My grandaughter attended this school as a new student to 2nd grade this past school year & we pulled her out because it's just not a safe school. She wasn't getting a quality education and there was almost no parental involvement at all and none was encouraged.
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Posted by a other on 04/29/08
My son is one of those children who requires close supervision, has gone through phases of over-involvement, as well as lack of interest. I just couldn't be happier with Mrs. Vasquez, his Kinder teacher. She, along with Mrs. Chan, are continually showing him that he does not run the class, giving him
... Read more consequences where needed. That is something he really missed in pre-school. Both of these ladies have been very patient while we continue to try different treatments for his behavioral and ADD symptoms. The office staff are equally dedicated to caring for him during his visits there. And I am very impressed with Mrs. Cornia. They are making themselves available to be a part of the team helping my son to grasp the school setting, properly participate in school, and to continue helping him achieve academically. Thank you to everyone! Sincerely, Cari Arkebauer. (Mrs. Vasquez: You are an angel!) Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/07
My son has been at el roble since first grade. We moved to gilroy from the north peninsula. We were very happy with mr. Nebesnick and his first grade teacher - mrs. Leach. We had mrs. Leach again in second grade in a split class. She put together a group of top kids that have remained together into
... Read more this, their fifth grade year. I believe this group of current fifth graders have changed the attitudes of many of the teachers they've had: ms. Mackie, ms. Castro, and now ms. Locati. Great teachers become inspired when they have kids like these and the kids in turn rise to the occasion. We are very happy with the parents, teachers, and now the marvelous mrs. Cornea! Kudos to el roble for choosing a great principal. Mrs. Cornea, welcome back! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/15/06
There are some wonderful teachers at El Roble. The office staff and the principal are wonderful. Parent involvement at the school is low. There are lots of opportunities to be involved at the school and help. I just wish there were more extracurricular activities and more parental involvement. Teacher/parent
... Read more communication needs to improve at the school. The school is excellent at teaching reading. The areas of math and writing need some improvement but if you communicate with your teachers and ask them questions and communicate with the principal if you didn't get answers you can get the answers and the information that you need to make your son/daughter successful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/06
El Roble has a lot of potential. I think more communication with the parents would make all the difference. Monthly or quarterly newsletter home from the school as a whole as well as from the teachers letting parents know what students will be working on that month so support can be offered at home.
... Read more The teachers seem afraid of the parents or just don't want to be bothered by them. Success in education needs a bridged team from the school as well as from the home. We are all on the same team striving for the same goal, a well rounded, intelligent and moral young person, succeeding in school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/05
I have had great experiences with El Roble. My daughter loved her Kindergarten teacher,and exceled greatly through out the year. The office staff has always been very friendly and helpful whenever I've been in there. My only problem was when my daughter or other children got in trouble the parents weren't
... Read more always notified of the situation, which I don't agree with, I feel parents need to be involved in the discipline of their children to ensure the problems won't keep happening. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/24/05
My child is in kindergarden. Though this is the beginning I would like some more options for the children like a fulltime class like other schools in the area, rather than mornings or afternoons.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/05
AtEl the Kindergarten teachers and first grade teachers are exceptional. The front office staff is great & the principal is very friendly. Our experience this year in second grade though has been disappointing in regards to teacher relationships with parents. Parental involvement is not high and I
... Read more blame a lot of that on the school. There is no school newsletter at all and flyers letting parents know what is going on are handed out last minute or not at all. I feel as though the school is fighting the parental involvement which is very necessary for student success and the success of the school as a whole. El Roble has some PR improvement with the parents to work on in my opinion. If I could afford private schooling for my two children I would definitely research it, but I can't so I try very hard to be as involved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/05
After many hours of debating sending my son to private school, I am very happy I decided to give our public educational system a chance. My son has the most wonderful Kindergarten teacher in the world. He is in a fun learning environment, where he is surrounded by loving nurturing people. He has excelled
... Read more academically (receiving a 100% score on his district testing), he has made lots of new relationships. Whether it be with his peers, other teachers, other parents who are so giving of their time, or the wonderful princple (which by the way,he makes my son very happy just because he always says 'hi' and takes notice of the children and what goes on at the school.) I think El Roble has proven itself to me, that it is a great school. I am so glad that we are part of it! Read less
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Gilroy schools — El Roble Elementary School is located at 930 3rd St, Gilroy CA 95020. 930 3rd St is in the 95020 ZIP code in Gilroy, CA The school district for El Roble Elementary School is the Gilroy Unified School District. El Roble Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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