Kepler Neighborhood

1462 BRd.way St.

School District

Fresno County Office Of Education
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 03, 2024

I would not recommend any parent send their child to this school.
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2024

Kepler was an amazing school a couple years ago. There has been very high staff turnover and a priority on social media optics as opposed to taking to steps to empower and support the children. Administration seems concerned with appearances and the teachers appear unhappy now. It feels as though any staff voices concerns faces possible reourcusions from administration. Concerns brought to the board and principal are brushed off and no follow up appears to happen on concerns when they are brought up. At this point in time I would not recommend Kepler to other families.
Submitted by other on September 02, 2024

I would say this is a great school with smaller class sizes. Teachers and staff members are awesome and really care about the well-being of the students. The teachers truly care about the kids futures. The downside about this school is the admin herself. She only cares about micromanaging certain staff members to quit. You have to do things her way or it’s the highway. If you speak your mind, you will be micromanaged to the point of quitting. She runs the school as a business and not an actual school. Disregards concerns of staff members. I don’t recommend this school as long as this petty admin is charge. I don’t recommend working here either due to unstable job security.
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2024

My daughter has been going to Keper since 1st grade and will be starting 4th grade this school year! We absolutely love it here especially the last year and a half when a lot of changes were made like more family involvement and gatherings. Field trips,sports, after school programs, and so much more. The staff go over and beyond to help with anything you may need. Thank you for being an amazing school keep up the hard work!!!
Submitted by other on May 13, 2024

This school has had made great improvements, but still has a long way to go. SOME members of the current leadership team in the building spend more time arguing and micromanaging than actually doing anything productive for the school. If you bring any concerns to the table, they are just brushed under the rug and ignored. I would recommend this school in the future if specific staff members were no longer there.
Submitted by other on March 11, 2024

Kepler Neighborhood School is a great charter school that really brings community and diversity into place. All students have a sense of belonging as soon as they walk through the front office doors towards their classes. The staff at this school truly strive for success of all students and provide a numerous amount of enriching events, extracurriculars, and sports. Overall this school will make your student become a well-rounded student and they will be able to gain so many amazing memories.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2024

My children have been students here for several years, and during this time I have witnessed firsthand the outstanding education they have received. The school's rigorous yet nurturing approach cultivates curious young minds through enriched curricula and intimate class settings. As a school of choice open to all, Kepler attracts a diverse and vibrant student body. I cannot speak highly enough of the school's contributions to my children's growth.
Submitted by other on March 10, 2024

Kepler feels very family oriented and does a good job of keeping parents well-informed about their kids. The class sizes are small, and the teachers are very caring. Kepler has a lot of enrichment activities available for the students to do, and there are many opportunities for parents to be involved as well.
Submitted by other on December 15, 2022

A complete mess from unjust treatment of employees of a certain department to favoritism of students who have unacceptable behaviors. They are in desperate need of great leadership. Praying for the future of this school.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2022

I have three students at Kepler. There have been many ups and downs in our 5 years there, but it feels like Kepler is getting its finding it's legs after periods of admin transition. I'm very happy with the school culture and rigor. Communication with parents has been one area that has been lacking in the past. I am happy with the continued effort the school is making to keep parents informed through Remind and printed newsletters.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2022

We have had 2 kids at Kepler for over 5 years. Kepler has gone through a lot of change in that season, but through it all we have had teachers that care and a place that is trying to provide the best education it can for students that don't have access to other educational options. I feel confident in the new administration and would encourage you to check it out if you want to learn more.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2019

This school is a shell of what it used to be; they're like every other charter circling the drain. When the school first opened, and for the first 4 years, things were amazing. They had a fantastic teaching staff, a robust system and curriculum, and a top notch music program that was scheduled to expand with them with their new building. My kids loved it! What happened to this place? Well in 2017, arrogant board members pushed out the head of school/music program director because of test scores that had nothing to do with her position. They replaced this one person with three people, tippled the salary, and nearly bankrupted the school. It was SO bad, they had to cancel all field trips mid-year. This had a domino affect that destroyed moral, made the founders quit, and eventually ended with nearly all of the classified & teaching staff quitting in disgust. I'm glad my kids got out when they did, but I feel sorry for those who didn't.
Submitted by teacher on May 01, 2019

Overall, negative. The state of California needs to look into this school site and review its charter.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2018

5 stars!!! My child is flourishing in this school. She is above her grade in math and reading
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2015

I have yet to find any school who does what Kepler does for its families and students. Not only have they kept amazing teacher-student ratios, included tons of field trips and community service projects as a part of their curriculum, offer hands-on learning projects, but they've gone above and beyond to offer differentiated learning. This means that teachers pay attention to your children's capacities in each subject, and challenge them appropriately. This means that if they're not understanding something in math, they'll be given tasks at their level, helping them master the content and continue to advance. If a child is far excelling in English, they won't get bored, but instead will be given work that may even be at a more advanced grade level, to make sure they are challenged. It's awesome!
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2015

Kepler has such a supportive, healthy approach to education. We have very little homework - they handle learning in the classroom and value family time. My sons are reading far above grade level and their math skills are stellar. Their teachers enjoy working with them and relish the challenges that their imaginative questions bring to the classroom. We just had teacher conferences, so I'm basically quoting what I was told. If you want to have an uplifting, affirming and supportive school experience, come to Kepler. I am so happy with the teachers and staff - they honestly care about every family and figure out how to work with your child's quirks and passions. They love what they do and it shows. Do yourself a favor and check us out!
Submitted by other on September 11, 2015

At Kepler Neighborhood School, students receive customized learning through small group instruction in grades K-8.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2015

We feel so fortunate to have Kepler Neighborhood School as an option for our children. We have been with the school since it's inception. Since day one we have felt excited about the Kepler community and all that it has to offer! I highly recommend Kepler to any parent or family who is looking for an alternative to mainstream education. Kepler offers challenging academics and a wide variety of extracurricular activities that keep our children stimulated and engaged. The staff are kind, open and do a great job keeping a watchful eye over our children. We especially appreciate the small classroom size. Thank you, Kepler!
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2015

My daughter finally feels like she is learning in a way that she was meant too. She loves school again! The huge variety of electives and the creativity worked into the curriculum makes learning fun and there is no other option close to what Kepler offers. We love it!!!
Submitted by teacher on March 05, 2015

Kepler is extremely grateful to have AMAZING teachers and the support of our Community partners, parents, and students.