Oakhurst Elementary School

49495 Rd. 427

School District

Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 09, 2015

The authoritarian figure is very condencending, abrasive, short and poor mannered in terms of being helpful towards parents and children integrating into the school and utilizing resources. This said authorative figure is the reason after 2 years ago I was completely dis-impressed with this school and decided I were to homeschool and not continue this school, as I would not my children to be led by this type of character. Not anything in particular sparked this as far as any event, but the sheer personality of this said person was astonishing. Apparently after talking to other reasonable parents, I'm not the only person who concluded this. It's a shame because we are a very nice family who would have been a pleasure to be around for them.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2013

This school is all for the kids which i love, and it is very kept up. Love the teachers and the ladies in the office all with good attitude and spirit.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2013

In dealing with OES over the past two years, my satisfaction with them has drastically diminished. Last year, when my son was in Kindergarten, I could not have been more pleased. His teacher was amazing and I was so proud to help in the class and watch you at work with 30+ kids. This year the experience has done a complete flip. The teacher seems annoyed and uncaring towards my child and his struggles with work and the social aspect. I have approached her and the principal both and have been met with nothing but blame on my child, not a single resolution to help the problems be dealt with. the last review stated it quite well "If you have a constructive complaint, it is usually met with defensive attitude from the administration" also "Principal is only interested in pacifying parents and does not take parents' concerns seriously." She repeatedly dismisses my concerns and the problems that I have come to her with several times this school year. My child is struggling because of their lack of attention and action on the parents concerns for their child. They are dismissive and don't take responsibility for ANYTHING!! 95% chance we will be changing schools for next year.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2010

OES in a nutshell... Some of the teachers are very caring and involved, some others who are tenured are simply not concerned with doing a good job at all. It is a risk each year since you cannot request that your child be in a specific teacher's class. The District lays off the newer, highly skilled teachers while retaining the unenthusiastic tenured teachers. Disorganized administration. Principal is only interested in pacifying parents and does not take parents' concerns seriously. No attention paid to advanced or special needs children. Emphasis is placed on constant fund raising by parents and children. School's "zero tolerance for bullying" policy is unenforced. If you have a constructive complaint, it is usually met with defensive attitude from the administration. All that said, SOME of the teachers are wonderful, but you never know who your kid will be getting each year.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2008

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