Hillcrest Elementary School

795 Pepper Street

School District

Garvey Elementary
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:26
Type

public

School Map for Garvey Elementary School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 01, 2024

My kids are so lucky to be in this school they have give them so much support we move here a couple of months and it was so hard for my two children to be in a new environment and all the staff have gives us a lots of support Miss Liz and Miss Gladys thank you.and the teachers too .
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2021

I really think this school needs to change a new principle who is really knowledgeable in promoting math, and science learning. I really disagreed with parent and teacher dancing night. I do not see any benefit from this type of activity that was supported by current principle.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2018

Could be better. Communication is very weak.
Submitted by other on June 28, 2012

I just wanted a message out to Ms.TONG She was not a great and she made me and some other people correct HOMEWORK and CLASSWORK. STUFF THAT SHE IS SUPPOSE TO DO!! >:( Ok and the rest of the teachers are wonderful and mrs.Lim is the best! WOOP
Submitted by other on February 27, 2011

Teachers here are too aggressive, they won't let the children use the restrooms when they raise their hands and ask politely. If your kid is known for being a little energetic, all the teachers automatically believe that he is a bad kid and won't let him explain what happened and just punish him. Their curriculum is ridiculous. My brother who is in first grade learned everything he is currently learning from his pre-school at a different school. After school they only have 2 teachers watching all the kids who are out and they leave after 30 minutes without a care if they were picked up or not. My brother who is 6 years old had a friend tell him to go to the office to call home to let us know that he got out early. The teachers who were on duty did not even say anything or care if they were left alone. Ridiculous school. Teachers are biased, unfriendly, and cold. I do not recommend your child come here. If possible try to get a permit to go to another school. WASTE OF YOUR CHILD'S TIME.
Submitted by other on February 25, 2011

This school is an outstanding school. Yes the results from the STAR tests are not very high, but it is a very good school. The teachers are helpful, there are a lot of activities such as the spring carnival, and the principal has done a lot of things to enhance the school. My favorite year was my third grade year, and so far, my third grade teacher was by far the best. Of course, all of my other teachers did a good job in educating me too. That's why I am a straight A student at Richard Garvey Intermediate School
Submitted by other on June 14, 2010

This is an okay school..... because I went there for one year and I got picked on a lot, so my parents sent me to Monterey Vista.