Carriage Drive Elementary

7519 Carriage Drive

School District

San Juan Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 09, 2014

I love my son's school! His teachers are very involved, especially the Kindergarten teacher he had last year, Mrs. Green! The Principal is always around, is very involved and always has a welcoming smile. This has been a great school for my son. It is challenging for him, although he has always been very advanced. I do wish that more parents were involved in extracurricular activities and fundraising, but I have to say that is our only qualm with the school.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2014

My kids love going to Citrus Heights Elementary. The teachers are involved beyond their job duties. My kids like getting a Jamba Juice on-site after school on Thursdays and they also like going to the movie nights that are held in the cafeteria every so often.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

My granddaughter attends Citrus Heights Elementary. I sat in on her Kindergarten class.The teacher engaged her students in alphabets and art activities with her teachers aide. Kids seemed to enjoy her class. Parents also assisted in classroom acting as aides for teacher. The kids followed classroom rules and their behavior was admirable.
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2013

There are a lot of issues with this school. I don't want to get to much into it right now as it is under investigation. The class sizes are 31 children per 1 teacher. I believe this is Ok in the classes with the older children but not in the classes with 4/5 year olds. There are not supervised enough in my opinion. I pulled my son out of this school with good reasons and will never allow him to attend our "home" school again. It is unfortunate that his first experience at school was a horrible one.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2013

The new principal has made a tremendous difference in our school. The new PTA team has out done themselves as well this year! The entire school community has thrieved this year! Next year will be even more amazing!
Submitted by parent on May 12, 2013

I have 3 kids at this school. I have never seen such parent involvement as I have at this school. I have a son with Autism in the first grade and the help he gets is awesome. My two daughters are in the first and third grade and both have excellent teachers. I volunteer in three classrooms at this school and I see some of the most caring teachers and parent communication is the best I have ever seen out of three schools my kids have been at. The office staff knows me and my kids by name which is amazing for the number of students even though this is a smaller school. Finally we have a new principal this year (Mr Martinez). He is the pied piper when it comes to interacting with children. I have never seen a more hands on principal. He introduced himself to me his first day and he is always available to talk to a parent. We would live in a one room shanty to keep our kids at this school.
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2012

i have 2 children that attend the school currently. Over the past 2 years of having my children here, I have enjoyed all experiences with the school and staff. All Staff is very freindly and welcoming. They have wonderful programs that help the children while challenging them.
Submitted by teacher on June 28, 2012

Great programs, activities, and opportunities for parent involvement. Staff really cares about all students. Parents feel welcome on campus during morning walk and monthly parent lunches. Principal Legarda is always visible and positive in interactions with students and supportive with staff and parents.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2012

Some teachers are pretty good and do the best they can with what they have to work with. However, the principal is awful. My son is in first grade there and has had some behavior issues stemming from his ADHD and the fact he's 7 and doesn't feel the need to stay in (someone else's arbitrary) line. Even though he has been sent to the office a few times, even though I have had face to face time with her, she never recognizes us. It's a small school. She should know the students and families. When I asked her about the GATE program at the school she had no real information. I am looking to change schools so my child can be challenged. I have a lot of complaints about this school, too many to list here, so if you are considering this school, don't. Not worth it. We will move just so we can get in a better school (and school district).
Submitted by teacher on March 12, 2012

Citrus Heights Mission Statement: "Citrus Heights Elementary is an innovative family-focused neighborhood school where our inclusive learning community ensures each student acquires the foundational skills, strategies and personal qualities to thrive and compete in an ever-changing world through supportive, nurturing relationships and a challenging, relevant curriculum."
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2012

My son is currently in 2nd grade. He absolutely loves school because of the fun, involved teachers and the hands-on Principal. Mrs. Legarda is always interacting with the kids, sitting in the classrooms, participating in morning walk, having lunch with the kids.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2012

My child attended 5th grade at this school. First 3 reports card grades were awesome. End of school year her grades went from 3's and 4's to 2's. Never once did teacher request a conference or made me aware of the drastic drop in grades. No comment was made on the report card - teacher did not have them ready last day of school. Had to wait for them. I emailed the teacher with my concern - never got a email back. Principle was not people friendly at all.