My two daughters go to dual lenguage classes, they have been for two years and I love it! I lived 20 minutes away but it was worth the driving, just moved so I can be closer to the school. The teachers are awesome!
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Posted by a parent on 12/26/07
If you ever run into a real critical issue with your child, such as health and educational issues, you will be stoned walled by the principal and education board, member that have been selected by the parents. The superintendent has absolutely no control and the school does not jump through any hoops
... Read more to protect children being bullied and victimized by other students. This is a huge issue at Gilbert Elementary. The teachers are wonderful....the administration is not. Parents need to speak up for their childrens rights and stop trusting that their best interests are in mind. The princial cares about funding....that's it. And the recent score of for the school.....do your own research. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/07
My child attends GE and is in a pma class and I couldn't ask for a better program, school or campus as a whole. My child loves attending this school and all of the extracurriculars that are available after school. I don't think my child would be as successful at any other school.
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Posted by a parent on 02/21/06
My daughter has attended this school for 3 years. I love the teachers and principal. They are very nuturing and set values for all the students which they hold them to. They encourage parental involvement from helping in the classroom to extracurricular activities. The classrooms are set up so you
... Read more can choose between the traditional 1 grade at a time to the multiple grade classroom as well as bilingual classrooms. The campus is beautiful. Each classroom is its own building, but amoungst the buildings are gardens. Even though its an outdoor campus, it is very safe. It is locked during classtime with the only enterance through the office. Academics are outstanding. Computers are located in the classrooms as well as a computer lab. Interns from ASU are usually found in the classrooms for extra help. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/06
Gilbert Elementary is rich in tradition and stresses that there are all types of learners. They provide multiple choices of academic programs to match your childs needs. They have intergrated classrooms with special needs students, multi-age learning classrooms, looping classes where the student can
... Read more stay with a teacher for two years, bilingual classes as well as 'traditional' classes. The staff and principal do a great job of helping parents understand and place children in these programs. I have been impressed with the quality work my children are given. All students have the opportunity to be in a musical each year and they support many extracurricular clubs and activities,i.e. gardening, ogeanography, hands across the border, chess, reading, homework clubs, and much more. Parents are welcomed to be be involved and feel important in their conribution to help all students achieve both academic and social skills areas. They are tiger-ri-fic! They are great. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/05
I've been very happy with the quality of the overall educational experience. The teachers are very open to parent-teacher communication and my children have had great success at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/05
Good teacher to student ratio. Broad subject and other curricular ajendum. Friendly teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 04/20/05
My child attended only Kindergarten at Gilbert Elementary. The kindergarten teachers were excellent and the kids seem to have a lot of fun. The school seems well run.
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Posted by a parent on 05/04/04
My experience with this school has been great. The teachers and administration is great. I love the campus setup.
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Posted by a parent on 08/01/03
Best elementary school in Gilbert! Fantastic principal, teachers and instructional assistants. Multi-age classes and looping classes are wonderful opportunities for the children.
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Gilbert schools — Gilbert Elementary School is located at 175 W Elliot Rd, Gilbert AZ 85233. 175 W Elliot Rd is in the 85233 ZIP code in Gilbert, AZ The school district for Gilbert Elementary School is the Gilbert Unified School District 41. Gilbert Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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