Brookside School

2962 Brookside Road

School District

Lincoln Unified
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:25
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 23, 2024

Teacher's are great. They have a good staff that looks after the kids and waits till they are picked up. They provide tests to see if kids might need assistance with English.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2024

They have great teacher and staff that actually will wait till they are picked up.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2023

Teachers are very good. Teaching programs are excellent. My daughter likes it; she is doing well at school. However, This school does not provide supports for English learning students. I strongly don’t recommend this school to anyone who has kids with poor English. I made donations because I hoped my donations will help the school continue providing excellent and safe environments, but I decided to stop making donations to this school because I no longer trust or believe in the new vice principal, Chau Tran. She is not honest and untrustworthy. My nephew with poor English got hit and abused by many other students; but she was unfair and showed favoritism. I complained to the principal and the Lincoln unified school district, but I have not heard any response.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2021

The school is absolutely amazing, safe, and overall beautiful.In my experience as a father I know how it feels to send your child to a school you hardly know but I promise this school is the only place that you will love.Our son has graduated the school and is now a successful college student, we would like to thank Brookside and the principle for teaching our son, and daughter.Thank you Brookside for helping us!
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2013

If you are concerned about elementary school rankings, don't worry about sending your child to Brookside Elementary. Brookside tied Green Valley Elementary in Danville and Sutter Elementary in Santa Clara in 2012 on CST scores with the combined CST score of 815. Brookside closely followed: Country Club Elementary (San Ramon - CST 818) College Park Elementary (San Mateo - CST 819) Oliveira Elementary (Fremont - CST 819) Brookside outranked the following public elementary schools in 2012: Brookvale Elementary (Fremont - CST 814) Daves Avenue Elementary (Los Gatos - CST 811) Lexington Elementary (Los Gatos - CST 811) Bracher Elementary (Santa Clara - CST 809) Twin Creeks Elementary (San Ramon - CST 809) Arroyo Elementary (Livermore - CST 807) Washington Elementary (Santa Clara - CST 804) Barren Park Elementary (Palo Alto - CST 802) Glenmore Elementary (Fremont - CST 800) Murwood Elementary (Walnut Creek - CST 800) Roy Cloud Elementary (Redwood City - CST 797)
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2013

I would like to reply to the review about the PTSA raising funds. Yes we have a lot of fundraisers, more than the other schools. However that is because Brookside does not qualify for grants and funding from state and federal goverment programs because there are not enough "low income" students enrolled. We raised $20,000 2 years ago to get new computers that hadn't been updated in almost 10 years for the entire school. We raised $12,000 4 years ago and put in a track. The continual fundraising for "Save Science Camp" is a district wide fundraiser because the district believes in all or none of the schools attending. If you attend the meetings and talk to the teachers you'll find out there is a reason for these fundraisers. Last year the PTSA repainted and decorated the multi-use room as the school is in it's 20th year educating our community. Yes it is a public school but not all public schools get the same funding as others. It can be difficult at times to be accepted if you don't live in the Brookside community (I know because I don't, but live in the district myself). I just made myself available and offered to help and I've gotten to know many of the PTSA members.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2012

Our family loves this school! We feel happy the minute we set foot on campus! My child started at Brookside this school year in the first grade and he thrived there, academically and socially. The teachers were outstanding, but there are two other factors that elevate this school to "great" status. The first is the principal....he really sets a positive but firm tone, keeping the children feeling safe, secure, and knowing their boundaries. The second is the level of parent involvement. In my opinion, a great school needs great parents in order to succeed. This school has very involved parents who are willing to commit time and money to keep it great. I read previous criticisms about the school doing too much fundraising. It can definitely get annoying, so you just have to do what you can and not participate in each and every fundraiser. Just remember, without those fundraisers, this school would not be able to accomplish what it has. Our family does not have the means to contribute every single time, but we do what we can and appreciate the efforts of the PTSA!
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2012

We LOVE Brookside. The parents are incredibly hands on, the teachers go the extra mile, and the principle is outstanding. There are plenty of enriching after school activities (the annual play production, Science Olympiad, band/orchestra, language and art class offerings, etc.) as well as Science Camp and myriad field trips well attended by parents. It is an enthusiastic community with a very active PTA. Go Bobcats!
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2011

Our two children attend Brookside and we are so pleased with the quality of the education our children are receiving. The teachers and staff are dedicated to both the intellectual and emotional needs of the children and make a real effort with each child. There is a lot of parental involvement and a strong partnership between the school and parents. The children, teachers and parents work together and this team spirit is reflected in the school's test scores. This large and incredibly diverse elementary school provides children a quality educational experience.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2011

This school does great academically but..... 1. This school is all about money! You would think it was a private school the way they fundraise and ask for donations constantly. It is very annoying. If they can think of a fundraiser about any ridiculous thing they will do it....like a birthday book club where your student celebrates their birthday by buying a book for the library lol. 2. The majority of the parents are all snootie and walk around with their nose in the air. If you're not wearing the latest 7 For All Man Kind Jeans or Ed Hardy T-shirt you'll get the cold shoulder. 3. The PTSA is headed by the worst of the above. (See number 2) All uppity Brookside Country Club residents. I tried getting involved when my kids started there but did not like the way I was treated. Sorry, your loss! 4. The prinicpal is so high strung it's unbelievable. The last principal was much better! 5. We only stay because the teachers are great but the school itself and snootie parents are too much. We find it best to keep to ourself.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2011

My son loves this school! He really likes his afternoon kindergarten teacher! He says that the other teachers help out in the class and he likes them all! Mr. Conklin is great and he is always walking around the campus making sure everything is going good with the school! He knows how to run a school! I am very satisfied with the staff at this school. Ms. Jaime is great as well! Keep up the work Brookside staff! Your all doing great! I like the way his teacher writes little notes on the classwork that keeps me informed on what we need to work on at home!