Sutherland Elementary School

1330 N. Amelia Ave.

School District

Glendora Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 09, 2024

We love Sutherland! I had two children a boy and a girl who came to this school in 4th and 5th grade. The staff and families are great. Teachers are very easy to talk to and most have attended a school in Glendora themselves. I have learned from elementary to high school many of the teachers are from this community originally. I am very impressed and happy that my kids attended this school. Being new, they were able to make many new friends easily. Mainly I love the diversity of the school. There are lots of activities for the students and their families. All the staff and teachers are nice. You will love this school.
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2021

I would have done 4.5 stars if I could, this is a solid school. I've had little issues, like with them not letting parents access the campus (before covid) out of the standard ( and unfounded) fear of kids getting kidnapped or something. But overall the teachers have been great, kids and families have been great. I appreciate having a solid school in the neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on July 15, 2021

Great experience especially with Ms Dahlstein! Beat Kindergarten teacher ever! School has made many improvements and will become better.and better.
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2020

very bad experience. Ended up transfer my kid to another school.
Submitted by other on October 13, 2015

The school is okay. You have a parking lot monitor named Deborah or Debbie who if your child is Caucasian she will embrace. She is incredibly rude and loves to argue with parents. There is NO consciquence for her behavior so change is nowhere in the near future. Many kid bully's from young to old so it makes you wonder about the principals ability to manage as a whole. Good luck if you are a new child or parent joining this school.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2014

Great school HORRIBLE TEACHER. Kindergarten is difficult for both the child and parent. This teacher had the reputation of being one of the best, clearly that has change thought out the years. My son attended preschool prior to attending Sutherland. He did not want to complete the work in the class because he said he already knew it. She said to me he looks at me as if HE IS ON DRUGS . YES SHE SAID THAT. She is completely RUDE, OFFENSIVE, and UNPROFESSIONAL. It is time for her to retire; therefor I cannot give this school anything above a 2. If your child as any kind of issues she will talk about your child to whoever will listen. That type of information should be kept confidential.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2014

My son was in tk class with Mrs. Manhire. The beginning of the year was a struggle but we were so glad he had her. The teacher worked hard with our son and found multiple solutions to aide him. He finished the year with a wonderful progress report. Our son loved the teacher and wanted to make her proud. Sometimes we as parents have to remember it's not easy to guide multiple little personalities.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2014

To the January 2014 reviewer. Please please please if you haven't already talk to the principal about this teacher. I'm sure I know the one you are talking about as we had this teacher last year. It was horrible. This woman should not be teaching, period. I went this year to tell the new principal of my concerns because I wanted to give her a heads up so that when new parents came to her, she would not be surprised. The principal will keep your concerns confidential. We are in Ms. Paconne's class this year for first grade and my child LOVES to go to school. Mrs. Paconne is top notch in the classroom (I volunteered both last year and this).
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2014

Sutherland. My daughter attends Sutherland right now 2014. She's in kindergarten, her teacher has no heart. Puts her down in front of the class room and myself. Her teacher seems to be more worried about what she's going to wear for the day than helping my daughter tie her shoe, which in fact the teacher told me she dose not help tie shoes! Incredible! The list goes on with this teacher. Not warm an fuzzy at all. I can't wait till my daughter is out of this school.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2013

2012 my child started in Kindergarten. Was not a great start. Teacher was not what I expected for my five year old. Not warm at all and rather detatched. As a Mother it was difficult sending my child everyday to an environment she really wasn't used to. She cried for days. Principal was horrible and non responsive. Bad first year. Hope new Principal is much better than the last and that my concerns are addressed or a transfer will be considered.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2013

K-3 teachers are outstanding for the most part. 4th and 5th, not so much~ For these grades, Cullen Elementary a much better choice~
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2013

This has been our first year at Sutherland, but my son's third public elementary school experience. We had been told for years that his is a "great school" and that "all of the schools in Glendora are great". However, in our opinion, it is not a great school in what we deem important. My son has learned virtually nothing this year and his quantity of reading is 50% of what it has been in previous years due to lack of motivation. There are virtually no activities or contests to motivate high achievers at this school. They do not have a student council either which I think is a shame. I have come to conclude that the reputation is as such because the school's test scores are high. From my experience here, the reason the test scores are high is because you have a lot of involved parents who are working with their children, not necessarily from what they are learning in the classroom.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2012

Our two kids started here last year. We LOVE it. Mrs. Morehart was the best kinder teacher ever.