Fox Elementary School

Posted January 8, 2009

Positives: -Good teachers and small class sizes. -Excellent PTA. Highly educated and involved parents. There is a very large group of parents who do a tremendous amount of volunteer work on a weekly basis. -Nice, safe campus with wonderful play structures, playing fields, lots of fresh air and open space. -DIverse student body economically and racially. -Organic hot lunch program and milk program. -For the most part, well behaved students. -Don't have to pay tuition. Need to work on: -Not academically rigorous. Doesn't prepare students well for middle school. -Very little personal attention for the students. -There are so many holidays and vacations the students are barely in school. -Every Wednesday is a half day!!!! That is a joke. No wonder we are falling behind every country. For a public school in CA Fox is probably as good as it gets. However, if you can afford it I would highly recommend looking elsewhere...
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Posted January 4, 2009

Fox is not a school for any child with learning differences. The teachers and principle do not want to be bothered with any student that does not fit the mold of the perfect student!!
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Posted August 30, 2008

I have had two children go through their entire elementary education at Fox School. Many of the teachers care a great deal about the children and are highly self motivated. Some are not stimulating. I guess that's the nature of any school. California schools are in poor financial shape..which is partially why programs are limited for advanced achievement. In a perfect world, there would be more programs for rewarding excellence, rather than just meeting the state standard. The campus is wonderful and gives them a great opportunity to play with other children in a comfortable, safe setting. The principal cares about the children and most importantly, the children love him and trust him. The PTA is very active and strong. The aides are outstanding. We've had a good experience at Fox.
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Posted August 27, 2008

I feel that Fox is the best elementary school in the area. It has an excellent staff who strives to give the children the best possible learning environment. My children have had teachers who have always gone beyond the state standards from learning about classical music and their composers, to literature, to artists and their work. They have gone on field trips that have related directly to what has been taught in the classroom. It has a beautiful campus with a lot of room to run and play. It has a wonderful support from parents whether the are working parents, single parents, or stay at home parents. There is something that any type of parent can be involved. Most importantly, there is a wonderful staff of teachers, aides, and specialty teachers. The principal is friendly, approachable, and really enjoys being around the children. I would recommend Fox School to anyone.
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