My daughter currently attends Kindergarten at Collett and has thrived in the environment her teacher has created. I believe the key to her progress is her teacher. Although I believe it is too soon to know how she will perform in the coming years, I am enthusiastic so far!
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Posted by a parent on 01/07/08
My son attended Collett for a short time but during that time he thrived in his K class. I was able to be part of the classroom whenever I had time to and saw how much he was learning. The No Excuses Univeristy program was a wonderful way to show a strive for college from the very begining and my Kindergardner
... Read more wants to go to college because of it. I loved the parent involvement as well as the open door policy of many teachers there. This school is #1 on my list. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/07
Let me start by saying the kinder teacher is great! Although I soon realized the cafeteria staff were yelling at children during lunbch time and not helping the kider kids opening lunch as they should be, a few of the parents complained and it should be under control. Every day I ask my child if they
... Read more were screaming or yelling he says no, also ask if they are helping the kids he says yes. Props to the assistant principal for hearing the parents concerns! Parent's really need to get more involved in school and importantly support the PTA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/07
I am encouraged by the improvements I see being made at this school. I think that the teachers who insist on parent involvement get the best academic results from their student. My son, who was diagnosed with ADD, has flourished under his new teacher. She has placed him in front of the class so to keep
... Read more him on track. She is also in constant communication with me regarding his progress. Three other parents, whose children don't have the same difficulties, have also found her to be readily available to answer their questions. The school is going traditional next year when new building is complete. I hope that they can offer summer programs for our children! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/07
My son has gone to the school since kindergarten and is now in second grade. I have never heard a staff member yell at a parent. I served on the pta and school site council. The school is a great school and the staff is well trained. Considering what kind of kids they have to deal with. Some of the kids
... Read more are disrespectful to the teachers. The school had been voted the most distinguished school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/06
Staff has been known to be very disrespectful to parents and students, going to the extremes of yelling to a parent in front of others (children and parents). I do believe that if they want to educate our children they must start by training their staff to better their maners, proper behavior; and,
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/06
My daughter is in kindergarten at this school. Her teacher stresses reading everyday. She has a family reading time at the begining of class daily. The PTA at this school is one of the most envolved I have encountered. The fund raisers are many and varied. Family nights are provided at the school
... Read more almost monthly. Sometimes reading, games, music or other family activities. Even grandparents have their own night with the kids. The students have access to library and computer time mandatory during school hours. Overall this is a wonderful school with alot to offer an envolved family. The principal is out in front of the school every morning to greet students and parents and is quite adept at learning everybody's name and grade. Read less
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Riverside schools — Collett Elementary School is located at 10850 Collett Ave, Riverside CA 92505. 10850 Collett Ave is in the La Sierra neighborhood and 92505 ZIP code in Riverside, CA The school district for Collett Elementary School is the Alvord Unified School District. Collett Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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