One of the best schools in Folsom. Great teachers, great campus and wonderful kids!
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Posted by a parent on 08/07/09
I personally have found Gallardo to be an excellent school! My children have attended since 2004 and I have nothing but kudos for the Principal, teachers and staff-even the janitors who make the campus look beautiful! I don't know what planet 'we moved to Folsom in Summer '05' is on, but I have to defend
... Read more the Principal as having a warm personality who puts safety as a priority! Plus she is always out greeting students and families. Both my daughter and son's classrooms have had good 'learning environments' with caring, dedicated teachers! Especially back in first grade- and both their early/late reading groups were wonderful I recall. The only thing you should watch out for at this school are rattlesnakes on the playground and high maintenance mothers. Just my 2 cents! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
Due to finances, my daughter switched from a private school to Gallardo (1st grade). We have loved everything about the schoo. The principal is very active with the kids, her teacher was awesome, the rooms are play grounds are safe and clean. Comunication was frequent and informative. The curriculum
... Read more was not as advanced as the private school, but certainly above average. have no complaints whatsoever about this school. It's a great place! Go Gators! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/08
We moved to Folsom in Summer '05 when our oldest was starting Kdg. My husband was an elementary Vice Principal at the time (in Elk Grove) and I was/am a credentialed elementary school teacher. We HATED the fact that there could be up to 32 kids in a Kdg. class....insane and not conducive to learning
... Read more at all! Very basic, at best, Kinder curriculum. First grade, the following year, better academically, but discipline in classroom almost non existent. Learning environment severely compromised and our daughter not challenged in her 'later gator' supposed 'challenge' group. My husband accepted a principalship back in the Bay area for the 07-08 school year and our daughter attends his school. Teachers very dedicated @ SJG despite being some of the lowest paid in Sac area (a travesty!) Administrator, while nice person, lacked true leadership skills and this was never more evident than on the issue of school safety! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
Gallardo is simply great! Strong academics along with parent involvement makes such a difference. You can definitely see it in this school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/07
This is a fantastic school. Remarkable parent involvement. Experienced, caring and skilled teachers. Great leadership from the principal. In a great neighborhood. Couldn't be happier to be Gators!
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/07
Just great . Great teachers and lovely atmosphere
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/07
Great school! Outstanding teachers and parental involvement.
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Posted by a staff on 06/13/06
Gallardo is a good school for many reasons, but mostly because the teachers care. The GATE program is good in the lower grades but is just extra paperwork in the 5th grade.
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/06
Very high quality academic programs. Music for 4th and 5th graders. Most parents are involved on some level either in class or by doing tasks from home. After school programs include chess, sports, and stock market club just to name a few.
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Folsom schools — Gallardo Elementary School is located at 775 Russi Rd, Folsom CA 95630. 775 Russi Rd is in the 95630 ZIP code in Folsom, CA The school district for Gallardo Elementary School is the Folsom - Cordova Unified School District. Gallardo Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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