Anderson (Alex) Elementary School

5800 Calpine Drive

School District

Oak Grove Elementary
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 08, 2024

The former staff are great but the new one are unfriendly and inconsiderate. Well everything has change. Im glad they didn't accept my kid i was upset at first because he has been in this school since k-2 suddenly idk why he was assigned to another school. I talked to the disctrict about it and they said it is up to Anderson school if they accept him. From what? he is always been in anderson school even though thier reason is “out of range” googled map it it is closer to my residence than the other school that my kid that they accidentally assigned. I dont understand this people. “Out of range” huh! My kid been attending this school and it is out of range!
Submitted by other on May 10, 2023

I'm very impressed with the overall staff. My grandson's teacher is absolutely fabulous, he entered the school mid year (never easy) and she made him feel so welcome and cared for. It's been a really good experience there!
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2019

This school is getting better and better. The teachers are great and very dedicated to make students successful. Homework and programs are reasonable and effective, and my kids got very quick learning in many perspectives.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2017

My son is currently enrolled in Alex Anderson Elementary School. I love this school. The teachers who I've interacted with are very caring and dedicated to making sure the children are successful. The diversity in population is wonderful. I haven't seen much bullying. I volunteer regularly and have my son participate in whatever programs they offer. It makes a big difference to be in the class and see what the teacher has to deal with on a daily basis. I've heard parents complain about teachers, but do little to actually help the situation. My experience with having my son attend Alex Anderson has been wonderful.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2015

This School keeps getting better every year. Excellent caring teachers. Amazing yard dutys who are actually nice and watch over the safety of our children. Mrs. Yvonne Campbell Home and School Club president is an Angel to this school. She is there everyday volunteering and making our school better. Over all its A Great School
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2015

Alex Anderson does have some great teachers that dedicate themselves to their students and I am grateful my children were giving some great teachers. Not the best setup of a school I've ever seen, but what can you do its older. Sadly I have had issues with what I think is a glorified babysitter of some students. I have never seen someone working at a school act so childish by pointing her finger and saying I am sure disrespectful things about me for no reason and the looks I got wow if looks could kill. Mind you I never even met her. In 2012 my child was verbally harassed by a child's grandparent and I didn't even hear about it till I picked my child up from school from him. Nor the teacher or anyone else informed me, I was livid. The principle did not call me or would even give me the time of day to let me know it was taken care of. Same son was signed up to talk to a therapist (I as a mom was worried about his attitude affecting his learning and distract other kids. Family changes can bother kids in a different way.) Come to find out she wasn't even a certified therapist, she ended up causing way more hard them good, it was terrible. When my husband called to talk to the principle she again was unable to and when she was able to talk to him she had no real idea about the therapies. Other then the few teachers I did happen to meet, I disliked this school so much from the very beginning. I am fighting tooth and nail to get them into a better school, so far at least they are transferred out of that awful place.
Submitted by other on March 10, 2015

This school has very good teachers but very rude and creul students. My 11 year old goes here and she feels bullied. BARK had helped her but some students tell her she is a liar and fake. I would recommend this school to have better punishments.
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2015

My kinder student went to Alex Anderson she repeated kindergarden there. Now she goes to George Miner for kinder again. She is doing much better here. She tells me that she feels better and comfortable with teacher and school environment. Now she loves to be at school. As a parent I feel comfortable and happy that my daughter likes to go to school and be there to learning well.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2013

They promote and reward students for positive behavior such as being safe, academic , respectful and kind, which they refer to as B.A.R.K. which ties into their school mantra. The principal is very interactive with the children and the staff is awesome
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2013

Alex Anderson Elementary School is an awesome school. From the first day of school the staff, principal and Home and School Club are warm and welcoming. I love the fact that they focus on positive behavior while helping the kids show school pride with what they call B.A.R.K. (Be safe, Academic, Respectful and Kind ). The staff and faculty are constantly looking for this behavior and reinforcing it by handing out B.A.R.K. slips when they see it. The students then in turn in their BARK slips to their classroom dog houses. This is where the teachers then pull out 2 class winners weekly and/or daily classroom prize winners. It is refreshing to see the behavior on the positive versus focusing on the negative. The Home and School Club goes out of their way to make sure every parent and student feels welcomed and appreciated. If Anderson were to win this, I would love to see a big push on technology, we are in great need of a computer lab to help our kids keep up with the community in Silicon Valley.
Submitted by other on September 23, 2013

I am giving Alex Anderson Elementary School a four start rating. This isn't because their test scores are exemplary, but because the faculty and staff and it's supporters are. They are located in a tough community. There is very little parental commitment and support. This is not due to lack of want, but social and economic challenges. The Alex Anderson staff does dynamic things and accomplishes a great deal with what little they receive. The Home and School Connection (their PTA) work endless hours to improve the life of these children and support the faculty and administration. I am no longer at Anderson, but I feel this school and it's supporters deserve a huge shot in the arm and a little recognition. That is why I am choosing to nominate Alex Anderson Elementary School and ring a loud bell in their honor, instead of my child's current school. Thank you for the opportunity to speak out on their behalf!
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2013

Anderson has a Great Home & School Club that continues to support teachers and students making sure they have school supplies of all kind, bringing updated books and encyclopedias to the library, sports equipment, field trip funds, and technology along with new copiers for staff. We are hoping to increase technology for all kids. Our teachers and staff are just awesome. We need parents involved in their kids lives to increase their ability.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2013

Anderson is a hidden Jem. The staff is amazing . The teachers are caring and didicated . I am so blessed to have such a great school in my neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2013

My family has gone to alex anderson school since 1978, I have never seen such bullying in my life. Where are teachers aides at lunch my grandson got held by a 2nd grader while other kids kicked and slugged him,, I find this inexplicable..How dare this school disregard my grandson's safety ..All they care about is if hes there or not but when hes there they don't even know where he is at. Not to mention my grandson was playing and stepped on a hyperdermic needle....did they care,,,NO! If you ask me this school is not a good school any longer....If you think I'm wrong let the shoe be on the other foot then come back to me,,because soon it well be at the rate its going...Its all down hill
Submitted by other on September 20, 2010

Anderson is a very nurturing school, The entire staff have one thing in common, the children are their first priority. The principal is by far the best principal I have come in contact with. Overall GREAT SCHOOL!!
Submitted by teacher on February 23, 2010

The staff is amazing and cares for all students. A very positive place to be! The kids are great, but parent involvement could be better.