My daughter loves going to school. The teachers are great.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
The principal doesn't want changes which I think is really bad for a school. She states 'everything has been the same since I became principal here'. I was shocked by the fact that nothing could have changed at a school and by her just saying this to me! She's right: she says no to parents who want to
... Read more help children clean up during lunch. Her argument is safety but what would be unsafe in having parents help children clean up and learn about waste, recycling etc? Now after lunch it's a shocking mess! She refuses to make time in the classrooms to teach children about waste, environment, recycling etc. Just be flexible and use ziplock bags for maths, and make it a subject for science. The teacher I know is very nice and I'm happy my kid likes to go to school here. But we need changes! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
As the principal herself proudly says, 'Nothing has changed in the 18 years I've been here.' Test scores are slipping, parents are talking. But the teachers try and the PTO and foundation give so much for amazing programs, a full time librarian, and art, PE, science, computer lab, and music all with
... Read more their own dedicated teachers. Parent involvement i$ huge. Currently K-2, expanding to K-3 by 2010 or 2011, so lots of change in the future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/08
Very involved PTO/parents School is only k-2 but there are at least 7-8 classrooms per grade
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/06
My two sons went to this K-3 Elementary school. They both had a wonderful experience. The teachers were excellent and the eniroment very supportive and focus on children growth and balanced development.
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Posted by a parent on 03/18/06
Lots of extra programs in music, art and foreign language. Parents are hugley involved! The teaching and administration are excellent! There are a couple of undesirable teachers that everyone hopes they won't get. Too many kids. The result is that each year it's like going to a new school, hardly any
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Posted by a parent on 11/02/05
We love Laurel! Our son is a 1st grader there and loves school, is reading, writing and doing arithmetic like crazy. Classes are small, warm and energizing, Teachers are dedicated and definitely work with each child regularly on a 1:1 basis. Parents are involved to the extent that the most painful part
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Posted by a parent on 06/09/05
Overall a good school. Helpful and friendly staff. Lot of parent involvement in classroom and extra curricular activities.
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Posted by a staff on 04/10/05
Laurel is K-2. My 2nd grader is new to the school/district, and she loves her school! Amazing and caring teachers and staff! There are so many choices of activities. The PTA and parent involvement is tremendous. Parents are really involved. PTA has set up after school foreign langugage, sports,
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Atherton schools — Laurel Elementary School is located at 95 Edge Rd, Atherton CA 94027. 95 Edge Rd is in the Lindennwood neighborhood and 94027 ZIP code in Atherton, CA The school district for Laurel Elementary School is the Menlo Park City School District. Laurel Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 2.
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