Thompson Elementary School

7401 Church Avenue

School District

San Bernardino City Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:26
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 23, 2024

Vilma Sandoval, the principal, creates a toxic and hostile environment at Thompson Elementary for teachers, staff, parents and students. My child has attended for a few years now and we have had nothing but issues. Her slogan is, "This is MY school." My child has a dual diagnosis and I informed the principal of this before my child began attending. It wasn't until I filed a formal complaint (after years of misconduct) that my child received the evaluations and resources that should have been offered when she started at Thompson. I have been made to feel unwelcome on campus from day one. Many other parents have the same complaint and have filed grievances yet the district backs the principal. The feeling on campus is cold. I have offered up solutions for parental engagement, restarting the PTO, activities, parent participation in class and on field trips with no response or they are met with resistance. Staff, parents and students suffer at the hands of Ms. Sandoval. Do your research and speak with other parents prior to sending your child to this school and know your rights. Sandoval puts on a good act but I promise the school culture and environment is not a positive one that children deserve and you will be advocating for your child more than you should. Save your child and your sanity - find another school.
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2023

I was alumni here. So many good memories, I am shocked and dismayed at how things have gone for my own children. They completely ignored my daughters need for an IEP. She has autism and glaucoma... so if autism wasn't enough her going blind should have qualified her. Then my child was bullied severely. I said something. It was blown off. 4 times in one week she called from the nurse when she was injured yet again. My other child was so afraid of the bathrooms... she ended up with this terrible ulcerated rash because she wet herself in class everyday. She couldn't make herself use the bathroom there. It was severe. At age 6 she showers herself, I was unaware of the problem. I immediately took her to a hospital. I also called a social worker. To make matters worse this year they taught her terrifying music. The poor dear won't walk through the house alone now. This is ridiculous. Why couldn't she just learn reading or writing or math...? The kids also picked up pin worms here. So be prepared for that! Way worse than headlice! The only thing I can say positive is the teachers do care. We had some really special ones. And the after school program is fantastic. If not for these things I would have pulled my kids out way before this
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2016

This is our 4th year at Thompson and the school is continuing to improve and motivate the children to make goals. Thompson is now a NEU school and the children are all part of universities. They visit college campuses and earn certificates using the Accelerated Reading Program. The special day classes are lead by caring teachers who push my son to meet his IEP goals. My other child who is in general classes is also pushed to excel. There are lots of groups and activities including music and drama. I am thankful for Thompson.
Submitted by other on September 25, 2014

Thompson provides a friendly environment where students can make everlasting impressions and memorable friendships. Also, students can build one on one relationships with the awesome teachers there (I've experienced this myself!). Along with the family oriented staff, there are many fun activities available after school...just ask! Such as, CAPS (where they even go on field trips sometimes and they provide snacks), Drama Club (my personal favorite), Chess Club (sometimes they play with HUGE chess pieces; which is awesome), and this only naming a few!!!!! If you are deciding on a new school, Thompson will be a choice that comes with NO regrets. GO THOMPSON TIGERS-AND SHOUT OUT TO ALL MY PAST TEACHERS WHO WERE GREAT: Mr.Nellany, Mrs.Antillion, Ms.Neuman, Ms.Beimborn, Ms.Crain
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

Thompson has been the best for my children we came from a school were the staff did not care to work with the Parents. I have worked well with every teacher and staff member they listen and try there best to accommodate. The PTO goes above the top to do family oriented activities and has the best interest of the students in mind.
Submitted by other on September 26, 2013

Friendly hard working staff Teachers work with parents well Kids and parents love the PTO activities they have a since of community and are in to doing what ever it is that need to be done for the family's PTO Mom have gone above what a PTO Mom does helping family outside of school
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

Best school wonderful staff, Lots for Parent Teacher communication. PTO has lots of Family activities and fun for the hole family the strive to keep it a close community and family oriented.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2012

Thompson Elementary has wonderful teachers and staff! I love the fact that the Principal, Mr Funchess is always encouraging the kids with positive affirmations! I would recommend this school to any parent!
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2012

First of all, I love Mr. Marcus. Funchess. His work ethic and perserverance and determination have made a world of difference for myself and my child... we don't attend Thompson, however we are familiar with the leadership here and we know its a 5 start school!. love you Mr. Funchess