Jacks Valley Elementary School

This school is by far one of the worst elementary schools in the area. They pride themselves on how much money they have, but money isn't enough to improve what matters at this school. They may have money, but that is not enough to pay for teachers who are kind or great with kids, or even enthusiastic about teaching. The staff seems overworked, unhappy, and not all excited about teaching. The playground equipment is old and outdated and last year during the school year when it was over 100 degrees, there wasn't even a functioning air conditioning for my daughters class! The awful things, like a teacher refusing to let another 1st grader use the bathroom, which forced him to go "number two", in his pants, was not only humiliating for him, but made me furious with this awful teaching staff! The mother of the boy pulled him out of school immediately. This school is probably the worst school in the entire school district. I would urge any parent, who cares about their child to do whatever it takes to make sure you child can go elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

I absolutely love this school and so did my son. My son was on honor roll in 5ht and 6th grade and the teachers pushed him to his best. I can't say enough good things about the teachers and principal and counselor, and secretaries. The principal gets handed bitter lemons at times and turn it into sweet ice cold lemonade. The counselor does so much including Safe School Ambassador program for the 4th-6th graders and Bully Blockers for kindergarten through 3rd grade. We have the most modern technology in Northern Nevada (thanks to a huge donation from Big George Adventures. They have a running school program where the whole school runs about 8 times a year also sponsered by Big George . Yes we are on the watch list but if you see what area we tested low in , you could understand how the teachers and principals hands are tied. Until we have parents more responsible for their child's test scores we will probably stay on the watch list. I am a PTSO memeber and I know for a fact that the teachers, counselor and prinicpal have gone above and beyond the duty to get those test scores up. Wil miss this school greatly.
--Submitted by a parent

Only reason why I gave the school 1 star was because I had to. I am a parent of a child that attends this school and I am curently trying to relocate because of the school. They DO NOT believe in homework. Lazy teachers, lazy principal, the school is truly filthy, just all around lazy.
--Submitted by a parent

teacher quality at this school is very poor, had a teacher picking on my child which I tried talking to so I went to the principal and when I talked to the principal nothing was done about this teacher. Would not recommend.
--Submitted by a parent

I am happy with the school but am not happy with the state requirements and neither are the teachers that I have spoken with. Thank you to the teachers whom do care and continue to help our children excel and keep striving :) Thank you
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended Jacks Valley from K-4th and " LOVES" her school. The teachers and principle are great but yes not much homework and none on weekends, although they offered GT program, kids club afterschool, hiking club, student counsel, safe school ambasador, etc. I helped in the classes as a dad and I don't want to move until she finishes 6th grade at her request.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three kids at Jacks Valley and I am extremely happy with the teachers, administrative staff and the principal. There is homework (contrary to what others say), and I know this because I help my kids with theirs every night. There are movie nights in the winter, a sock hop, the Fall festival, a camp out every couple of years, a chili cookoff and other activities. These activities are very important to the staff and PTSO and as a parent I am glad that my kids attend this school. In the six years and nine teachers my kids have had, I don't question for one moment that these teachers don't care about their students education.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and principal care very much about the children. I've found my daughter's teacher is very open and responsive to emotional and educational needs.
--Submitted by a parent

This school doesn't believe in homework, has tempermental teachers, and is filthy! I do not reccomend it!

This school is welcoming, inviting, and has lots of parent involvement. Many fun activities are provided for families including a Sock Hop, Camp Out, and School BBQ. Academics are a priority and all students are challenged whether they are gifted or struggling readers.
--Submitted by a parent