Fern Elementary School

I love Fern, Mrs Gausman is so kinda and takes special attention with the kindergarten class.
--Submitted by a parent

My family has had a great time at Fern Elementary. We have had excellent teachers that my children have loved and I have appreciated. We like the smaller enrollment and feel like we are part of a tight community of friends. The construction is unfortunate, but the kids are not bothered and have quickly adjusted to the space limitations. I look forward to the new building and many more great years at Fern.
--Submitted by a parent

Sadly to say I feel this year the school (Torrance School District) is more consern on NOT loosing control on the school than teaching ! These pattern is not from teachers, or principal, It comes from District and upper management they set the pattern (policy / procedures) from everyone else to follow. Everyone is in a hurry to get through the assignment, get those TEST UP than making sure the students are learning. Teaching is about the children not DOLLARS!
--Submitted by a parent

The principal of the school is unprofessional and lacks compassion. She is inconsistent in her disciplinary actions and is unwilling to work with parents when special circumstances arise.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the elementary school that I went to and now my niece and nephew are going there. Unfortunately like many schools the facility could use some work but overall I think the children could use some TLC wether it be scool books, a special day for them on or off campus... I just feel that they deserve something special to happen for and to them. Everyone needs to feel special and I think this will help the many children and teachers their. They are remodeling the school cafateria and they say that will be over a year to do. Sadly to say they are having a few different lunch breaks with various age groups and they are not able to enjoy the play yard as they should. Please pick this school...

Fern has many dedicated teachers who are passionate about the children's education.
--Submitted by a parent

Not a good school especially for the 5th grade. Teachers are doing their jobs but not with their best efforts..Some might be lazier than the others.Only few are working as hard as they could to help..Just compare their score with other schools...Big differences..
--Submitted by a parent

Fern has the best teachers ever! All three of my children got their atart at this school and have grown into successful adults.

I believe Fern Elementary school to be a poor academic learning facility. The teacher to parent communication is non-existant, multiple requests pertaining to a student's performance go unanswered, and progress reports are late or incomplete. State testing shows consistently poor performance, especially in Mathematics. Weekly updates are not sent out weekly, and sometimes months go by in between updated information. The staff is often reluctant and late in answering requests for information. Extra-curricular activities are marginal. Class sizes increasing greatly next year which will lead to even worse academic performance.
--Submitted by a parent

Fern is a very warm, vintage feeling school with a big heart! The parent community is coming together to do great things for the kids.
--Submitted by a parent