Bijou Community School

Excellent! Parent involvement through the Spanish Immersion Program has really helped this school. Test Scores are rising!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter went to this school for a very short period of time. Most of the students that go here are based on "certain locations" There is a large population of Hispanic children who go there. Her classes were not productive since children had to have bilingual explanations therefore wasted most of her time waiting than learning. Lake Tahoe unified school district is horrible in general. The city does not put any money towards the school system unless they are going to St. Theresa's catholic school (which I decided to enroll her to) or the science magnet school in Meyers. The sad part is, if you happen to live in a certain area in Tahoe, your child might have to go to this school. Take your child to Sierra House instead. They have a waiting list. I recommend the environmental magnet school, but if you are looking for something close by, sierra house is prob the best. Tahoe valley elementary is a dirt school, DO NOT take your child there. Their faculty do not give much interest and there are no extra curricular activities.
--Submitted by a parent

Bijou is great. The two-way immersion program is such a wonderful complement to our school district. My son is in 2nd grade this year and is so fluent in spanish it is amazing! I hope the entire school can become immersion as the benefits for everyone are already being realized. The teachers and staff are incredibly committed to all the students in this school. It is a very positive learning environment and the low Great Schools ratings do not reflect that accurately.
--Submitted by a parent

Bijou Community school is just that- a community. The parents have become very involved and have great opportunities to make a difference. There is a huge focus on how success now will bring you success in the future with a theme of "Bijou kids go to college!" I am thrilled to have my son there!
--Submitted by a parent

Bijou's teaching and administrative staffs are both fantastic. Bijou offers a Two Way Immersion program that my daughter is enrolled in (just completing her second year) and it is wonderful. I highly recommend this school!!
--Submitted by a parent

We have two children in Bijou Elementary. Both are excelling academically and socially. The staff and parents are wonderful. It is truly a community school were everyone feels welcome. We need to support our schools and our community, get involved in your childs education.
--Submitted by a parent

Choosing an Elementary school for my daughter was a huge decision...Thank goodness we chose the right one!! Bijou is an amazing, cultural, kind and unpretentious school. I feel so welcome there by all staff, the wonderful principal, and the other families. Most importantly my daughter is learning what she needs to be learning and on top of that she is learning another language effortlessly...what more could we ask?!
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a parent of a kindergartner who attends Bijou Community School. We are just finishing our first year and I must say I look forward to the next 7 years with the Bijou Community School (I have smaller children who will start in one year). On my way to school, I pass by 3 other elementary schools and I'm proud that my daughter is getting a bilingual education. It's worth every extra mile!! Thank you LTUSD for bringIng such an amazing program to our community.
--Submitted by a parent

Have you seen this school lately? It is amazing....committed teachers, supportive administration, an amazing parent volunteer organization where over 100 parents volunteer an hour a week or more, and happy, smart, and safe children. What more can I say? Bijou is the best place for my children. Check it out for yourselves at www.bijouschool.org!
--Submitted by a parent

I have chosen to send my son to this school because of it's great diversity and commitment to education and community. Contrary to some of the past reviews here and from other sources, Bijou has overcome many obstacles and challenges which is proven by outstanding test score improvement. You cannot ask for overnight change in such a situation, but through the hard work of the staff and teachers, the change is at hand. Furthermore, parental involvement has increased dramatically and with this involvement, many of the negative issues are being addressed. If you are truly concerned about this school and education in the district, please visit the school and talk to the teachers and all the parents you will find at the school.
--Submitted by a parent