Cypress Elementary School

1870 South Laspina Street

School District

Tulare City
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 06, 2019

My kids have been attending Cypress for the last couple of years. They love every aspect of this school, from the great kids to the administration. Mr Bates has made a wonderful impact on this school and it shows in how happy the kids and teachers are.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2014

Tulare City School District has given me less faith and pride in my community than I would ever have imagined possible prior to having school-aged children. While asking teachers throughout the district what they can be sure of concerning Tulare City Schools, each one has stated that it is a game of politics. I have come to believe them. The district administrators seem to be driven by money and power. Teachers are overworked and resources scarce as a result. Higher salaries for teachers supplement sufficient working conditions, leaving my children to pay the ultimate price. How is this leveling the playing field? My children are losing out on an education which builds 'confidence' and 'creativity' because teachers feel they need to cut corners in order to get through the day. Education serves as the foundation and building blocks of the community. I'm not so sure what our community is building anymore.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

I have been very satisfied with my children attending Cypress School. Teachers are great and they have good communication.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2013

I have two children that attend Cypress Elementary and my thoughts on the school so far is that they are always willing to go above and beyond to make sure the kids learn as much as they can. They make it fun! I enjoy attending after school activities and all the teachers that I have met with are Awesome!!
Submitted by other on November 13, 2011

i love cypress school!!!! i went there from kindergarden to 5th grade!!!!! it was an awesome school my little brothers both went and go there and my mom works there it is an amazing school!!!!!! go cypress scorpions!!!!
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2011

I've had students enrolled at Cypress for the last 7 years. A lot of teachers are rude and show no respect for the students. There is also a serious lack of creativity in their lesson plans. I had high hopes for the new principal. It's been a year and I've not seen any changes. Only one more year to go and good riddance to Cypress!
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2011

Our children have attended Cypress for the past 4 yrs & have loved it up until last yr when Mrs. Brown was moved to another school & Mr. Bates was brought in as the new principle. Although he is friendly enough, there have been several instances where confidentiality & trust were broken by himself, their teachers & the secretary. Sadly, this has changed the way our family now views Cypress school & its staff. We have been extremely disappointed while witnessing the interaction of some of the "bus duty" teachers with the kids who are waiting for rides after school as well. Mr. Bates does not seem to know how to appropriately handle sensative situations & he is not good with following up with needed information. We were sad to see Mrs. Brown leave as she was an outstanding leader & well loved by students, parents & staff. We wish she would've taken the secretary with her! The secretary is not only rude & unfriendly to us, but also to many of the children. There have been many times over the past few years that she has treated us rudely & failed to get us much needed information in a timely manner. Her attitude seems to be that we are bothering her by even asking her for information.