I just moved to Castle Rock - specifically for the schools here. My child is in Kinder and I am thrilled with her teacher and her class. So far, I have absolutely no issues with this school, the teaching or the teachers. My child loves it and is always thrilled to go to school!
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/09
I have 2 children at RR in 2nd and 5th grade my children have problems with learning especially reading and RR has done miricales for them they have both been on ILP's every year including last year which has helped them get up to grade level and when they fall behind thier teachers always take notice
... Read more and get them on track with extra help before and after school. My daughter has a learnig disability that they found and are helping her to learn with her disability. Our family has also had some huge family tragidies over the last 3 years and the school has been there for not only the kids but the whole family through all of it. I think the IB program they have started is wonderful both my kids have begun to learn spanish amoung other things I was never taught in school. And,the principal is amazing! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/09
I have two kids attending Rock Ridge. Although I haven't been thrilled with every teacher they have had, I've always been able to air my concerns and work on a solution with the teachers. One of my kids is very bright and his teachers have gone out of their way to make sure he is challenged. The principal
... Read more at Rock Ridge gives much of his power away to the teachers to ensure they have what they need to do their jobs and the focus is always on the kids. I would encourage anyone who has a problem with Rock Ridge to volunteer on the SAC committee. You'll get the background knowledge you need to understand how the school works and it's the best place to influence future decisions for the school. As for the overcrowding, there's not much you can do about that until more schools are built. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/09
We are not impressed with Rock Ridge. The school is overcrowded, which makes attending activities a nightmare. I have had issues with two teachers and the principal and vice principal were of absolutely no help. There are a couple of good teachers. The staff is not very friendly, anytime I need
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
We recently moved to the RR area. On the surface, the school, faculty and parents appear to be very involved and dedicated. Over time though, I have come to find that there is too much focus on frivolous things and not enough focus on academics.....there seems to be a lot of social activities. (wonder
... Read more where this money would be better spent). RR has recently implemented the IB program, HOWEVER, I think this is going to prove to be a huge mistake. My child(ren) can no longer recieve ILP services, cannot memorize times-tables and at mid-5th grade level, still do not know how to property prepare a writing piece....and meanwhile are earning A's and B's. Seems to me there needs to be more focus on the basic academic fundamentals rather than social activities and the school's 'status' as an IB school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/09
I was a teacher at Rock Ridge Elementary for five years. All of the staff, from adminstration down to part-time instructional assistants and nutrition services are 100% dedicated to helping all children that attend Rock Ridge. Staff go out of their way to dedicate their off time to the school, learning
... Read more programs, and community events. The school's motto, 'Every child, every day.' is the cornerstone of instruction and relationship development at Rock Ridge. With the initiation of gaining IB International Baccalaureate status, Rock Ridge will continue to be a school that meets all children's needs with the utmost integrity and highest level of instruction. In my experience, Rock Ridge is not only the best elementary school in Douglas County, it surpasses any of the elementary schools that I have taught in throughout the country. Rock Ridge is a very special place. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/23/08
We have been very pleased with the administration and teachers at Rock Ridge. they have provided our daughters with an excellent learning environment.
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Posted by a parent on 12/13/07
My son started aug 07, 2nd grade, with a new teacher who is awesome! i volunteer - which there are plenty of- and am able to see the action firsthand. My son is excelling in his subjects (his scores were ave. And below ave. In a few subjects in 1st grade). The concern for the kids safety is none like
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Posted by a parent on 11/11/07
We started at Rock Ridge in January of 2006. We had just moved from California and my boys, ages 6 and 8, were entering school mid year. The teachers met with them before school started and made them feel very comfortable. I had more conversations with the principal at this school within the first week,
... Read more than I had with our principal in California the 2 years we had been there. The staff is very friendly and the teachers have been wonderful so far. The communication between the teachers and parents is great. I do have one thing to add about the principal. Rock Ridge elementary does not tolerate any bullying. We had a problem with bullies on the bus and for a week straight the principal took the bus home with the kids to handle the situation. I was rather impressed, and the bullies stopped. This made a huge impact. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/07
We haven't been terribly impressed by the leadership (principal) or quality of teachers at RockRidge. No child left behind is an echo in the distance. Be cautious and don't be misled by the staff at RockRidge. If this district and especially this school gives you their word it may only be good until
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* In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
800
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
47
Number of classrooms:
27
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Castle Rock schools — Rock Ridge Elementary School is located at 400 N Heritage Rd, Castle Rock CO 80104. 400 N Heritage Rd is in the 80104 ZIP code in Castle Rock, CO The school district for Rock Ridge Elementary School is the Douglas County School District R 1. Rock Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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