This school has been great to my children. I have a 2 children, who exceed in all area's. Teachers here are great and the principal is very involved with the children. I think he does a great job!! My concern is that although reading is big here, other areas like math and science don't seem to be a
... Read more top priority. More of this and the school would be great. I am disappointed with the parent involvement at this school! If you are home or have any extra time I feel you should give that time to the school! The more involved a parent is the better their child will do!!. I find if you have a child who exceeds at their grade level, you pretty much need to keep them going with activities and other such things on your own! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/27/09
This school is ok. The principal is full of himself and not necessarily doing the best for the kids. The traffic gets really bad before and after school. My daughter's teacher this year is great. Last year was not so great.
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Posted by a parent on 03/25/09
I used to like this school but with more kids coming in around this area is getting really crowded. The staff is polite but they need to improved big time on the traffic during drop off and pick up of the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 03/08/09
I have had a great experience with the staff at this school. My daughter is in K and she is learning so much. Wonderful teacher.
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/08
My childs first year at Rod Kelly has been the best expireince for her.The Kindergarden Staff go above and beyond anyones needs, A team of great teachers I can Honestly say I have never seen such effort in a group of teachers to come together at Rod Kelly Kindrgarden has for the education and safety
... Read more of my child and many others..great team,I look forward to her sencond year as well. Thank you Kindergarden Staff! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/06
Rod kelley has a great neighborhood location within the city of Gilroy. The School offers a varity of special aid programs such as speach teraphy. Music and choir activities, and arts alive program given by volunteer parents.
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Posted by a parent on 03/19/06
Kindergarten and 1st grade so far have been great for my little girl. There is some parent involvement, the teachers are very helpful, accessible and concerned about student's levels. RK is weaker in music and art and extracurricular as it focuses on reading and math. There is no emphasis in science
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/06
Rod Kelley has been wonderful for my two children. The teachers and staff are always available to discuss school or personal matters. The principal is very involved with the children and parents on a daily basis making sure all concerns are dealt with in a fair and timely manner. The office staff are
... Read more caring and concerned with anyone needing their attention. The curriculum has been designed for maximum improvement and learning. The teachers make sure that parents are informed about their childs strengths and weaknesses and are available to discuss ways to guide the children to perform their best. I have been very happy with the overall performance of this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/03/05
This school needs money to buy books and supplies and I watch the cafateria give out free food to kids, siblings and their parents on a daily bases. The school has fund raisers and would make better use of the kids time if the parents would just write a check for $20.
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Posted by a parent on 10/25/04
My child is in first grade at Rod Kelly. In the 2 years she has been there I have been very active in the volunteer program however the school could use more parents. The teachers are top quality, the office staff is amazing my daughter has learned a large amount from the begining of each year to the
... Read more end of it. The school makes great effort to help the children with extra reading programs as well as any other topic they need. The library on site is fantastic I feel this school is the best in our district I'm glad I made the choice to send my child there. Read less
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English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Gilroy schools — Rod Kelley Elementary School is located at 8755 Kern Ave, Gilroy CA 95020. 8755 Kern Ave is in the 95020 ZIP code in Gilroy, CA The school district for Rod Kelley Elementary School is the Gilroy Unified School District. Rod Kelley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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