This school is going threw a major remodel !! Its about time. The children/staff deserve to have a new facility/ equipments etc. I have also heard that there will be a new principal for the new school year. Hopefully there will be good changes for the new school year.
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Posted by a parent on 07/21/09
I must agree with the last parent. Yes, things have changed. It is not the same as when we went to school. I am glad the principal wants a focus on learning and keeping kids safe. Some parents want to be able to have rules changed just for them. They don't want to sign in or obey traffic laws.
... Read more I am glad the new leadership is helping our students learn and keeping them safe. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/21/09
Great school. Too bad there are a few bad parents. At a recent PTA meeting one stood up and was mad that Spanish was being used in the meeting even though translators were there for Spanish, English and Vietnamese. How sad...These parents need to realize this is a world where we must all work together.
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/09
As a parent of elementary age children who have attended Dahl the last three years, I have seen the leadership change to a new principal. As far as the principal s attitude goes I have had nothing but positive interactions with her. It seems interesting to me that the other parent reviews are so focused
... Read more on the parties their kids are not having at school as opposed to the learning they are doing. I figure that I send my children to school in order to LEARN not have a party. I am exceedingly happy with all of the teachers my children have had and really appreciate the hard work they do. I agree with the last post many parents do not recognize the different world students are facing today, a world where they are expected to know more at a younger age. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
I've read the various parents and need to add my own opinions. First, the school does have field trips and celebrations. My child recently took a wonderful trip to the San Jose Tech museum. As I understand, field trips are organized by teachers. Second, PTA continues to do wonderful things. They
... Read more had a 'Cafecito with Santa' and it was great. They hold monthly assemblies to recognize students for achievement, leadership and citizenship. As far as Hallowen, I understand the need to focus on academics and help the students learn. I heard the principal offered to let the parents hold Halloween events after school hours, but none of the parents wanted to take the time. I think it is a matter of parents not understanding the different world that students are in today. It is important that the students succeed academically. Parties should be part of the home. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/09
Yes I agree this school has been going down hill ever since Ms. Bacoccina the Principal came to Dahl School. Parents/Students dont feel welcome. She is VERY Rude. Ms. Bacoccina took away halloween parade, holiday parties, students cant even bring in a healthy snack to class to share w/ their classmates
... Read more on their birthday. I am not sure if the principle has Religious beliefs about certin holidays but that should be kept at home. The teachers are great and care alot about the students and most of the teachers agree as well to bring back the holiday parties etc. There is also no field trips for students. Last yr the PTA did a great job organizing alot of functions movie night, panckes w/ santa , etc. they never had that before this year there is a new PTA members and its the middle of Dec and they have not done anything. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/11/08
I have great respect for the teachers at this school accept for the Principal. I agree with the previous post about taking the fun out for kids in Halloween day. Let kids be kids...they are still at the age that really excited about Halloween and now they don't get to have this fun... How can we get
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Posted by a parent on 10/21/08
this school have gone down hill since Mrs Bolling left , the new principal have some major issues and it trying to run this school like a private school she is making students, parents and teachers unhappy but no one wants to stand up to her. I have never been to reform school but thats pretty much
... Read more how the kids are being treated. No parties no fun what so ever. Please can someone help and get us a new princi[al. Its a shame when kids cannot dress up for halloween at school and have parades like all normal school does like this school did until his principal came. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/21/08
It is true that if parent's are fully immersed in their child's education they will have more success. However parent's need to feel comfortable to come in to the educational system and get involved. The school environment has a lot to do with this. I am familiar with the educational system and honestly
... Read more I didn't feel a positive acceptance of the principal or my son's teacher when I visited his class. I noticed that the teacher felt uncomfortable with my presence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/08
I have found so much lack of participation by parents, it isn't even funny. Parents are so quick to criticize, yet they rarely want to be involved. The teachers, and staff in general, are excellent, students excel at Dahl When they have a nuturing, and structural home enviroment to go along with their
... Read more acedemics. If you want your school to be better, if there are things you want to see change...You have to get involved, You have to voice your opionions, You have to Work together as a community, as a family to implement your ideas. The school can only be as great as the community that supports it. Read less
School Profile for Captain Jason M Dahl Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
701
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
30
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San Jose schools — Captain Jason M Dahl Elementary School is located at 3200 Water St, San Jose CA 95111. 3200 Water St is in the South San Jose neighborhood and 95111 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Captain Jason M Dahl Elementary School is the Franklin - Mckinley School District. Captain Jason M Dahl Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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