Barbara Benson Elementary School

My family and I have had a wonderful experience there @ Benson! I had my 2boys go there and the teachers are very caring and very helpful and all the staff too! especially Cindy, school's secretary! She is awesome, always so helpful! thank you Benson and Staff for giving my boys and I an awesome experience and education! Unfortunately, we had to move just recently but will my boys will always remember your school!
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I used this site to find Benson when I was looking to transfer into the TUSD. It is a decision I have never regretted. My children have both attended Benson for the last 4 years and the school is like our extended family. Benson's Principal truly cares about her students, which is evident in her daily interaction with them and the teachers. I would even say she knows each one of those kids by name! Benson has an active PTO, always striving to keep the school fun by funding after school programs, musical classes and other interesting events. Benson is a welcoming gesture to transfers when other schools tend to "call you later IF we have room." This is our last year at Benson and my children and I have had an amazing experience in this little charm of a school. I would highly, highly recommend Benson to anyone!
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Barbara Benson is a great school. We moved to Tustin 3 years ago and I had many elementary schools to choose from. I chose Benson because my nieces both went to the school and they both loved it. They felt loved, they learned, and they made some great friends. I loved that the Principal got to know each student and was always out and involoved in everything. The parent support at this school is AMAZING. Benson is our home and I am happy to be here.
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Not being a Tustin or Orange County Resident , I found this site to be extremely useful. It has helped not only in determining whether the school is a right fit for us academically, but provides the feedback of the schools parents and PTA/PTO. Benson is a wonderful school! The school's Secretary, described Benson the best, when she told me 4 years ago it is a hidden jewel in Tustin, with a park-like setting. Not only did I find it to be true, but found a school I can proudly call home , with great family and teachers, who REALLY do care about the kids. I m glad we made the decision to be Benson Bears, and look forward to our next two years. Sincerely, One proud Benson Mom
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My two kids go to Benson, 2nd and 4th grade and they love everything about benson. The all of teachers and principle are nice, friendly and approchable. Thank you TUSD for having a great small school for my kids.
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Benson is the best kept secret in the Tustin Unified School District. This is a school where kids thrive. The school is charming, the staff is personable, parents are very involved, and the programs that are unique to this school are plenty. In these difficult fiscal times, this elementary still has programs that encourage creativity, art, problem solving, creative writing and so much more! The students and their families are part of something special. The teachers at this school pay close attention not only to their own students, but show kindness and care for all. My children have absolutely thrived academically and socially at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids had the best experience ever at Benson... The teachers and all the staff is awesome and they have the best parent involvement ever!
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My daughter has attended Benson since kindergarten and will be in the 2nd grade come fall, with my son attending kindergarten also. I must state the obvious that the teachers and the principle are all the very best that any school could ever ask for. The involvment by all and with the help of the PTO and all the individual parents makes the a wonderful school for anyone to come to. I look forward to many, many years(at least 8 more) being at Benson and wouldn't want to be any where else.
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I have had my child here since Preschool and I can't say it enough on how happy I am with the quality of education and care that I get not only from the teachers but also from the Principal and school staff. It is such a great pleasure to know that my child is getting the type of education in a public school that he would get from a private school. Kudos to the Teachers/Principal and personnel of this great school.
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I have 2 children in this school. I could not do it without the exceptional teachers, administration and Mrs. Fresch! They offer exceptional programs and help my children feel good about school and themselves. There is a tremendous amount of parent involvement which helps the children take their education seriously! My children struggle in school and even though I do not expect them to, I am touched by the amazing effort all of their teachers have lovingly, willingly provided. Thank you PTO! Thank you Mrs. Fresch! Thank you all Benson teachers...'Benson's Best!'
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