Not happy here at all, my daughter is new, in the 5th grd started attending this year. Her homeroom teacher is 'laid-back' I'm told by the principle, we are not getting much to any homework from any of her studies. The principle isn't a fan of homework, so my daughter does must of her's during class
... Read more time. She reads books during class time and she crafts with yarn (supplied by her teacher) during class time. Really were is the education that should be happening during class time? My daughter has missed a week of school due to flu caught at school, on Monday I requested homework, so here we are on Thursday and yet to get it. Shouldn't I be concerned? Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/09
Update on the review I posted here last year: All our children have attended John Jacobs. It is a great neighborhood school in the middle of a solid neighborhood with much to offer. Teachers are dedicated and professional, with good team mentoring and a range of career stages. Adminsitrative staff are
... Read more exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. Classrooms are clean, well kept up and cheerful. Parent involvement is encouraged; there are many opportunities to plug in and serve; the PTO is active and well-led. About the only weak spot, as other reviewers note, is the principal, who often appears disengaged and lacks the enthusiasm and leadership qualities of her predecessor. Last year I said 'time will tell on this;' well, time has told: this principal is profoundly lacking in leadership and communication skills, and the school has suffered as a result. Overall, still among the best in WESD, but facing leadership problems. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/11/09
All of our children have attended John Jacobs. The teachers are wonderful despite the fact that they have to deal with a leader who has absolutely no leadership skills. Thank goodness our children are done there; as most of the awesome support staff has either quit or been run off. JJ used to be one
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Posted by a parent on 07/31/09
Unfortunately my son was only able to attend here one year in Kindergarten. We loved it and are sad that we are moving away. My son is highly intelligent and also has ADHD, which can mean a lot of extra work for teachers! Teachers and staff went out of there way to make school a positive experience
... Read more for him. The literacy lab was wonderful and really helped him. I wish that there was a stronger phonics base in the curriculum, but overall I am very happy with John Jacobs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/09
This school has gone way downhill since the prior Principle Mrs. MacArthur left. There is lack of leadership and communication. What's up with all the women and only two men in the entire school? I feel men are better disciplinarians, which is what this school lacs.
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I think J.J is a wonderful school w/ a great teaching staff! I have volunteered in the 'Jungle' and think Wendy Wittenwyler and the her staff do a incredible job.I love that there are some many parents that volunteer. That tells me that the parents want to be involved because they care about J.J's! Keep
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
Everyone is nice and fair. You dicapline us very well and everyone cares abuot the students and each a lot even if they don't get along to well.
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Posted by a student on 07/18/07
My son has attended this school since kindnegarten I love it. He is special needs and I was amazed at the progress he has made here. When he first started he would barely talk, and I saw immediate improvments! When you walk in it just feels good.
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Posted by a parent on 06/14/07
My daughter is in 5th grade and continues to absolutely love school. She started at JJ in 2nd grade and I have to say she has not had a teacher that we both didn't like. They have been caring and dedicated. There are plenty of opportunities for parental involvement. The principal encourages this and
... Read more her enthusiasm for her school is very obvious as she is a great advocate for both the students and teachers. Due to budget cuts a couple of years ago they lost the availability of orchestra which was disappointing, however beyond the control of the school itself. I am always proud to say that my child attends JJ. She is getting a great education. Read less
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Phoenix schools — John Jacobs Elementary School is located at 14421 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix AZ 85023. 14421 N 23rd Ave is in the Deer Valley neighborhood and 85023 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for John Jacobs Elementary School is the Washington Elementary School District 6. John Jacobs Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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