Is it true that Riverbank's board members receive a medical benefits package while serving their term? Who comes first here? District leaders or the children of our community? I have seen students at my child's school (CMS) hauling around school books that are barely held together by the backpacks they're
... Read more carried in. My own child has a book with the most disgusting graffiti scribbled throughout and all I got out of the teacher was a shrug. Not to mention the principal, who didn't even acknowledge my concerns. I believe that many of CMS teachers are devoted to their profession. But in my experience with this school, all I have seen is mountains of homework, including weekends, and my child saying that the teacher spends most of the time on the computer or on the phone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/10/05
I believe CMS treats their students unfairly based on their race. Children of community leaders and/or whose parents are more involved in this schools activities and who tend to contribute more of their time to be volunteers at certain events or activities seem to have different rules to follow as opposed
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/05
I transferred my son to Cardozo from Somerset due to a move to Riverbank. My sons classes have been more challenging and he has become more involved in school athletics. His teachers, Ms. Bartholomew, Ms. Wallen and Mrs. Lagier are the most dedicated, encouraging and effective thus far. Ms. B is not
... Read more only a teacher, she is also the Athletic Director and coaches several sports. The staff is always available for parents whenever they have a concern. The administgrative staff is awesome. This site is definitley for the better of the Students. I feel that Cardozo gets unflattering comments because parents refuse to follow through and support their children's teachers. Success in school begins at home, where parental support and positive involvement in your child's education is practiced. Getting involved only when you find fault is not only unfair to the staff, it's unfair to your child. Positive realationships with your child's teacher can only benifit his desire to learn, his successes can only follow. Cardozo is an excellent place to enrich your child's educational needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/04
My child attends Cardozo Middle School currently and loves it. I had reservations on sending her to this school because I had heard many negative things about it. Which were all untrue. For the most part the teachers are great. Of course there are a few bad apples like the teachers that are always
... Read more out on some kind a leave. That is what hurts the students learning ability. In my opinion other than the teachers that rarely come to school, all the teachers at Cardozo Middle School get an A+ with me. They are great teachers and put a lot of effort into empowering their students with knowledge. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/04
The 6th grade has two outstanding teachers that work extremely hard and challenge the students to the fullest. Making learning not only educational but fun. The foundation created by these two teachers far exceeds anything I have ever experienced. Learning was fun, my child always came home with great
... Read more stories. Our school systems need more teachers like Ms. Wallen and Ms. Bartholomew. If you are fortunate to have them teach your child you will not regret it! Enough good things cannot be said of both of these educators! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/04
I have experienced unpleasant encounters with the Cardozo staff including the superintendent. Parents and childrens rights are not been maintained through unmet phone calls and requests by the parents. The children are not getting an equal opportunity to recieve a quality and equal education when they
... Read more do not have the essential materials, like core subject text books to take home. English learner studetns cannot overcome language barriers without the appropriate curriculum materials. All students possess the right to have a text book in which it can be used to enrich each childs educational life. The parent conferences where completely un organized with the line waits having to be about 30-45 minutes to speak just to one teacher. Parents concerns are being ignored. I have been to the office on October 22, 2003 to wait for the principal for two hours. While I was their a Latin couple waiting to speak with the principal about their childs concerns had to leave because they had a doctors appointment and had to go to work and the principal was not there. The children are doing the translation when in fact it is the school legal responsibility to provide a translator. My child's schedule was changed without my consent or approval. It is my right to have a written notice in my native language about these changes, my child is a minor and they should not do as they please with him. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/03
I feel that school staff should display a more positive attitude with the students and parents. My experience with Cardozo School staff was quite negitive, & it seemed I was a bother to them. Our kids need a more positive influence.
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Riverbank schools — Cardozo Middle School is located at 3525 Santa Fe St, Riverbank CA 95367. 3525 Santa Fe St is in the 95367 ZIP code in Riverbank, CA The school district for Cardozo Middle School is the Riverbank Unified School District. Cardozo Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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