I love the education my child is receiving from Alisal. This his 6th year and I've had no disapointments. Growing up in private schools I had my reservations at first, but now I am completely satisfied and I know I made the right choice.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
My older daughter has attended Alisal for the past two years and my younger daughter will start next week. Alisal is a wonderful school with fantastic teachers, great students, and dedicated parents. I was amazed at the reading and writing level that my daughter was at when she ended First Grade and
... Read more I think this speaks to the strong curriculum and hard work of the teachers. The teachers are lead by Principal Amy Simione who I am SOO impressed with. Ms. Simione started at Alisal in the Fall of 2006 and she is wonderful with the students. She makes herself very available on campus (she s out directing the drop-off traffic every morning and greeting students by name) and it seems that the staff is well organized and in strong support of her leadership. We have been very pleased with Alisal and look forward to many more successful years there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
Both my sons attend Alisal. I moved to Pleasanton based on their school district. I am very happy with the level of learning and with the dedication and suuport of the staff with my children. Not only the pricipal and teachers, but other parents willingness to help out ALL children succeed. Many resources
... Read more available to children and lots of volunteering year-round. Ms. Simione is very approachable and dedicated to each child overall well-being and success. She has been working with me and my son and his teacher, and I see a spectacular and positive change in my son's attitude and behavior. She has (and the teachers) made themselves available for communication by phone and e-mail on a regular basis. My children love Alisal and their happiness is my happiness. My little one just finished Kinder eager to learn and explore, my oldest one will be entering 5th grade this fall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/08
My oldest went through Alisal and now my youngest is attending. I have had only wonderful teachers, who support my child and make sure that if he needs additional help, he receives it. The teachers work hard to make sure that students are challenged. The teachers and staff also work together to share
... Read more ideas that work and are willing to try new programs to help keep up on the latest information and learning tools. The school has a very involved PTA who also stands behind the teachers and staff 100% and who is there to help parents when needed. I highly recommend Alisal to any family interested in their child receiving the very best education in a friendly, nuturing environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/07
I have only one year of experience at Alisal but, it's been great so far. Teachers work together a lot and I like that. Our classroom had many parent volunteers and that made a big difference the teacher said. I do believe that in this day and age, parents really need to step it up and volunteer a
... Read more whole lot more. Being a working parent is no excuse either, as many in our class were working parents who volunteered... including dads. Our class made great strides this year, above average the teacher said, in part due to volunteers and of course, involved parents. That's the bottom line! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/06
I have not been impressed with Alisal at all. The principal seems to have a control issue. My child's teacher(s) have been a joke this year.
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Alisal is a great school with great teachers and a lot of parent involvement (sometimes too much). My child loves his teacher and it is a safe environment.
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Posted by a parent on 11/28/05
This is the best school around. My son had gone through some difficult personal issues and the teachers were wonderful with him. They also had a counselor on site that he met with weekly. I have moved and my son will not be able to attend alisal. I hope his new school will be half as good.
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/05
My daughter and son attended Aliasl. My grandkids age 10 and 7 attend currently. It was a wonderful school many years ago and still is. A quality school is a school with great parent involvement. Alisal has that. The teachers are well rounded and disiplined. The District is one to be congratulated
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Pleasanton schools — Alisal Elementary School is located at 1454 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton CA 94566. 1454 Santa Rita Rd is in the 94566 ZIP code in Pleasanton, CA The school district for Alisal Elementary School is the Pleasanton Unified School District. Alisal Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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