Charles Bursch Elementary School

I wanted to share a more recent experience than previous reviews. The front office staff is very amicable and caring. The administrators listen to concerns. But the problems are the teachers and some other staff. They are the type who feel that because they have many years of experience, there is no room for them to improve. Honestly, this is a bigger issue of CA public schools. If you are okay with your child being threatened of being kicked out of the classroom, simply for talking, if you are okay with cafeteria aids using snarky comments and yelling at kids instead of actually assisting when something is needed. If you are okay with teachers who sit on high thrones but barely communicate with you about your child's progress, then this is the school for you. If you are an active parent who seeks teacher models of what good citizenship looks like, then run.

My child attends Tracy. We are very involved as parents/guardians. The classroom have plenty of resources. The nets of supports with students with needs (academic, socio-emotional, socio-economical) are in place. Family engagement is always encouraged. My spouse participates in a school activity almost weekly.Our child is growing as an individual and as a learner. I am a teacher (not at this school or even elementary), and this is the school I selected for my child. Baldwin Park as a community is loving, inclusive, and filled with hard-working people. Yes, there is crime and some residents could be more involved in the improvement of the city as a whole. Overall, my child feels safe, included, appreciated and most importantly she is learning!I recommend you to get involved with your school, talk to teachers, know what standards students will learn in the school year, supplement their education if possible. Also, support the school and your teachers with your vote and with your voice.

If it wasn't for us moving my son would be here no doubt. The office were friendly and was sad to see us go from such a great school.. Love his TK teacher Ms. Aguayo, she was an excellent teacher from the beginning till the time we were there. I honestly didn't have no complain with her what so ever. They way she cared, shared, and understand each and everyone of her students was beyond my expectations. Not only to the students by with the parents as well, I would see how she will talk to the parents and express her concerns or how proud she was with the students.. if they told me Ms. Aguayo will be my sons teacher for every school year I will beyond thrilled.. thank you Ms. Aguayo for taking good care of my son and for being an awesome teacher.

One star due to failing safety for kids. My family called about a family member in school still with head lice. Instead of pulling the student out of class they call his mother to inform her about family members calling in about her son having lice. From my understanding he is still in school today with no action taken. This school is being very negligent !