Our kids just started their second year at Selby Lane (3rd grade and 1st grade). We've had excellent teachers and were given the opportunity to request this year's teachers for our kids after asking advice from their previous teachers. The principal is great and the PTA is really active.
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/09
My kids are finishing their 1st year at Selby (2nd/K). Their teachers really care about them. I feel fortunate. I don't have anything to compare to, as this is my only experience with public schools, but right now, I am happy where they're at. They've made new friends, and I'm making friends with their
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
We are new to Selby Lane this year and we love it. The teachers are very involved with the students and the office staff is friendly and helpful. The principal and vice principal go above and beyond in showing their students respect, and being there for them but they also run a tight ship. The students
... Read more know they can't push the bounderies without consequences to follow. It's a very balanced campus. My daughter was having difficulties in academics/social skills at the other school we were at but she has just soared at Selby and I have a hard time getting her to leave her classroom and teacher now! I feel Selby Lane has many extra curricular activites to choose from. They have an organized after school program, music lessons, sports programs, Art in Action in the classrooms etc.. I can't speak highly enough about Selby Lane! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/09
We moved to this school from another school in the district, a more affluent school I might add. This school is a breath of fresh air. As a former educator myself, 10 years in the public school system, I see just about everything one would expect from a successful school. The admin/teachers are excellent.
... Read more The Principal is caring but firm, and really seem to know her students. The VP is very high energy and really keeps the Middle School aged kids in focus. The PTA has gone through a big transition this year and more parents are being encouraged to get involved. I don't know what the reviewers here refer to as lack of extra curricular activities, but there is an after school program that is run with the Parks and Rec Dept. We have field trips, Art in Action, etc. We are very pleased with this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/08/09
My son transfered to this school few months before end of last school year. He enjoyed being in Mr. Wilkins class and Ms. Quon with GATE program, my son learned a lot from them and they are excellent teachers. We are very fortunate to have them. The principal, vice principal and ladies in the office
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
From observation, the principal does not interact with the student except in a disciplinary capacity. The teacher quality is good, however, turnover of staff seems to be a problem. There are limited extracurricular activities and parent involvement is extremely minimal. Safety is an issue due to frequent
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Posted by a other on 02/27/08
My son went here, and he really enjoyed it. There are great teachers, as well as principals. The only problem is that it doesn't have many extracurricular activities.
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Posted by a student on 10/27/05
A magnet school consisting majority of Hispanics. Good teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/05
Many supportive and experienced teachers, with many extra-cirricular activities. The only thing I am concerned about is the school enviormment. Some students are sent to the GATE programs, while others are left behind.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/04
My children have attended Selby Lane since 2000. I have found that the teachers are great-very experienced and caring about their students. The school has experienced a lot of commotion over the past six years - construction, principal and teacher turnover. It seems that it's settling down now - there
... Read more is a new library, state of the art science lab & computer lab, new multi purpose building and new 2 story building. We have a new principal who is committed to the school and students. Teachers are staying. Also, a group of community leaders has formed the Selby Education Foundation to raise money for programs at the school. I encourage the community to come see the school, talk to the administration and take a tour of the school. Read less
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Atherton schools — Selby Lane Elementary School is located at 170 Selby Ln, Atherton CA 94027. 170 Selby Ln is in the West Atherton neighborhood and 94027 ZIP code in Atherton, CA The school district for Selby Lane Elementary School is the Redwood City School District. Selby Lane Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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