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We had all our children in the school for a number of years until a new principal was brought in to oversee the elementary level for the 07/08 school year. We tried to give the school a chance but discipline and moral were lost and academics were no longer at the level of other schools nearby. Sadly the current administration is not really much better at all. The classrooms have become extremely rundown and many classes are held in very, very old portable buildings. There is no grass playground and lunch and recess are on an asphalt parking area with little shade. We moved our children to a large Christian school in Yorba Linda and will send them on to our wonderful local public high school.
My daughter, now in 6th grade, has been at Eastside since 1st grade. My son has been at Eastside since Pre-K; he is in 4th grade. We were happy with Eastside for many years but the principal retired two years ago and the school has changed considerably. The lessons need to be updated and the teachers are running the school with very little communication to parents. There is no personal instruction and a lack of discipline in classrooms. The previous administration encouraged parent participation both in and out of the classroom; the current administration requires appointments for parents to enter classroom. There is a 'select' group of parents that are allowed full access to their children's education. The campus is not well maintained.
Both of our children have been at Eastside since they were toddlers. Our oldest is going into sixth grade this year and her feet are firmly planted with a Christian worldview. We never would have thought she would be leader as she was always shy. However she has become a stong, confident young lady, never afraid to speak out for what is right and true amongst her peers. The academic program is well-balanced and the teachers are unbelievably loving, consistent, and patient. There are small classroom sizes and the level of homework has not been overwhelming, leaving some time for family and after school sports. The sports program is awesome for the boys and girls in 4th-6th grade with basketball and soccer championships in 2007. Elective courses such as spanish, evangelism,and character building are offered to all 3rd-6th graders. Overall, we are extremely happy with the school and highly recommend it.
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