Great school, excellent teachers and value-added Spanish Immersion program. So many extras make this public school seem like a private, but with no bill! The parents and PTO are very active. Nothing but good things to say.
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
My children have both attended Morris. We were drawn there because of the Spanish Immersion program which thus far has been successful, even when the district does not appear to give it the support it deserves. The teachers are great, and very much there for the kids. With 2 fabulous schools in McKinleyville
... Read more i only wish they would have one Immersion school and one Traditional, and allow them both the opportunity to flourish as far as they can..... Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
Morris has an exceptional group of devoted teachers. I am impressed with the muliticultural events and creative curriculum. Morris is a partial Spanish Immersion school. Some of the spanish activities include, art appreciation in Spanish, and celebrating and understanding many of the Spanish holidays,
... Read more this year students are putting on The Wizard of Oz in Spanish for the school and community. Morris has an excellent Artist in Residence, a music teacher and a computer lab. Sports include basketball and track. The PTO is small with about 8-9 regulars, but a very productive group with successful fundraising and a generous budget. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/07
This school offer 'Spanish immersion' as well as regular classroom academics. Basketball and track are offered to older kids. Sadly, there are less than 10 PTO parents and of those, half make up the work force. My [child] is precocious for her age, however, she is lacking in some fine motor skills.
... Read more In my observations, it seems that her teachers spend most of their time doing the aide's job(cleaning and preping for the next activity) rather than spending one-on-one time with students to help them develop writing skills. It seems no one is reinforcing proper pencil grip, writing direction or posture. It seems these kids are given their assignment and left to themselves until they ask for help or are done. I just don't see kids getting their acedemic foundation. They get their tools, but aren't given istructions on how to use them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/06
I have 2 children in the Spanish Immersion program and I think it is fabulous! They are picking up a second language at an age where it is easier to do. The teachers are caring individuals who work with the abilities of each child. The new principal is very approachable and friendly.
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/05
I have a daughter in 1st grade Spanish Immersion Program at Morris. I am very impressed with her academic skills in both English and Spanish. The teachers are always willing to 'go the extra mile' and she really enjoys learning Spanish. She loves going to computer lab and music class as well as art
... Read more instruction. She also receives gifted and talented instruction. The school will have a very energetic new principal which is going to be great in continuing this amazing program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/28/05
Spanish Immersion program great- very active parents, lots of family acitivites. We love this school!
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Posted by a parent on 04/11/05
A California Distinguished School with a state-of-the art, 25-unit computer lab. The School library contains over 10,000 volumes giving a better than 20:1 ratio of books to students. The Language Immersion program begins in kindergarten where students spend half of their day where instruction is presented
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Posted by a staff on 03/09/05
I believe the school priorities are out of balance. They seem to place school programs first and academic standards second. The demographics of the class rooms are out of balance with kids needing special help lumped into certain classrooms. The district administration ignores the concerns of the parents.
... Read more Extra help is offered to groups of students but not all the students. I have heard faculty express their feeling about issues in private but if their job security is jeopardized or the adminstration is present they will change their stance in a second. If you want a good education for your kids do send them to Morris. Read less
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Mckinleyville schools — Morris Elementary School is located at 2395 Mckinleyville Ave, Mckinleyville CA 95519. 2395 Mckinleyville Ave is in the 95519 ZIP code in Mckinleyville, CA The school district for Morris Elementary School is the Mckinleyville Union School District. Morris Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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