I have two children that attend this elementary school, and one that has just recently moved on to 7th grade. It is a marvelous school! The music, PE, and art curriculum are spectacular. Children are encouraged to try different activities such as choir, band, plays and skits, dances, Recreational Reading,
... Read more Jump Rope for Heart, and after school art events. I have well rounded, confident children and can honestly say that I owe it all to Twin Lakes Elementary! As an added bonus I have some great DVD s of their many events; and a full set of wonderful ceramic plates that were created by my children with the help of their spectacular art teacher! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/09
My geanddaughter has spent all 6 grades at Twin Lakes, This is the best school I have ever been associated with. The teachers really care!
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Posted by a other on 05/16/08
Outstanding academic programs with a focus on the fundamentals. One of the few to still stress being 'well rounded' and achieving a balanced life. Required parental involvement is great.
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/07
This school is a pathetic example of teaching through intimidation. It is clear the top priority for this school is test scores and the child is their last concern.
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Posted by a parent on 03/19/07
My child attended first through 3rd grades and he really loved his teachers. Very caring, nurturing environment, despite being a very large school. Teachers very communicative with the parents. Not much by way of extracurricular activities, however many options through community center etc. Overall,
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/06
Great school except for the 4th grade, which has been a challenge to students and parents for over 5 years due to the teacher seniority-set rigid stucture. Wonderful choir and band program. Few other extracurricular activities through the school. Parent involvement is very evident.
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/06
This is one of the best schools a child could ever go to. It engages children in relevant, age appropriate, mentally stimulating and socially challenging projects, bringing out a childs natural abilities and improving on the childs overall development.
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Posted by a parent on 02/02/06
This is a great school! The teachers are very dedicated and extremely nurturing. Our son came here more than halfway through the year and far behind grade level. His teacher worked hard with him, gave us great resources to help his progress, and put in a lot of extra time with him an dother sutdents.
... Read more Socially our son has done very well, enjoys all of the programs the school offers - and he has succeeded academically. This is one of the best schools in the county. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/05
The teachers are dedicated and experienced...two were nominated for teacher of the year in the area last year. The teachers collaborate well with the principal. There are outstanding paid P.E., music and art teachers...enrichment programs are the strength of Twin Lakes. There are lots of performance
... Read more opportunities. Parent involvement is strong, both in the classroom and with extracurricular programs. Even though it is a large school, it has a strong, safe sense of community. We brought our daughter back to Twin Lakes after moving out of district because we value its wonderful, well-rounded educational experience. Read less
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Orangevale schools — Twin Lakes Elementary School is located at 5515 Main Ave, Orangevale CA 95662. 5515 Main Ave is in the 95662 ZIP code in Orangevale, CA The school district for Twin Lakes Elementary School is the San Juan Unified School District. Twin Lakes Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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