My child started going to Ben Franklin this year. I feel as though my child and I have not had a very warm welcome. I've made an effort to introduce myself to parents who are more familiar with the school, and seem to be active with the school. I was snubbed, as if they are a higher class of people.
... Read more I hope further into the year this will change, as I'd rather have my child go to a school that has equally good teachers, but also where the parents can be polite to eachother the way it was at the former school. It helps if there is a sense of community. Parents demonstrating alienation is not a good example to set for their children. It opens the door for bullying in the future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
I am disappointed to see such harsh comments about Franklin's administration and teachers. The changes that have occurred since the new administration started have been brought down from district and state administrators. As far as the teachers go, they give more of themselves than they are required
... Read more to do. Apparently, you haven't truly got to the heart of the staff at Franklin, and you haven't compared it to most of the schools out there. The teachers there work weekends and their nights at home. They attend the many different activities their students ask them to go to like baseball games, etc..., and they spend their own personal money to enrich the curriculum & to make things fun for the students. Any teacher on staff that has not cared about the students more than 100%, has never stuck around, because the Franklin staff and parents will not tolerate mediocrity. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/09
I am a parent of 3 children that have all attended this school over the last 13 yrs, I am very dissapointed this year since Jean Aklufe left and how laxed the new administration seems. I used to be proud to say Franklin was my school, but not anymore. I believe alot of the teachers have forgotten why
... Read more they became teachers and show little or no personal interest in their students. Each one is unique, and should be dealt with that way. Get inside their hearts and minds and learn to see what makes them want to learn. There should also be different people who do different volunteer or paid positions etc, not just the same old people who think they run the school. People need to remember the word volunteer and be grateful you have them! Its for the children and about the children, all should remember that! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/09
I have been with Franklin for 6 years and thought it was a great school. However, this year 08/09 it has drastically changed, with the new principal and vice principal things have drastically changed for the worse. So drastic is the change that I was forced to put my son into homeschooling. Their
... Read more motto is education and the concern is for the students...this is not so. I am sadly dissapointed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/09
Teachers are okay- some need to be more involved and caring Supervisors need to be let go and get ones whose children do not attend the school as to be unbiased.
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/08
My boys (5th graders) started at Franklin this year and the we couldnt be more pleased. The teachers are attentive to the students strengths and struggles while making it fun to learn. The fact that my kids are excited about school and doing schoolwork speaks volumes.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
The quality of this school for special education children is seriously lacking. I would seriously consider placing your child in a private school if they are special needs.
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/07
The quality of education is outstanding. The teachers go out of their way to help each student succeed in class.
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Posted by a parent on 04/17/06
My oldest child started school here mid year and that year was extremely difficult. The years following have been much better. I like the year round system, they will be changing 06-07 to traditional. The teachers are very attentive, they stay on top of your child's progress. I also like how they
... Read more reward the children, with achievment awards. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/05
This school is what a parent could ask for. The Teachers are great & easy to work with. My wife constantly involved in class room activity & also she can monitor the teacher interaction with the students. I wish they enforce a dress code along with their quality of education, this gives more sence of
... Read more discipline to children. If this wasn't for this school we would have moved back to Orange County. To other parents if you agree with me on the Dress code issue, please let the Principal know. Read less
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Riverside schools — Ben Franklin Elementary School is located at 19661 Orange Terrce Pkwy, Riverside CA 92508. 19661 Orange Terrce Pkwy is in the Orangecrest neighborhood and 92508 ZIP code in Riverside, CA The school district for Ben Franklin Elementary School is the Riverside Unified School District. Ben Franklin Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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