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Jim Thorpe Fundamental School
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Parent Reviews (13 reviews)
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To put it loosely in the words of John Wooden: If you aren't making mistakes, you aren't doing anything. Making mistakes is a part of life, learning to accept that even if you try your very best you can still fail. The best part of failure is that it provides us an opportunity for growth! Children need to feel safe to fail and try again. I To be a scholar, one must be willing to take risks and learn from his mistakes. At Thorpe our goal is to educate young minds to reach their full potential and meet their goals, whatever they may be. During my time at Thorpe I have met some very exceptional children who have gone on to do great things. Part of what makes this school #1 in Santa Ana is the Fundamental School Agreement, demanding and rigorous, but producing incredible results.
Did not noticed when kids were being bullied. Made some, not all, kids terrified of failing. Failing is part of life, learning to accept that even if you try your very best you can still fail. Children need to feel safe and be very nurchured. Some teachers my kids have experienced have been so loving and awesome, others have been such a dissapointment. The women who monitor them have been disrespectful at the children, when it wasn't called for at all. The crossguard is in such a sour mood, that you see kids avoiding him at all cost, and parents constantly arguing with him. I will say I've seen some really great things about this school, the involvement you have in the school is great, my kid's education is really advance than most kids in a regular public school. I want the best for my and all kids.
The change in administrative staffing has made a positive impact in the school this year. One of the concerns that before/after-school security was lacking was immediately addressed with additional staff. The general feeling tone is better as well. Parents feel that their concerns are being heard now, which was not something that was happening as much before.
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