John R. Peterson Elementary School

Posted July 10, 2009

We moved to this area from the east coast. This school appeared very highly rated when we checked it out on the web. The campus has no fences or security to speak of. There is no free transportation to the school with the parking and drop off area looking like a nascar race before and after school. There is no cafeteria! Lunches are basically shipped in 'lunchables' with low nutritional value. Expect to have your child run several fund raisers during the school year due to low funding. Special Ed is a joke, with little or no staff. Programs like Art, Phys Ed, and Music are Ala Carte, and must be paid for! The school will sometimes combine classes for certain subjects with ratios reaching 35 kids to 1 teacher!!!! The majority of teachers there try hard but are overwhelmed by lack of help and money.
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Posted March 31, 2009

As the parent of a Kindergartner, this is my first experience in public school. I am thrilled with all three K teachers, having a chance to meet each one and work on projects together. I am pleased with Peterson, its leadership, staff, teachers and student body.
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Posted September 18, 2008

Peterson has a wonderful atmosphere and my son's teachers have been great. I couldn't recommend this school enough.
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Posted May 28, 2008

I love Peterson! They have a wonderful art program, every teacher I have met is great! My daughter has been there 2 years and my son will be starting kindergarden in the fall. My daughter loves school is learning above her grade level, I can't ask for more then that.
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