Boulder Oaks Elementary School

2320 Tavern Road

Alpine, CA 91901

School District

Alpine Union Elementary
Grade

1-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:26
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 19, 2017

Incredible school. Amazing teachers, very loving and caring staff and clean well managed environment. Love this school!
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2017

My 3 daughters all attended Boulder Oaks over a 16 year time span and never had a teacher they didn't like (of course they had favorites but I won't mention names to be fair). The curriculum was challenging but not daunting, and the "Peace Builder Pledge" said every morning with The Pledge of Allegiance, helps reinforce tolerance and compassion. I will miss the teachers now that my children have all moved on. Thank you BOES!
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2015

To clear up some of the reviews left 2 or more years ago - My oldest is a student on a 504 plan the principal and staff have been nothing short of AMAZING in supporting her and making sure she is receiving the extra help she needs and accommodating her needs in class. Also the bullying problem that is mentioned- again I have not seen this at all at Boulder save for one incident with a child and the school quickly stepped in to take care of it.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2013

Boulder Oakes is the most easy going very inviting school that I have been apart of in a long time.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2012

I am a parent and have had both of my children attend Boulder Oaks. They both received a GREAT education and LOVED their teachers and the Principal Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Miller was always available to talk to me, and her focus on family is wonderful. The school is very well kept with an emphasis on being safe and clean. The entire staff at this school are friendly, helpful and welcoming to everyone. My children left Boulder Oaks academically well prepared for middle school. I HIGHLY recommend this campus for parents of elementary aged children.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2012

Boulder Oaks is a great school for children who do not have any learning challenges or who are developmentally slower than other children. My daughter who has no learning disabilities, is excelling in her classes. However for children with learning disabilities, like my other child, they do not provide any extra assistance (other than one-on-one tutoring) to help them learn. These are children they do not want to put any extra effort into teaching. They just want to pass them through the grade levels so they do not have to deal with them anymore. As a parent, I have voiced my concerns to the teachers, and the principal, as well as the teacher tutoring my child. But, my complaint's have fallen upon deaf ears. I feel like they do not want to be bothered with children who have learning disabilities. In this school who prides itself upon high academic learning standards, I am very disappointed that this is how they deal with children with learning disabilities. I would not recommend this school for ANYONE who has a child with a learning disability.
Submitted by other on May 18, 2012

As an educator and a parent, I have nothing but rave reviews for Boulder Oaks. The school provides a well-balanced curriculum for all students. Teachers and staff encourage students to take on leadership roles and try new experiences. Children are held to the highest standard both academically and socially. Boulder Oaks is committed to producing students who are ready for a future of success.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2012

I have had 5 students attend this school. I have nothing but rave reviews for this school, the principal, the teachers, the staff and parent volunteers. Mrs. Miller has helped my daughter for a very trying time when she was being harassed by other students. She is very caring and compassionate. Great things have happened at Boulder since she came on as principal and my husband and I feel very fortunate that our students have been there to take part in the positive changes at Boulder. Parents transfer from other schools in the district to be at that school. We are very fortunate to have had our students receive an excellent education at Boulder Oaks!!! The PTA works hard and volunteers many hours. Many of the teachers work beyond their hours to help students succeed. I caution you to read between the lines when you read negative comments about this school.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2012

I've had two sons attend Boulder Oaks Elementary School, one of which is in 5th grade and will be moving on to Middle School. While very exciting for him, I am sad that we will no longer be part of such a great school! All of the teachers have been professional, kind and caring and helped my children to excel academically. Mrs. Miller is welcoming and friendly and always has her door open for questions and concers. My family will truly miss everybody at Boulder Oaks.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2012

I have nothing but positive things to say about Boulder Oaks! Every year, I am impressed with the dedication of my children's teachers and how much fun they have in school learning. I have had the opportunity to work with Mrs. Miller through PTA. She is very involved with the school, cares about the students and their safety, and takes pride in the job that she does at BOES. I am proud of the school that my children attend and I wouldn't have them go anywhere else!
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2012

This is a good school Two of may dougthers go to this school but they dont have any resources for kids that are slow learners.. they dont care about the kids that need extra help to learn. the only thing that they said it's beacuse the cuts.. But this kids need help after or before school... like other's schools. the principal and the PTA only focuse on the technology not to help those kids... in this city is to many rich people but aswell to many people with low income..
Submitted by parent on February 29, 2012

The school, although small and quaint, has a very pompous attitude; lacking humanistic connection in key leadership positions. It 's very common to get degraded by key leadership people, who in my view, see parents not as part of the team, but rather exclude parents from taking part in the process, and their child's education. I think a great school also includes parents and working with the parents to help create an overall community environment, by which, all feel a part---This school lacks this very important quality. If you are a parent who just wants to drop your kid off with no hands on---it's for you. If you like to be a part of your child's education and feel connected in an influential manner with that process---good luck--- I hope you get the AWESOME FEW TEACHERS THAT ARE KEEPING this school above water. My son has witnessed students getting degraded and completely yelled at by staff. This school needs accountability to the community.
Submitted by student on August 20, 2008

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