Our experience with Paden has been very positive. The Principal enthusiastically leads a morning ceremony each day where kids, teachers, and parents gather on the schoolyard to hear announcements and to start the day in a positive way. This is just one example of how Paden fosters a real community
... Read more feel. There is a strong group of involved parents who really work to make the school a better place. I highly recommend it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
My daughter just started at Paden this Fall. So far, we have been very pleased by the quality of the teachers and the participation of the parents. The Principal is enthusiastic and really seems to care about the school and the welfare of the kids and his staff. I highly recommend Paden!
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Posted by a parent on 10/30/08
We had excellent teachers at this school and an overall great experience. There was a bad scare one year we had a really horrible teacher that was getting shuttled around the district. We pulled my son out for that year and went to Lum. A very good school as well. This teacher was an anomoly to an otherwise
... Read more perfect elementary expeereience. That being said there is one teacher theere to be avoided but otherwise great teachers and staff and an active parent involvemnt Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/08
Very good elementary school, with combined first/kindergarten classrooms. P.E., Music, and after-school enrichment offers are also good features.
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/06
This's my daughter's second year to paden. Most teachers are nice and patient to students. Principal is an enthusiatic person with high caliber in leading the school.
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Posted by a parent on 12/17/05
Paden has a wonderful curriculum. Parent involvement is very high. They have a full time music teacher! They offer enrichment classes for afterschool. The school focuses on community and life skills.
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/05
Paden has attracted students from all over Alameda since it re-opened over 10 years ago. I was impressed with its focus on child development and core values (such as responsibility, friendship, cooperation, etc) that are built into the curriculum. It has a very supportive group of parents and an active
... Read more PTA that creates a wide variety of after school enrichment programs for students, and raises money for interesting field trips and assemblies. It's location is spectacular, with wonderful views of the Bay from the attractive playground. Parents are also obtaining grants to expand the Bay Trail and create a park area and observation deck next to the school. The students are ethnically diverse and the teachers are experienced and accessible. The Principal, Ms. Goodwin, is the best principal I've ever met. She not only knows all the students (and their families) by name, but treats everyone with respect and fairness. She is firm but kind while reinforcing core values. She is present and available and has her finger on the pulse of the school at all times. Judy Goodwin is a marvel! Read less
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Alameda schools — Paden Elementary School is located at 444 Central Ave, Alameda CA 94501. 444 Central Ave is in the 94501 ZIP code in Alameda, CA The school district for Paden Elementary School is the Alameda Unified School District. Paden Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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