Robert Down Elementary School is a local treasure that is staffed by educators who care to make a difference by making learning exciting for the students......
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
Robert Down School is an exemplary school with caring teachers and an outstanding principal. My children received a solid foundation at RD and loved their time at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/30/09
We were at R.D last year. One of the kindergarten classes was amazing... Mr. Williams and Mr. Guidara are in a league of their own when it comes to teaching. I do have to agree that special needs children get most of the attention and the rest become part of a social herd! I wish we could spend a little
... Read more more emphasis on character development than parent volunteering and PTA and endless fundraisers.... They don't stop and the budget seems to be spent in ways that are questionable. The principal is sweet though turns a blind eye to many situations.... All in all if you want to have your child be raised by state and thrown into a pool of fish with only a few good seeds and parents then opt for this school. If you want more find a christian alternative, or something with greater substance for your precious child.... Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/27/09
We have spent the last three years at this school, two of which were in special ed (wonderful program). Principal is questionable ~ appears to be very much interested but just walks the walk. Exceptional speech and special ed teachers. I would not hesitate to recommend this school to anyone whose
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Posted by a parent on 03/14/09
I just moved from LA, with this school and neighbor specifically in mind. It's great school, and fantastic community around to support. Activities are abundant almost to the point of overwhelming... My kid loves it, and I love the environment. It seems to be a little behind academically though...
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Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
Best school,teachers great! Principal knows what shes doing.After program great! overall the grade is an A+!
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Posted by a parent on 06/22/08
Hello I have all my three kids at this school and they love it as well as I do they have great teachers here thank you.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
I went to this school as a child, it used to be good. Now it is terrible physical shape and many of the teachers are burned out, the principal seems to want to whitewash everything. I am now paying for private school it is so bad
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Posted by a parent on 02/17/08
Child now through 2nd in 3rd. So far it has been a wonderful experience for my child. Great teachers, effective staff and administration. My child is learning very well and has liked and enjoyed all of the teachers to date. The teachers have been very responsive to my requests and have followed through
... Read more each and every time. If you are think about moving to pg the quality of the school system should not be a worry. I do admit that the school can use an influx of funds to shine it up, but in this day and age, any public school has the same need. Pg schools have done well by me. I moved to pg in 3rd grade (1968). I feel that the level of education is as good now as then. Happy parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/06
Wonderful school - we couldn't ask for a better kindergarten experience for our daughter. A real sense of tradition and community exists at the school and we really feel at home there. Why anyone would opt out of this school for private is beyond me!
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Pacific Grove schools — Robert Down Elementary School is located at 485 Pine Ave, Pacific Grove CA 93950. 485 Pine Ave is in the 93950 ZIP code in Pacific Grove, CA The school district for Robert Down Elementary School is the Pacific Grove Unified School District. Robert Down Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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