Ohlone is the little school that could. We have a very diverse population which is a reflection of our community. Word around the city playground is that of the three elementary schools in our area, Ohlone has the most active PTA. This shows that the parents here are willing to take that extra step
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/09
I love the commitment to learning at Ohlone School. We love the parent involvement by both the principal and the teacher. The behavioral program that Miss Bianchi provides to difficult students such our son had prepared and help our son as he approach to second grade. The rest of the staff such as
... Read more Mrs. Cabral and Miss Mendosa were all very friendly and was a pleasant experience to have known them. The involvement of the principal Miss Lonsdale and the teacher Miss Bianchi with the students and parents is something I did not experience when my son attended the private school during his kindergarten years. Keep up the Good work, Ohlone School! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/08
This school is really appropriate for my child. I like the administration. But yes, it does need a little strengthening.
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Posted by a other on 11/29/07
My son attended Ohlone for two and one half years. I found the teachers to be great.The school population is an accurate reflection of the local community,that is to say very diverse and vibrant. The PTA is active albeit prone to have a few core members.The principal can be rigid.The school needs help
... Read more from the district so that it could fulfill it's potential and blossem. The help it needs should be focused on the building and perhaps more leniency in allowing the teachers to stray from the district mandated cirriculum. The mandate teaches to the lowest common denominator and does not encourage the children to develop logical reasoning and spontaneous creativity. We removed our son despite the tremendous feeling of community we felt, the district had budget issues, it impacted the quality of teacher that we recieved for him.A pleasant,but inexperienced teacher . Had circumstances been different,he'd be there still. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/05
Ohlone School has a great parent involvment base. Also there have been excellent teachers for my two children who are now in middle-high school. Their current principal is very personable and accessible. I consider it to be a very safe school. Also, there is great communications through the city hall.
... Read more Ohlone parents care, and this is one reason it is one of the better schools in WCCUSD. However, I have been very dissatisfied with the district administration and the school board. One reason is that the school district has grown to be too big to adequately addresss local needs. We don't feel heard. Very frustrating for both parents and Ohlone's excellent teachers. Academically, our children did very well, excellent teachers. Music, art, and sports are above average for the WCCUSD. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/05
Absolutely one of the worst schools I have experienced. All the way from the 'principle' down to the 'parents'. Nobody cares about the students or the education they receive. The environment is totally out of control! I got my son out of that situation ASAP, unfortunately some of his past classmates
... Read more had to hiring tutors to make up the failed academics given by the 'school'. A horrible shame! And wasted tax dollars! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/05
The administration at this school is extremely poor. The Principal, Teachers, and administrators are unresourceful and are quick to throw challenged kids under the carpet. The severe lack of credential and required training is quite evident and obvious in seeing how some of these children are treated.
... Read more Favoritism seems to be a policy in this school. The Before and After School Program that is offered is exemplary. They go above and beyond the call of duty and assist and address any concern presented to them. In my opinion, this program should manage this school as they truly know how to work with children. Read less
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Hercules schools — Ohlone Elementary School is located at 1616 Pheasant Dr, Hercules CA 94547. 1616 Pheasant Dr is in the 94547 ZIP code in Hercules, CA The school district for Ohlone Elementary School is the West Contra Costa Usd. Ohlone Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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