I am a student in the 6th grade Rl, and I have been in the program since 2nd grade. I really enjoy it, and the teachers are fabulous. I will definitely miss this school in the 7th grade.
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Posted by a student on 02/29/08
My son has just attended third grade at Pershing. We moved here last fall and he came from a very small school. I like Pershing and was pleased with the effort his teacher made to help him through his transition difficulties. She was easy to contact and kept in touch about problems he was having.
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/07
I am a parent of diabetic child. My son started attending Pershing in 5th grade. I was worried about how the staff would react to his health care needs and getting the right assistance. The Office staff was always cooperative in ensuring our son's health and well being, by being open to assisting in
... Read more his care. His 6th grade teacher Ms. Martin has been great at helping our son to not feel he's different from the other kids because of his diabetes, and was a big part of our decision to allow our son to attend 6th grade camp, for 4 days. We are very pleased with Pershing school and it's staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/07
I currently have 1st, 3rd, and 6th graders. As a single dad raising them, I try to be involved voluntarily, but only can sparingly. I am amazed and proud of the parental involvement and genuine caring from this community. Every teacher my kids have had are clear in expectations, accountable, and personable.
... Read more The principal, Mrs. Louie, is excellent in handling both the obstacles and opportunities involved in creating a more than solid learning atmosphere. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/06
My daughter's experience at Pershing Elementary School was not exactly different than any that we've had to put her in (I and my family have had to settle in many different areas in the US), but the teachers were uncommonly supportive and 'nice', and I really enjoyed their creatively presented school
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Posted by a parent on 05/02/06
I have 2 teenaged children who attended Pershing from grades 2-6, and now have my two younger children currently enrolled there. All four were in the Rapid Learner Program which I believe provides a private school education for the public school price. The teachers are gifted educators, the current
... Read more principal is the best administrator I've seen in the 13 years that I've had children in local schools, the physical site is safe, clean, and appealing to children, and the extra curricular activities are excellent. The school drama productions are of a professional quality, and the band and choir groups are popular among the students. The PTA is a very active force at the school, and the parent participation has continued to grow over the past 5 years. With 2 children now in high school, I have been very pleased with the fundamental preparation they received in grade school! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/07/05
I was a student at Pershing Elementary from 3rd grade to 6th grade. Pershing is a great school! The staff is very kind and personable, the teachers are the best quality, and the school is safe has a nice academic environment to learn in. When I attended Pershing, I was is the RL(Rapid Learner) Program.
... Read more This wonderful program lets your child excel and learn grade levels beyond state requirements. The teachers in this program appreciate students that are eager to excel academically. They also prepare the students very well for the SATs and the next grade they will be entering. If you are considering to enroll your child in this school, go for it! (And remember, Pershing is a safe, academic environment intended for students to enjoy learning, so bad or inappropriate behaivor will not be tolerated.) Read less
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specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Orangevale schools — Pershing Elementary School is located at 9010 Pershing Ave, Orangevale CA 95662. 9010 Pershing Ave is in the 95662 ZIP code in Orangevale, CA The school district for Pershing Elementary School is the San Juan Unified School District. Pershing Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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