Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School

CJ Morris is a fantastic school. The One-2-One technology program it offers 2-5 grade is superb. My boys are challenged to think deeper and apply the concepts they learn through the International Baccalaureate -Primary Years Program (IB-PYP). My boys love going to CJM and we are pleased with the education they are getting there.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school. The programs they offer are challenging and multi-dimensional. There are no shortages for equipments as every students have their own laptop. Plenty of extra-curreculm activities for parent involvement. So far, I have been very pleased with this school.
--Submitted by a parent

CJ Morris is an amazing school! My boys enjoy going to school at CJM. The IB-PYP world school fosters well rounded students who exhibit good character traits and strive to do better. The teachers have high expectations of their students. The school offers various programs to help struggling students and challenge advanced students. Also there are many after school opportunities for all the students to engage in. The students are also encouraged to use technology and the school has laptops that are brought into the classroom for students to use. I highly recommend CJ Morris!
--Submitted by a parent

CJ Morris is a very good school ! They have many programs available for struggling learners ! Technology Institute, Homework club, Summer School, and the Outreach Program, all of which my son was able to participate in. The office staff is very organized and friendly, this school is very Preofessional and structured. Highly recommend !
--Submitted by a parent

I am very impressed with C.J. Morris Elem. The fact that it is an IB World school is just the beginning. It was a committed staff that put that program together and continue to find ways to improve their teachings. And now that the school is going to be modernized, it will have the upgrades in technology, utilities, and even storage space that it needs. The office staff is pleasant and has always offered their help whenever I or the community club has needed it. I am very excited that my children will continue to have such a wonderful experience in their primary years.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very disappointed in the overall experience I'm having a Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School. My second child is going through the school now and my first in going into high school. The 'community feel' that once existed is GONE. I think a lot of this has to do with the principal. C.J. used to be kept clean at all times and all staff memebers were happy! Now, the hallways are a mess and some rooms are unkept. I pity the students who are in rooms that are filled with clutter. This is too distracting for learning. I'm happy that C.J. is an I.B. PYP school, however, I feel very strongly that it is taking away from the California State curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent

First I would like to congratulate C.J. Morris on becoming an IB school. Our school and it's leadership worked very hard to achieve this international status and I see it every day how it's paid off through my daughter. Academic program is awesome. We are very fortunate to have Music in the Box, other schools are not as lucky. Parent involvement is wonderful,in which I take great pride in doing so myself.We have a wonderful Community Club, where I also participate as much as I can. The teachers are great, I've had many opportunities to witness their teachings and personalities and I like what I see. We have a great principal and staff. In response to other reviews about our staff- let's be real, they are real people, not perfect people and on a daily basis are dealing with 500+ kids! I personally think they are doing their best!
--Submitted by E. Siordia, a parent

I am excited about the curriculuum at CJ Morris. We are an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Candidate School and are expecting to be credentialed soon. The 2nd through 5th grades are learning Spanish. The students are learning to be global thinkers and their critical and analytical skills are being developed through the methods of inquiry part of the program. Not only do my chidren learn about weather they learn that it is something that is common all over the world and they study what weather does in other parts of the world. they learn not only about the American Revolution but about other country's fight against tyranny. I am impressed with the principal and all the staff. the school has agreat sense of community. The children know not just their own classmates but the other students in other classes and grades.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had 2 children attend CJ Morris. They both had wonderful teachers and loved their experiences there.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a little disappointed with this school. I am not doubt about most teachers' ability of teaching the students but there are some just have no enthusiasm. I also had some bad experience with the front office staff and hope they can do somthing to improve their attitude.
--Submitted by a parent