Sand Hill Elementary School

This school has sucked the fun out of learning for my kindergartener. They offer outdoor recess to Kindergarteners only once a week. Probably because they suffer academically, this school seems to show zero importance to physical education. It's no surprise so many of it's students are overweight. My child is bored ( also not challenged) in the classroom whie he listens to other children playing on the playground. It has been a very sour start for my child's educational career and I am thoroughly dissappointed.
--Submitted by a parent

A school in transition, but with amazing teachers and staff. Like most schools it could really use more funds but it has a small but dedicated PTSO and school volunteers. The students are hard working, test scores for the last year are equal to the other elementary school in town. Wonderful music teacher. My child is 'above grade level' and is always given additional challenges. In addition the school is newer than the other elementary and the building has a much more open, 1 level school plan.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had mixed feelings about this school.They are good with most of the students,but they are lacking in funds to make a free and appropriate education for those with special needs.I have 2 autistic children who are not getting the best education and are seeking other schools to meet their needs.If you have a typically developing child they are pretty good but,do not have a lot of funding and seek the community to help out as much as possible.I can come in and observe anytime but feel my children can not get the most of their educational needs.
--Submitted by Leslie, a parent

I am highly impressed with this school. They have been so great to all 3 of my kids. My children have come so far academically since being a part of this school. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a teacher

This school is not equipped to handle childeren with enrichment needs. My daughter has been labeled the smart kid in class and is not getting learning experience but is helping the rest of the class to achieve their goals. This school is better suited to deal with learning disabilities and handicaps.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been going here for the last 4 yrs. The staff there is wonderful. The principal is new but is easy and wonderful to work with. He goes out of his way to make a situation right. They have boys and girls club, choir. I know a lot of the parent really get involved. It is a small comm. going fast. They also have a wonderful speech therapy staff.