American Elementary School

This school isn't what everyone around here makes it out to be. It hasn't been great since Dr. Irving left. Academically, it was ok. Some teachers are really good and attentive. Some will tell you your child has a learning disability because they have trouble grasping a certain subject. Bullying is not taken seriously at this school, not with the previous principal or the current, despite the administration telling you that they do everything in their power to ensure students feel safe. Both the principal and assistant principal will call your child and any complaints "petty." They just do everything they need to do to cover their own behinds in case you go to the district or sue. Yard aides are mean. Some teachers are nice, but most are biased towards and show favoritism to students whose parents they are friends with. Some teachers also gossip about students to other parents, which I find unethical, unprofessional and an invasion of student privacy. The moms who ran the parent club while my children were there were all catty, gossipy and pretentious. Parents also have a huge sense of entitlement. They don't follow parking lot/drop off rules because that's what Seven Oaks people do, apparently. The current principal will also not fight for your students or even push up against the district. Not even a little. You're better off homeschooling your kids or heading over to Highgate where I hear the principal is more assertive.

My son is on the spectrum. This is his third year going to this school. I have had the most wonderful experience. We have struggled with toiletings, meltdowns, outbursts, energy, socialization (obviously), speech, learning differences and more. Every step of the way the teachers, aids, and Sped staff has been phenomenal. I could not have asked for more. Each time I inquire about support for anything. I am always given resources and have had ease of gain accommodations and services. This has been a great experience.

This is and amazing school. They work as a team and that’s what we need more of!!!Also do you know how I would order a yearbook?

My little cousin got pushed to the ground and busted her chin and lip open and this school didn’t do anything about these Two girls bullying her , im disappointed I thought this school was a great school for kids

Not a great learning environment for all students.

This school is wonderful! The teachers actually teach. When I lived in LA, my children didn’t know how to read or do basic math. Now the can read and know math. Anne Sandoval