Annie Pennycook Elementary School

3620 Fernwood Drive

School District

Vallejo City Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 22, 2021

This school did nothing about my son getting billed he Evan threatened me and still did nothing when my son asked for help the teacher said no for no reason the 2nd principal is so rude for no reason
Submitted by other on June 11, 2017

I've had a great experience with my granddaughter here. Her teachers have been excellent! Parents/grandparents have got to be involved period. Teachers can only do so much..
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2016

Mrs. Mitchell has been a fair, unbiased principal since she arrived three years ago. She has responded to all my child's issues and also mines. In the beginning I too had some situations with bullying of my child. Mrs. Mitchell handled the situation. At first I was upset with her due to slow process also. But we did get things handled and I am proud now to be apart of the PTA. Our goals are to stop this type of actions. I understand the stress and concern as a parent to want our children safe from any pyshical or mental harm, and Mrs. Mitchell was and has been very passionate about my concerns as a parent. I have and will continue to suggest that us parents continue to be involved with the PTA to assist with ideas and solutions to resolve these uncomfortable issues before they become blown out of proportion. I've spoken with other parents about these issues and they too agree that the more involved us parents are and the more interaction with other parents we can eradicate these harmful situations. It took me some time and more responsibility on my end as a parent to get my situations resolve.
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2016

My daughter has had some great teachers since attending this school since kindergarten. The principle is a joke as well as the new vice principle added this year. My daughter has been bullied since the beginning of this school year with no accountability held to the kids bulling her. Ive contacted the office spoke to the vice principal twice and even left messages on the bullying hotline they have. Yet these bullys continue to traumatize my daughter. I plan to move my daughter to another school district next school year, the superintendent and the district are even more of a joke. They see the kids as dollar signs they dont care about there well being saftey and mental state. My daughter cant even focus in class anymore and no one seems to care. Horrible school and horrible school district. Ive been fighting to protect my daughter since september for nothing to be done its very upsetting when as a parent you feel like you cant protect your child and the school doesnt care.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

Pennycook is loaded with awesome teachers and parents that work together to get the best for their children. Children are the same from school to school but it's the teachers and parents that make all the difference.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2012

My two girls have been here since kindergarten. I have had nothing but great expericences. The staff is awesome but most of all Mrs.Knight. My daughter has learned so much from her. Shes a great role model for the kids. This school is like no other.
Submitted by parent on December 30, 2011

My two sons are doing well and excited to go to school everyday.A great place to learn!I volunteer when I can .I would like to see a bigger parking lot so Fernwood Dr would't be such a mad house!Fernwood Dr.should be a place for disabled parents to pick up their children.I believe the school district administration should have more common sense and have more communication with parents.The principal,staff and teachers are excellent and my wife and I are very happy and lucky to have our children attend this school.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2011

We chose to attend public elementary school only because Pennycook has rated high in the State for their academic testings. The school provides a safe haven to our children and granted there have been a lot of changes, the school continues to thrive. Wonderful teachers in Mrs. Burt, Ms. Sato (1st grade), Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Wong. Talk about challenging the kids! We love it. We have been at Pennycook for 5 years now and unfortunately, Fernwood Drive has become growingly frustrating as more parents think that the street is a parking space. I understand parking is limited but would hope that when you block off someone that you do not leave your cars unattended.
Submitted by other on March 20, 2011

I went to Pennycook from kindergarten all the way up to 4th grade. I had a great experience there and I love this school with all my heart. I never had a dull day at this school and all my teachers were great! I still remember all of them too, I had: K-Mrs.Wong, 1-Mrs.Carter, 2-Mr.Schneider, 3-Mrs.O'Brien, and 4-Ms.Simpson. I loved all my teachers and they were all amazing. Hope to come visit soon!