My son has been attending this school for four years now. In the beginning it was great. But the last 2 years have been so-so. I feel that some teachers approach toward teaching is not motivating enough. Why? I'm not sure. But I hope these individuals move on....soon. This may hurt but what's
... Read more important are the students! I am very involved with the school and I only hope that our last years here are just as motivating as the beginning. Staff is great, Prinicipal is great. Hopefully the (difficult teachers) change their approach. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/08
I was a former student of this school. My mom used to teach kindergarten here. Although I cannot give you details on how the school is now, I can tell you that this is a safe and educational learning environment if you ever saw one. When I was attending this school, there could have been improvements
... Read more on the quality of mathematic and science teachings, but overall, this is the best elementary school in that area. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/12/07
This is a awesome school. My son has gone here for 4 years and we are now moving and I ma having a hard time finding one that compares. The staff is great and always helpfull. I have never had a problem with any of the teachers and they keep in great contact with you as a working parent thru email and
... Read more or calls. parents club is great to be involved with. Overall the best in the area, going to miss it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
Dena boer is an awesome school.The teachers are great and the students are better!all staff are rreally patient according to their circumstances. Im a student,a student of an awesome school. We all learn what we need to and we get the education and health that we deserve and the teachers actually deserve
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Posted by a student on 02/13/07
I have been with this school for five years. The first year was great. But they can really need help with the Resource Staff. Over all the teachers are great. They just started this after school program. My children love it. They get their homework done. Then they get to have a fun activities. What they
... Read more need at this school is more parent involvement. I have been a room mom for everyone of my childrens class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/05
Their are some teachers that are great and some that aren't. Thank god I've been blessed with all the good ones so far knock on wood. The office staffs are always pleased to help you with as much as humanly can. This school was an all year round. But In the fall they are trying something new. That means
... Read more no more tracks! My kids hated that. If you are a family like myself, having one child in the Middle School (which are not on tracks) and have another one in Elementary)it puts a toll on you driving back and forth or having one child in school and the other one at home. It makes it hard. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/05
Teachers and supporting staff are great. Administration is dedicated to providing every child with the opportunity to excel. The Parent Club supports the school, and provides many activities through the year. Parental involvement is at a high level, and is appreciated. This is a great school, with
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Posted by a parent on 01/19/05
my girls have attended dena boer for three years now I think it is a great school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/05/04
I feel that Dena Boar pushes the children too hard. My children would have home work every night until 9:00p.m. The staff is very nice and the teachers are o.k. My children are moving to a new school and I hope it is not as hard as Dena Boar elem was.
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Posted by a parent on 07/17/04
This is an excellent school in my opinion. My child does well here, & the children in this area are genrally good kids. Which makes school much more enjoyable. The staff in the office is great. The teachers seem genuinely concerned about your child's progress. I think they have a good decipline system
... Read more as well. I would reccomend this school to anyone in the Salida area. They also seem to have a good school bus system, which some schools do not. The area is also child friendly. They have family night events as well. Read less
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Salida schools — Dena Boer Elementary School is located at 4801 Gold Valley Rd, Salida CA 95368. 4801 Gold Valley Rd is in the 95368 ZIP code in Salida, CA The school district for Dena Boer Elementary School is the Salida Union School District. Dena Boer Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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