I have been impressed at how well the principal takes the time to know each student. She is active within the school, district and strives to have students reach high academic performance.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
Jackson is an awesome school. My children have had very positive experiences both academically and socially. The teachers are top notch and the principal is highly involved. The yard duties, computer teachers, teachers aides, librarian and custodial staff must be commended as well. Parents are encouraged
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Posted by a parent on 07/18/08
Both my boys go to this school, I am very happy with it. The teachers are great. The onsite extented daycare is great for both working parents. We don't need to spend much time on their studying at home. They both meet most of their grade level requirements at 2nd trimester. They get extra assignments
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
Excellent teachers, principal, and daycare center, a great school.
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Posted by a parent on 02/14/08
Disappointed! All I have to say is we switched schools. Hit or miss on the teachers, and they really study to the testing, that's probably why they do well. There are some really great teachers, but no good leadership.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/07
I give Jackson Elementary 5 stars. My son loves it at Jackson. As parents, we are blown away by the parent involvement. Community is what you make it. Involved parents and good leadership makes this school a winner. My only comments are as follows. The school needs to communicate with parents
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Posted by a parent on 11/28/06
The school clearly is high quality. Our girls' kindergarten teacher is the best balance of academics and being nurturing/encouraging to the kids. I'm impressed with the level of learning and how the rest of the kids bring up the overall academic performance of the cassroom.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/06
We just found out that jackson made the top 2% in the whole of the state of california for the state testing. Go jackson jaguars. We are the most fantastic, educated and fun school ever!
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/05
Great school with great parent involvment. High academic performance, with carring teachers. Most students carry not only a full load academically, but also a full load of after school activities.
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/05
We love Jackson school. It is a large school, but it has an intimate feel. So far our girls have had exceptional teachers, parent involvement is very high and it has a warm and friendly environment. The principal is high energy and very involved with the children.
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El Dorado Hls schools — Jackson Elementary School is located at 2561 Francisco Dr, El Dorado Hls CA 95762. 2561 Francisco Dr is in the 95762 ZIP code in El Dorado Hls, CA The school district for Jackson Elementary School is the Rescue Union School District. Jackson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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