This is our son's second year at Foothill. They went from 5 Kindergarten teachers to 3 1st grade teachers so unfortunately there are 28 kids in his class. That said, the school does what it can, and the teachers are very impressive. Programs are administered well, the facilities are good, and the kids
... Read more are handled well. Honestly, with funding being what it is, we couldn't ask for more, and especially in Mrs Maschmeier's class, our son has progressed immensely. Very happy with Foothill. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/09
Unfortunately, this school has been affected both by the lack of funding in the state for education and the poor management of this district. The principal communicates well with parents but doesn't seem interested in working well with them. Teachers are scatter shot - some seem great, but some have
... Read more no classroom control and little experience inspiring the children to learn. The principal acts less than concerned about the lack of education those students receive. Some classrooms are small and under-supplied compared to others in the grade. The PTA, which is awesome, pays for classes that are standard in other districts (PE, for example). Parent volunteers in the classroom are heavily recruited but treated with disrespect. The school has a lot of room for improvement, but without money and cooperation between administration and parents, improvement isn't likely. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/09
One of the last neighborhood schools after our District closed several of highest performing schools. In that sense, it is a godsend. It maintains the flavor of a true elementary school -kids overall are happy there, enjoy their school. Overall, they are engaged, but would like to see more parental and
... Read more admin engagement in developing enhanced programming. They do the best they can with less money received than low performing schools. With an active PTA, they do lots of fundraising, but need more support for arts and extra and enhanced learning opportunities. It is a lovely campus and the kids seem to really enjoy going there. Communication from administration could be better. Primary negative issue for me: bullying and emotional issues are not dealt with for younger kids, only discipline given, no modeling or guidance given; parents not informed of incidents, but a good school & teachers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/15/06
Great school- does a lot with what the district offers. The scores are always at the top in the state.
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Posted by a parent on 11/04/05
Foothill is a wonderful school overall with outstanding teachers and staff. I feel academicically Foothill is very strong but with all of the recent budget issues, they have had to cut their music program. They do however offer a music program for a nominal fee and they still have PE and art. Foothill
... Read more also has wonderful parent and volunteer support. Overall I am very pleased with Foolhill and would recommend it to other parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/05/05
My daughter has been very happy at Foothill. They after school care has been good.
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/05
My daughter enjoys going to Foothill. The teachers are very supportive. There is an optional music program you have to pay for. There is art and P.E. offered at the school. Overall, the parents are very involved with the school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/05
We are a 2003 National PTA School of Excellence, based on parent participation and a variety of other factors. Thank you for the rating opportunity! Visit us at www.FoothillFalcons.com
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Posted by a on 05/21/03
The reason this school is so great is because of the leadership exhibited by the Principal, Hal Nelson.
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Monterey schools — Foothill Elementary School is located at 1700 Via Casoli, Monterey CA 93940. 1700 Via Casoli is in the 93940 ZIP code in Monterey, CA The school district for Foothill Elementary School is the Monterey Peninsula Unified Sd. Foothill Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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