The kids love to learn. we have fantastic teachers that help our children to shine. we have lots of extra programs that the kids can participate in
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
What a great accomplishment Taylor school has made. Students, staff, and parents can all take pride in our efforts. We should all be very proud of our school and everyone in it! Let's keep up the great work, and hope for a year that is just as great, if not better!!
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/09
I love the school. My children used to go to challenger school. I found Taylor more balanced, academically as well as socially.
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/09
I went to Taylor and my childern have gone and is still going and its a wonderful school with great teachers and great parents who make the extra programs provided happen for the childern. I feel the new principal needs to provide more outlets for rewarding all the hard work the students do and needs
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Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
The new principal who took over last year does not recognize the student's individual achievements in the school newsletter like the previous principal. I feel the children all miss seeing this in print. Academic achievements are not publicly acknowledged by this principal. The 2007-2008 school year
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/07
I have a kindergartner currently attending Taylor and had seriously considered a local private school for my son. We deiced to give public school a try and found Taylor Elementary to be an excellent choice thus far. I am very involved in the volunteer programs within the school so I have been able
... Read more to get a close look at the quality of instruction, child safety issues and technology offered at the school. Although some of the extracurricular activities and technology advancements are fairly new to Taylor (including an art program slated to start next fall) I am very impressed with the quality of teachers, administration, and programs that Taylor offers. I would highly recommend Taylor to any inquiring parents considering public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/07
Taylor School has seen some improvement in discipline over the last year, thanks to new principal. However, school needs improvement in other areas. Some opportunities for afterschool programs but cost money and are very limited in scope (art and dance programs). Some strong experienced teachers in grades
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/07
My husband and I are very pleased with Taylor. My daughter, who could not read when starting Kindergarten, was added to the accelerated reading program 1/2 through the school year. Between recess, and the various extra activities [such as] back to school night, open house, science/technology night,
... Read more book fairs, the walk-a-thon, ice cream social, the Olympics, and the various spirit days, not to mention the field trips and charity fundraisers, I think my daughter receives a well rounded elementary school experience. I look forward to the next 6 years with Taylor, and we can not wait to enroll our son. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
Quality is good, but no heart. Extra curricular activites, what are those? They existt as long as your pocket book does. Parent involvement is good, but anything can stand for improvement.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/07
I really don't recommend Taylor school. This school ranks very high when it comes to test scores, but there really isn't any involvement when it comes to the students. 3 out of the 4 teachers that my son has had have been terrible. This school needs to learn how to challenge these kids and be involved
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School Profile for Bertha Taylor Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
598
Students per teacher:
19
Full-time teachers:
31
Number of classrooms:
27
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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San Jose schools — Bertha Taylor Elementary School is located at 410 Sautner Dr, San Jose CA 95123. 410 Sautner Dr is in the Almaden neighborhood and 95123 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Bertha Taylor Elementary School is the Oak Grove School District. Bertha Taylor Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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