Pine Ridge School

13878 Compton Drive

School District

Paradise Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on March 28, 2016

The scenery is the best value of the premise. That's the good news but another reason why you're reading this is to hear my criticism about this school. There are two issues, one as being of social status. The school barely had any clubs for the students to attend. I know what you're thinking, its a small community and school it's supposed to not be much. But don't the small ones get to have many clubs and activities as well? Another being of the students itself. I know, you don't need a lot of friends to have an enjoyable experience in school and I enjoyed and appreciated the friends I had but since I'm lack of social skills due to my high-functioning autism, keeping it cool with others wasn't easy. I got a lot of unwanted attention from my other little known peers due to my ticks. If any of you people who have been living under a rock, let me tell you a little about autism. The Autism spectrum disorder(different ability as I like to call it) is a "disorder" of not communicating well to others or performing actions that are not socially acceptable. Now that autism thing is out of the way, I shall proceed. I wasn't the guy that people found interesting to communicate to, in fact I was pretty much the opposite by being pushed aside out of big opportunities that could of been vital, or maybe I'm exaggerating. I wish I could tell you more about my experience but I gotta rest my cranium for the day, signing off.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2014

This school is the best kept secret in California. Set in the midst of a wildlife preserve, it's beauty and connection to nature is unparalleled. I visited many schools and teachers before making my decision to settle here. We love it! The other day my first grader was being led out of class behind a teacher singing Wizard of Oz songs and i can say, hands on--the teachers are fabulous-flexible, honest, and open-minded. I was concerned about test ratings at first, as Pine Ridge is average in this particular area--but then i saw how there is so much more to learning than a test score, for instance my child's holistic needs! His creative thinking and socializing are getting met in a way that far surpasses robot learning, and he is receiving person attention to catch up on his reading skills. In one week he has far exceeded anyone's expectations! I am also impressed with the cultural and ethnic diversity for such a small community, and the excellent parent involvement program. Last year we all got together--parents, older siblings and staff--and painted the playground and created all sorts artistic learning tools. It was a gas! We appreciate all you do, Pine Ridge staff! Keep it up!
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2013

I am trying to compare switlik elementary in nj to pine ridge elementary where I would like to move too
Submitted by other on September 01, 2012

I attended Pine Ridge for about six years, along with my brother who was bullied constantly throughout the time in which he attended Pine Ridge himself. Despite our desperate attempts at getting help for the situation, it never got any better. The school refused to do anything. They simply didn't care. The special-ed program is poor, and the school as a whole is not at all accompanying to students with special needs. Basically, if you don't conform to their standards, you are pushed aside and left to fend for yourself. Lunch was rushed, with a total of about 10 minutes to eat. The yard duties were always very temperamental. They would line us up and count as off as though we were livestock, screaming at us for so much as sneezing on the walk to the playground. I know a large number of students who were traumatized by this. I myself was brought to tears a few times. They didn't seem to care about the students at all. When inspection time came, they wouldn't even let us use the restrooms. They said it would ruin the inspection and cause the school to be shut down (considering the fact that the bathrooms were so unsanitary). I honestly wouldn't recommend this school to anyone.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2012

The biggest problem with this school is not the dedicated staff willing to spend time with students before and after school and extra help during those times and at recess and lunches. They pour their heart into their career and students. The biggest problem I see has to do with parent involvement. There are very,very few parents willing to help in classrooms, on field trips, on fundraising, on homework with their own students. The best possible outcome for our students is to become actively involved in their education. Support them in the process, show them it is important and to teach them respect of themselves, their fellow students and respect for school staff. If parents teach their children the value of education & don't just reflect their own frustration about the lack of education they had attained, parents teach a lack of desire for education. If students are not memorizing basic facts, it is the responsibility of the parent to see how they can help. You blame a teacher because a student drew a picture on homework?Where was the parent, why haven't the parents checked homework & grades online? Parents need to step up the opportunity to step up has been given to you!
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2012

N O T E V E N K O S H E R ! ! ! Year after year this school doesn't make the cut. The state should send in an official to evaluate the school when they aren't expecting it. Or better they should mail out evaluations to the parents that go straight back to the state officials!
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2011

I can tell you why this school's test scores are so bad. The emphasis is on turning in homework rather than actually learning anything. In one of the classes, the teacher walks down the aisle and if you did your homework you get full points. Doesn't matter if it's right or not. One of my kid's friends drew a dog p**ing on a tree for part of the homework and the teacher didn't even notice. How pathetic is that? The sad part is that the kids are getting good grades in the classroom because the quality of work or what they've learned barely factors in. This will be a shock for them in the real world when they find out that colleges and employers actually expect and demand quality.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2011

This school has been in decline for the last several years. If the students were receiving everything they need, that would reflect on their scores, and the schools performance. The academic performance reviews from the state speak for themselves and were posted in the town paper for all to see. I think most students want the kind of connection with their school that gives them that inner since of pride. I think most parents want to know their children are receiving a quality education. I feel sorry for the students and parents at this school. Since the school hasn't been able to turn it s self around, maybe some external assistance or intervention is due. Actions should have results that reflect improvement. *To really connect this school needs to operate with caring attitudes and not controlling attitudes. I believe that is a biggest key to getting things on track for these students to thrive in their education.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2010

Pine Ridge is a great school. They have a great academic program and is located in a lovely area of forestry. The teachers care and support the kids and the administration does an excellent job getting info out. Its in a very small town and has the small town feel to it also. No guns or knives reported here.
Submitted by student on February 13, 2010

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