is fantastic and the PTA has really stepped things up. This school is great and getting even better. My daughter has really enjoyed it here and had an incredible kindergarten year.
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Beresford is a wonderful school - nice, small size and caring environment. Fantastic principal and teachers and a lot of parents that really care about the school and have put a lot of effort into helping to make it the outstanding school that it is today. I believe that this is the only non-immersion elementary school in San Mateo that has Spanish as part of the curriculum (4 days a week). If you live in the neighborhood, you should definitely come check out Beresford.
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In third grade now and she is looking forward to 4th grade, with the same enthusiasm as her first day of kindergarden. She has had amazing, caring teachers, who recognize her potential and work with her to keep her interested in learning and loving it.

Great school teachers are amazing!! I just love it! They have added a new garden, computer lab, and its just amazing!!
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We have had a great experience with Beresford this year for our third grader. I think the teachers and the principal are involved and care about each student. I really appreciate the small friendly community at Beresford.
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I think that the school has really gone downhill!! The principal has taken the school in the wrong direction. I have decided not to send my children back for the 2010/2011 school year.
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As a second year parent and with an incoming kindergartener I'm excited and proud to see the wonderful changes, enhancements and improvements to our school grounds, the addition of enrichment programs this year and involvement of parents. The parent community has grown stronger and the teachers are amazingly talented, involved and caring - having a positive teaching outlook!
--Submitted by a parent