Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley

I think this school is the best I been in

TK thru Kinder are the most unenthusiastic and unhelpful teachers. They do not assist with shoe tying nor put on backpacks or jackets if students are struggling. In class volunteers aren’t allowed which I’m sure is for a reason. My student was not comfortable speaking up and when she did was met with my-way mentality from the teacher. They may teach the curriculum however it is not a fun nor loving environment which is crucial to kids in trust building, confidence building, and creating love for school the first 2 yrs!! Very sad and wouldn’t recommend.

Office texts me everyday with news and so do teachers.

A mi hijo de educación especial lo trataban muy mal en esa escuela llegaba golpeado ya no quería ir tenía miedo nada más y lo cambiamos de escuela ya está contento y hasta ya se ganó ser el estudiante del mes

Both of my children attended school from k to 6 here. They are both very different. I've had good and bad experiences with teachers. I think it all depends on the teacher and how well equipped they are. I've struggled with my oldest since kindergarten with his attention span and behavior. Some teachers have more patience than others. I will say it was the more seasoned ones. They were willing to get him on an IEP, counseling, helping with plans at home to reinforce good behavior when staying on track. Then it seemed like a newer teacher to the school had nothing but bad to say when he started a new grade. After having improvements in the previous years. Not to mention the then vice principal (who is no longer there) telling my oldest he needed medication to stop day dreaming. Then called him a liar when confronted about it. But since having passed that grade and getting rid of that VP it was smooth sailing. The Vice Principal now Harvey is amazing. Never had a real issue with staff since then. There were some issues with bullying but quickly resolved.

Unfortunately, we experienced ongoing behavioral issues that significantly impacted my son’s education. His class had to be evacuated multiple times during the school year due to disruptions — after the seventh time, I honestly lost count. It felt like there was little to no control in the classroom, and the learning environment was constantly interrupted.I was also disappointed with the level of professionalism from Ms. DeVissar. On several occasions, we crossed paths in both the office and parking lot, and she would not acknowledge my presence. Being repeatedly ignored as a parent felt dismissive and unwelcoming. It made me question how communication and relationships with families are handled overall.The condition of the restrooms was another major concern. My son often avoided using them because they were so unclean. He reported food thrown into toilets, feces in urinals, no soap available at times, and restroom doors without functioning locks. That raises serious concerns about both hygiene and student privacy. No child should feel uncomfortable using the bathroom at school.I do want to mention something positive — the office staff members are very friendly, especially Stephanie, who was always kind and welcoming.Ultimately, due to these repeated concerns, I made the decision to homeschool my son, and it has been a great experience for our family.