French Valley Elementary School

This is a great school. My only problem is with my child's second grade teacher who seems to always be yelling at her students every time I come up to the school or every time I see her outside the school after school gets out. My child comes home stress and/or jumpy some days just from having to deal with having his teacher constantly yelling at the class all day. I understand that second graders ca be unruly and occasionally raising your voice is needed to get the class' attention, but for a child to experience this everyday for a whole school year is stressful for the kids, uncalled for and should be minimized.
--Submitted by a parent

Attainment versus achievement! We started here last November. I had high hopes for this school, since it had high rankings. I now understand how numbers can easily be manipulated to obtain scores that may not be very accurate. I have three children. My daughter is a straight A student and is in the GATE program. She does well in any setting but she was not happy at FVES. She said her teacher mainly sat at her computer all day, after assigning worksheets. My 2nd grade son, was assessed after two days of attending FVES and being under all kinds of emotional stress due to the changes and the move. None of this was taken into consideration, nor was his emotional well being. When he didn't perform well on those first tests, he was then labeled and stamped. I was basically bullied into getting him tested for special ed immediately, after he had just made straight E's at his previous 903 API score school. My kindergarten son was not supported properly either and both were at risk of retention. I've now moved my kids to another private school. They are doing great and all three are at the top of their class academically! I also volunteer inside the classroom, not in a hallway!
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We LOVE this school! Our son is 3rd grade he has attended since Kindergarten. We also have a grandchild in 2nd grade. We have always had amazing teachers who put the kids first! We have had excellent communication in all situations. All of the office staff are always friendly and helpful. Great PTA and parent involvement...
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I love the school. They work with my daughter, whatever she needs to help her be successful. My only complaint is Angie in the front office. She has a bad attitude and I always seem to be annoyed when I have to deal with her. She is never smiling and looks like she is always in a bad mood. Everyone else I have had a wonderful experience with.
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I love this school. There is lots of parent involvment at every grade level. My child has been attending this school since Kindergarten and will be graduating soon. FVES has several outstanding and enthusiatic teachers. If your student is attending or is planning on attending this school you will be very pleased. The curriculum is challenging, but the teachers present the material in a manner that is exciting for the students.
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I love FVES. My son is in Kinder and my daughter in 3rd. I believe their curriculum is challenging for a public school. Every teacher we have had at this school has been in close communication with me regarding my childs education. It has been a great experience.
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Great teachers! Great principal! Great community & outstanding school spirit!
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The principal is great however the teachers and parents are cliquish. Cultural sensitivity is not a priority at this school and the teachers are ill prepared. I am very disappointed.
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I luv this school .. I have 2 boys at FVES, 5th and 4th grade, they have been at this school since K they both luv it and there teachers...
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My son attended a different school for K and 1/2 of 1st. He did very well at the top of his class. His learning exploded at French Valley however. By the end of 1st grade he was reading on an early 4th grade level. Now my daughter has started K at French Valley and despite her speech and learning issues she is also growing quickly and is enjoying every step. The teachers we have had are all remarkable. The school is beautiful. I can't imagine a better public school for my kids.
--Submitted by a parent