Poinsettia Elementary School

Great teachers, but horrible "office lady's". I have been in that office a hand full of times and every time i do, the "lady's" in that office just give attitude and act like they don't want to be bothered. Also, they never return phone calls back. And parking is a NIGHTMARE!
--Submitted by a parent

My child has had an excellent experience at Poinsettia. Teachers have been excellent...couldn't ask for better! GATE is not as robust as it used to be but understand that's due to budget cuts across the county and not a direct reflection of the school.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has been at the Poinsettia since Kindergarten and is now in 5th grade. The teachers have all been below average and bring nothing new or innovative to the classroom. They have no idea about differentiated curriculum and have trouble with classroom discipline. My child is a GATE student and there has been virtually no GATE program at the school. The school may look good on paper, but has absolutely nothing to offer. Look elsewhere for a great learning environment.
--Submitted by a parent

Poinsettia is a wonderful school and has great extras that so many schools don't get a chance to experience. My children have had Harvil, Clow, Becker, and Ditto as teachers. They are all amazing and would not change a thing about any of their varied teaching methods. Each time my child was placed with just the right teacher for his/her needs. Excellent! A+
--Submitted by a parent

We have one child who has attended for 3 years and one starting starting in 08. Teaching staff is excellent and as good as a California school gets. Test scores are among the highest in the Country. Teacher expereince and creativity is exceptional. Student safety is a priority and taken seriously. Parents are activley involved in the classroom and a real addition to the expereince for children. An overall outstanding learnnig environment.
--Submitted by a parent

We have had a mixed experience at Poinsettia. I have no complaints about any of the teachers, all have been great for our three kids and have gone out of their way to help in many ways. We have had a difficult time getting a response out of the higher ups relating to playground supervision, fighting and aggressive behavior from one student who was allowed to disrupt an entire classroom for most of this past year. We love this school and hope to see an improvement next year.
--Submitted by a parent

As high a quality of education as you can find in a public school in Ventura or anywhere for that matter. Very good programs for the kids and they are always well supervised regardless of the prior opinion. I went here as did my three kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome teachers but I have seen a steady decline in follow through of discipline problem kids. The playground is not supervised as needed. I'm pulling my child out at the end of this year, good riddance!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school and great teachers. Would send all my children here if I could
--Submitted by a parent

A gem of public education system!
--Submitted by a teacher