While the teachers and secretary staff are great, the administration (Principal and Vice Principal) are very bad. There are NO disciplinary actions taken when children act up! The administration is basically afraid of being confronted by parents if their child is reprimanded. This in my mind is not very
... Read more helpful, it just teaches the children that they can get away with pretty much anything. Bottom line: Worst Principal that I have ever come across!!! Vice principal is fairly new and limited to what she can do because of the Principal. Mr. Brenizer is terrible and has very bad people skills...not somebody that I would like leading my children. Read less
Posted by a other on 05/21/09
Excellent teachers and programs including art, music and chorus.
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Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
Our family has been at John Ehrhardt since 2001 and we absolutely have had a great experience. All of my kids have had wonderful teachers that have gone above and beyond. They are great about identify GATE children and provided extra opportunities for them. Although there is room for improvement in
... Read more that area. We have recently moved and are very sad to leave such a wonderful A track teaching staff. We are not so sad to say goodbye to the yard duties! That definitely needs to be changed! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/30/08
My child has been a student at John Ehrhardt for two years now. I can honestly say that it has not been the most positive experience for him. Unfortunately, I've run across teachers who expect my child to learn the same way as every other child who is a high acheiver. Well, every child learns differently
... Read more (i.e. visual, hands-on, etc.), and a good teacher would recognize that and make provisions for it. I am hoping to enroll my child into a different school outside the EGUSD because I've had enough. There is no diversity with the staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/08
This school is good for the kids. The teachers are very nice. I would love to rate this school a 3 and not a 5 because my kids, who are in different grades are no satisfied when they come home from their field trips. They always say that other schools have better field trips. I would want Mr. Brenizer,
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/07
We love this school! We only have a Kinder here so far but it's a wonderful program. The teacher partnering is suburb. The kids really have to work hard and the pay off is wonderful! Parent involvement is very welcome as well. We love the B track teachers!!!
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Posted by a parent on 04/09/07
There are some very caring Teachers in the K-3 grades. This school demands a lot of parent involvement. The principal and office staff are friendly. The community nearby is very close knit.
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/07
Great teachers, great teachers, great teachers, I can't say enough about them; however, parental involvement is required in order for kids to paritipate in many of the 'extra' programs.
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Posted by a parent on 12/20/06
I have 2 boys attending Ehrhardt. I am more than satisfied with the school and the teachers. Both of my boys have had a wonderful time there. Their teachers have gone above and beyond, offering extra help when needed. Calling or emailing me with updates on their progress. One went as far as checking
... Read more in while the kids were off track. I appreciate each and every single one there. They do a great job! Thank you for caring and being so dedicated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/06
My son was a Kindergarten student so this was my first year at Earhardt Elm. I found the Kindergarten team exceptional. They are caring, informative and they really care about our children. In my opinion they went above and beyond for my son and I thought all of the special projects that our children
... Read more had completed during the year were very sweet keepsakes. I don't know that every school goes to the extent that this school did to make my son feel needed and special, but I feel very confident that his personal experience in Kindergarten will help him to really enjoy his educational career. Read less
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Elk Grove schools — John Ehrhardt Elementary School is located at 8900 Old Creek Dr, Elk Grove CA 95758. 8900 Old Creek Dr is in the 95758 ZIP code in Elk Grove, CA The school district for John Ehrhardt Elementary School is the Elk Grove Unified School District. John Ehrhardt Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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