Sierra Elementary School in Rocklin, California

“This school recently went through their IB inspection and will probably move up next year from a IB candidate school to a full fledged IB school. I am thrilled that my daughter gets to attend one of handful of school in CA offering the IB PYP program.”
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“This school is fantastic! They are an IB school with a wonderful, caring principal and faculty. A great sense of community and lots of parental involvement.”
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“Fantastic school, I couldn't ask for better for my daughter. She has attended for six years, and loves it there. The teachers are outstanding, the staff is helpful and they all know the kids. It is very family oriented and open to all. The kids feel at home there, and they make it great for the parents there too! Love it!!!!!”
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“My children love Sierra Elementary, their teachers, classmates, and the schoolyard. When teachers are afforded the opportunity to move-up with their students and/or maintain combined classes, retaining student-teacher relationships, the child-teacher-parent bond and trust is strengthened. A strong trust lends itself to discovery of personal tastes, reinforces the notion of making good choices, and helps build positive learning habits and higher self-esteem. A strong student-teacher bond helps alleviate perceived fears and anxieties. Although learning the nuances and subtle expectations of a new teacher can be a good exercise, it can be a hindrance to a young child who needs nurturing before discipline. Sierra Elementary with its accelerated reading program and adaptive teaching methods brings the positive old fashion school experiences of the mid 20th century right into the Digital Internet Age. The 'Shark Tank' is a great place to learn and grow.”
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“Sierra is a great school. The kids are taught about taking responsibility and are held accountable for their actions. The teacher's are compassionate about their kids and truly have their best interest at heart. My son has improved tremendously in his reading. Their IB program is wonderful and I only hope that other Rocklin schools will invest in this program so that our kids can continue to use what they learn through it. I am very happy with Sierra and have talked to many other parents who feel the same what! I too love Sierra Elementary!”
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“I think that Sierra has some of the most compassionate teachers around. From the office staff to the teachers, they all work together to ensure that the students follow the disciplines of learning, community and self. I love the AR program as it incents my daughter to read more. The school promotes family involvement with the AR program through using the Family Reading night. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!”
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“The principal is really nice, but seems to care too much about the numbers. The reading program 'AR' is shoved down the kids throats. Which doesn't seem to encourage reading instead it encourages them to make their goals (for the numbers and the 'oh so wonderful 'Word O Meter')'. For punishment, children are left out of activities for not making their reading goals. There is no sense of community between the teachers. Parents are only willing to help their teachers which leaves the PTC struggling to meet the demanding needs of the school. There is way too much teaching to the test. The school would funcion better if they would quit worrying about how they look.”
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“The principal is wonderful and the staff seems very professional and welcoming. Some teachers use a punishment and reward system (ie. pulling cards, tickets etc.) which I find disconerting. (Recommended reading: Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn). I also see too much teaching to the test and not enough child centered learning.”
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“You think this school is great now, (IT IS!)....but it's only going to get better. Check out the program at www.ibp.org.”
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“Excellent school with a small town feel. The principle knows the kids by name. Lots of parental involvement. Amazing test scores.”
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“Excellent teachers and beautiful school.”
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“Absolutely TOP quality California school. We had a special needs child attend this school when Cobblestone elementary refused to include him fully in a kindergarten classroom. He did need some special attention, and Sierra provided this and more. The secretaries were wonderful and friendly, the kindergarten teachers were so kind, the special needs teacher bent over backwards to help our son. My son attended kindergarten only in the 2001-2002 school year. The school building itself is beautiful. If you have a special needs child, Sierra elementary will treat your child with love and respect.”
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“Every staff member is superb! This is a fantastic school. The focus on reading is sharper than I've ever seen. The looping program serves children well.”
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“Extremely well run school, huge reading emphasis and ALL quality teachers. Check out their webpage-it has a reading word count updated weekly. Also, great new facility. This is the best school in my experience in California.”
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“Best school in the district”
This review was posted by a teacher.