We've had two children at Carson so far (one more will attend in a few more years) and our experience has been excellent. The teachers are dedicated and supportive and the administration is great. Our younger child is in special education at Carson and we just feel very blessed to have her there. The
... Read more program and her teacher, Ms. Rodman, are wonderful and she is thriving. There is a very active PTA and the school offers a great afterschool progam as well as a homework center. They are starting to offer music classes, not an easy task in these budget crunch times we live in. I highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
I used the No Child Left Behind Program to get my daughter into this school based on its high rating compared to other San Jose Unified schools. Her teacher in absolutely wonderful and the instruction in English and math are superb. As mentioned by other reviewers, the arts and sciences fail to meet
... Read more parent expectations, but this is rather a state curriculum issue. The only real criticism I have of the school is a safety concern, as the campus is open and very easily accessible to anyone, particularly when children are being dismissed. The administration has failed to implement a 'check-out' system. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/07
Love the school.My daughter was there from k-5. She loved it. Didn't want to leave . My son has been going there the past 2 years and has the same experience. Great School, great teachers and very friendly staff.
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
I attended Carson when I was a kid and had such a good time that I sent my son there as well. I have been disappointed with Carson, however. The teachers are so overwhelmed that they have little time for individual attention. I also wish there were programs such as art, music or science. I know these
... Read more things are a funding issue and everyone there is just trying to do a good job! But if you're looking for a school with lots of resources, you will be disappointed in Carson, unfortunately. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/06
My son has gone to Carson school since October of last year. I can honestly say that our experience with the school so far has been filled with ,mixed emotions. On one hand, we are happy with the progress that he has made and are happy with the attitude of one of his teachers. But the other teacher that
... Read more he has in his class is very lackidazical about the progress that he has made. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/21/06
One of the best schools, teacher are very responsive to students needs and the media center is an excellent skill builder.
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Posted by a parent on 12/14/04
Clean, inviting school with warm and caring teachers and staff. A wonderful academic program with a sincere sense of community. Highly involved parents, very supportive PTA, central location with many families who walk to school daily and really reinforce the whole family experience to incorporate
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School Profile for Rachel Carson Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
407
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
20
Number of classrooms:
19
Special Education
Autism Specialists, Speech/Language Pathologists
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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 — Rachel Carson Elementary School is located at 4245 Meg Dr, San Jose CA 95136. 4245 Meg Dr is in the Edenvale neighborhood and 95136 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Rachel Carson Elementary School is the San Jose Unified School District. Rachel Carson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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