Jones Elementary School

2751 Greyling Drive

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 09, 2023

I can't say enough great things about Jones. Wonderful, supportive teachers and staff, a principal who cares, parents who want to participate, great kids. I have 2 children who attend, and they are thriving. They are excited to go to school every day. They are learning so much in creative, innovative ways. My kids have done everything from yoga in class to gardening and robotics. Family engagement is over and above with many fun events for both parents and students, on and off campus. We have an art program fully funded by the PTA as that is not something that is provided by the district. STEAM, VAPA, field trips, performances, fun educational assemblies, parent workshops are just some of the programs to mention. After school care and other clubs and sports are also available on campus. Well kept grounds, new STEAM rooms in kinder classes, huge library with a wide variety of literature. Most of the teachers have been around for many years. My little one is one of the youngest in his class, started school not reading much at all and is now reading above grade level. Thank you Jones Elementary!!
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2023

Simply the best! That new principal really brought in some great teachers.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2023

Unfortunately, the administration at this school is incapable and inadequate in all areas - from a lack of communication, not taking bullying seriously, and being completely contradicted by the district. Example - we get 2 emails from the district (one last week) saying there are "concerns" about our child's absences. In the same week, I get an email from the school that my child will receive an award for EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE. The school secretary couldn't explain it, it's a joke. These people should all be fired and they should start fresh. There is one good teacher at the school. If you attend, hopefully you get that one. Also beware of the combination classes - poor learning, no advancement, no budging on the concerns shared by myself and my child. Especially disappointing after explaining the mental health toll of my child feeling "punished" in a class with 23 kids in the grade below them and only 7 kids in their own grade. They with no work to do the majority of the day. Jones should be called JOKES.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2022

The academics are extremely lacking and disappointing. Not enough staff or resources.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2021

We love everything about this school (except the to 7:35 am start time). Two kids, 5 teachers over four years (one class has dual teachers), all good. Principal Buell is great, after school programs are available, teachers are dedicated, the active PTA members create wonderful opportunities for the kids. I love the diversity of cultures the families represent - military, linguistically, ethnically, etc (like all schools, diversity of educator staff is more challenging). Distance learning was managed as well as possible too.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2020

If I could give it 6 stars, I would. My element daughter just finished this past year and now she is half way through Middle School with perfect grades made possible by the excellent learning skills that she learned from Ms. Pincus, Ms. Benninger, Ms. Holdstad, Ms. Webb, Ms. Petersen, and Mr. Solomon. That I can remember the names of all her teachers is a testament to the great communication they all had with my wife and I. I highly recommend this incredible neighborhood school to any parent who wants their child to have an amazing and well-rounded education.
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2017

Our 3 years at Jones so far, has been positive and we look forward to several more!
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2017

My experience was dangerous to my children. I'm taking my kids out of this school. Please, I urge you to see this is the most current review and true to it's colors. Please read through why I rated the school poorly. The depth in my answers are to ensure that no other parent fails their child, that no child is left behind.
Submitted by parent on November 20, 2015

My son has been attending school here. The faculty and staff have been great and PTA is active. My son is progressing academically and where he needs to develop (his behavior and social skills) is being addressed. The teachers and principal care about the success of the students and they are quick to make sure your childs needs are met. They keep me up to date on his academic progress.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2013

My son just started the Transitional Kindergarten program and I am so pleased with the school, teachers, principal and PTA so far. His main teacher, Krista Petersen and her assistant teacher Christa Jacobson are amazing!Teachers both have excellent communication with parents and encourage parents to volunteer. The principal, Rita Powell is always visible and available to parents and kids. I joined the PTA right away and just attended the first association meeting and was blown away with all the programs and events they have planned to raise money for the school and increase parent involvement. The only reason I give 4 stars is that the school really needs Air Conditioning. The first 2 weeks of school were very warm and my child came home exhausted, thirsty, sweaty, hot and cranky.I do commend MrsPowell for activating their extreme heat protocols, but it was too late for my son. He became clinically heat exhausted, nearly heat stroke in the 2nd week.This is an infrastructure problem though and I heard the Principal tell news reporters that she planned to have AC put in by 2014 school year so I am very pleased with that and will change my rankings to 5 stars when that happens.
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2013

If you have a child with special needs in the mod/serv do not go to Jones. There is a new special ed teacher this year and she is nothing more than a glorified babysitter. She doesn't believe the kids can learn. We use to love Jones as we have been there for 5 years but we are moving on to a school that believes all children are worth teaching. Principal has checked out for parents of children with special ed. General Ed teachers that we have worked with have done a great job.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2013

LOVE, LOVE LOVE Jones School. High performing school. Great school climate, outstanding teachers, supportive parents and smart students. A small school with a very big heart! The principal listens, cares deeply about all kids and supports teaching and learning. My wife and I feel very fortunate we found this school for our two sons.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2012

I have to say that my children are no longer in this school and I'm extremely happy about it. The principal is very rude to select parents. I constantly had to track her down and then she was rude. She bullied my children to the point that my son couldn't do well and hated going to school. My daughter was always in the Gifted program and she qualified for the seminar program but was placed in a regular classroom where she wasn't challenged and her behavior started going downhill. We moved to Washington State where BOTH of my children have excelled. My son has gained his confidence back and does wonderfully at school and at home. He loves going to school now and we had to put him in therapy where a lot of things that happened to him in the school came out. His therapist even wanted to see if there could be some type of charges brought against the principal and a few select teachers. Personally, I just wanted to be done with them and move on. I now have two happy children who are flourishing and have moved on from the nightmare of this school and that woman they call a principal.
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2012

My son has been in Jones since kindergarten. I picked the school based on its great school rating, which recently went up. The principal has been nothing but great. She is out in front of the school almost every morning greeting the kids as well as after school. We had a bully situation last year and she handled it right away and took it very seriously. This year i have a 3rd grader in the GATE seminar class, a kinder, and a preschooler all at Jones. I love their small class sizes and every teacher we have had has been nothing but helpful to my sons education. EVERY teacher 3rd grade and up is GATE certified. I have nothing but good things to say about this school. I love the small community feel to Jones. I am going to be so sad if we ever have to move.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2012

These reviews must be written by teachers. This school is very unprofessional. Especially the principal. I had to take my son out of the school. Not all the teachers are GATE certified. My son attended this school for 3yrs and he's only had one teacher that I liked. I know a few parents that have taken their child out of this school. I even had to contact the school district regarding the principle and the way she talks around the children. One school that I do love is Zamorano Elementary. Very good teachers there... Overall, I wish I could give this school zero stars.
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2011

Jones is an amazing school! My kids will be entering 4th and 2nd grade, respectively, and we've had awesome teachers all the way. Great communication between administration and parents/teachers, very active PTA, lots of fun extracurricular activities and special events for the kids, all teachers are GATE certified, special Ed teachers are amazing, great diversity within the community, let's see, what else... They offer the Seminar program and the teachers we've had so far (3rd grade - Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Albers) are phenomenal! Absolutely no complaints about this school. I know of several families that have moved as far as Bonita and still drive their kids back up here to go to school! Keep in mind that this school is on the year-round schedule, which may not work for everyone (but we LOVE it!)