Sequoia Elementary School

Between our two girls we have been at GG for 10 years so far, with 2 more years to go. The principal really makes this school special, unique and inclusive . She literally knows every child’s name and the kind of car the parents drive. Her amazing-ness also shines with how all the teachers are with the kids.The teachers know their students and truly want them to be and do their best. All the support staff is also friendly and knowledgeable about any question or issue you may have. We love this school so much!

Fair Oaks is a great neighborhood school! The school is filled with so many amazing and diverse children, and I love the exposure my sons are getting to other cultures and families. The teachers and staff are amazing and take such pride in caring for their students. My sons are continuing to learn more and more everyday, and are excited to go to school each morning. While the test scores may not be as high as other Pleasant Hill schools, this truly is a great school!

Perfect school, i’ve had the best years learning with many different kinds of fun activities.

My son has been at Strandwood Elementary for 3 years and has thrived there thanks to great and caring teachers.

It has been great. Students who don't enjoy the classroom environment can attend a couple of core classes with others and then can work independently to complete their high school credits. It is not a school where you are "given" credits. You earn them. Students go on to post graduate work in places as diverse as Johns Hopkins, Cal East Bay , DVC, and trade schools. If you like to work on your own or simply have no desire for the typical high school hallways and activities, this is the right place.

My daughter is in kindergarten, and sending her to this school has been a wonderful decision. The environment is nurturing, compassionate, and encouraging. The older students are especially kind and treat the younger children like little brothers and sisters. I imagine that comes from having been welcomed and supported by older students when they were younger themselves.It is a close-knit school, and when I look at the high school students, it seems clear that many of them will remain lifelong friends. If you are looking for a welcoming, supportive, anti-bullying environment, this could be a great school for your family. We are not especially religious, but we have never felt that our daughter’s day-to-day experience was overly centered on religion.