Gold Rush Elementary School

School highlights for this school say: "Band". This is misleading because the elementary schools no longer offer band due to budget cuts. This school is also very overcrowded. I would recommend you call and find out actual class sizes rather than relying on averages because they are very misleading. This school has over 30 students in classes at all grade levels. The Douglas County school district overall is in a very sad financial state right now. You will pay for things you never expected to pay for like bus service and text books to the tune of $100 each.
--Submitted by a parent

Things may be changing for the better now that the old administration has moved on!

My son has attended Gold Rush last year and this year. It is a wonderful school! Every teacher seems to be personally invested in the succes of the student and the school as a whole. The environment is calm and very positive. Smile are all around when ever I am in the school. The school has a fantastic book room as well as a well stocked library. It is a beautiful school and I feel lucky that my child is able to attend.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school that my children enjoy going to. Our older son is able to walk to school and back with his friends, just like schools used to be in the "good old days"
--Submitted by a parent

We started at gold rush in January and have had a wonderful experience with both the staff and the kids in the class. It is nice to see the positive energy that the school putts out and then see the kids bring it home with them. I have been very pleased with the communication from the front office staff and teachers. We came from a charter school that didn't seam to communicate well with the parent body at all. I am happy we made the move to gold rush.
--Submitted by a parent

Gold Rush is an amazing school. Teachers, administration and office staff are top notch! I have 2 children at Gold Rush both of whom are thriving academically and socially. I have full confidence that my children are in the right place, and are being both supported and challenged in the appropriate areas. I never worry about my children when they are at school, I know they are in good hands.
--Submitted by a parent

It is when the rubber meets the road is where you will see whether this staff can step it up. Disappointingly, we have come upon "issues" and it is disappointing to see how the issues have not been handled. Looking for a new school.
--Submitted by a parent

Our family loves this school. We have 4 children going to this school and we have not had one bad experience. The teachers have been top notch...we haven't seen teachers in the past that care so much about each individual child. The office staff is wonderful. They know each student and parent by name as they walk in the office. WONDERFUL!! Can't say enough! :)
--Submitted by a parent

there is no discipline or consequences for failure to complete in class work!
--Submitted by a parent

I have been thrilled with the all day Kindergarten program at Gold Rush. Can't say enough about the teaching staff and social growth of my child. It is an academic program all day long from 9-4 and he comes home with a kick in his step and a sense of accomplishment every day. The teachers and staff provide a positive learning environment and my son wakes up ready to go to school every day. He loves it!!! And so do I.
--Submitted by a parent