Otis has an amazing principal and a wonderful parent community, and many wonderful caring teachers. A few are tired and need to retire, and sometimes the approach to education is very traditional, and not terribly inspiring to kids, but that's probably true almost everywhere today in our test-driven
... Read more system. We feel very lucky to be part of the diversity and great education at Otis. My son is in first grade and has learned an amazing amount here, and overall we are very happy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
Otis is a diverse school that benefits from a unique blend of excellent teachers working together with committed parents. When these children leave Otis for middle school, they leave as strong, capable students ready to take on the next challenge.
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/08
Otis is just okay!!! The teacher my daughter has this year is so terrible. Most of the parents feel the same way, and we have complained to the principal and he does nothing about it. He always side with her. I have talk to other parents that had her before, and they said to run she is a nightmare.
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Posted by a parent on 03/01/08
The instructional staff is top rate. My childs has flourished beyond what can be expected from a public school system.
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/06
We have been at Otis school for 3 years and we love it. We have a great PTA and lots of parent envolement or support. We have a school garden, music and art programs as well as other fun activites through the year. The school is very diverse and embraces the culture diversity at the school. The principle
... Read more has been well liked and invested in the school. However, for the next school year (2006) a new principle is joining Otis. He comes highly recommended and is from an existing Alameda school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/06
We are incredibly pleased with this school. Otis often gets overshadowed by 'showier' Edison, but we have been delighted with our daughter's experience there. Her teacher for both first and second grade has shown tremendous interest in the children's social and academic growth. We have also been very
... Read more pleased with the sense of community of the parents - moms and dads both. I would definitely recommend Otis. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Otis school has been a great experience for me and my wife as well as my kids. Parent involvement has been a key for the success of our school and teachers getting to know the students and their needs has help them thrive in class.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
Last year my 6 year old son attended 1st grade at Otis School. His teacher was extremely involved in the progress of her students and my son made leaps and bounds in reading, writing and all of the other curriculum offered. He looked forward to going to school, participating with his classmates (now
... Read more good friends) and being involved with his scholastic surroundings. The administration is also noticibly involved in extracurricular activities with fairs, movie nights and many fun and educational activities. If you live on the east end of Alameda you will find a very nice home for your child at Otis. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/05
Otis is a cozy neighborhood school located right next to Krusi Park, with its ample playing fields and fabulous play structure. The school provides PE and music; art docents (parent volunteers) provide art lessons once or twice a month. There is a wide range of afterschool 'enrichment' classes (e.g.,
... Read more woodworking, art, chess, robot building, cooking, and Spanish). Parent involvement is fair, but not great (but seems to be getting better.) Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/05
Otis is a warm welcoming school. My daughter has had great teachers and has achedemically excelled. The PTA is really blossoming into a real partner for the school. I can't say how stongly I love the pricipal Katie Lyons. She has amazing insight into each and every child it is amazing. My great
... Read more expirience at Otis is due in part I belive to my participation there. I know what goes on here and I a m please with it. As with all Alameda pubic schools, I do wish more attention would be put on play yard supervision. Read less
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Alameda schools — Otis Elementary School is located at 3010 Fillmore St, Alameda CA 94501. 3010 Fillmore St is in the 94501 ZIP code in Alameda, CA The school district for Otis Elementary School is the Alameda Unified School District. Otis Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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