Junipero Serra Elementary School

Posted: April 11, 2024

My child has been at this school for the last five years and has been doing very well. The kindergarten teacher was a bit strict, but she has since retired. Every teacher we have had contact with has been great, adapting teaching styles to the various needs of the children, and really trying to understand and adjust after the children returned to in-person learning after the pandemic. There have been at least three different school counselors in the time my child has been there, making it a bit difficult to get some consistency in support, however the last two have been great and created a fun/safe environment for children to feel supported or even just take a break. Mrs. Belitski is always so cheerful and engaged with the students. School staff have always been kind and my child often talks positively about yard duty, the custodian, and cafeteria staff. The ladies in the front office are always very helpful and happy to answer any questions or provide support as needed. We also love the convenience of the on-site after school program (LPCC), which my child enjoys so much that even during breaks from school my child is excited to attend the LPCC camps.

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Posted: August 3, 2019

Posted: August 3, 2019

Ms. Senesac is a wonderful principal, super engaged and responsive. Office staff are wonderful.

Posted: August 3, 2019

Not much of a GATE program, but each teacher we have had seems to adapt pretty well to individual learning needs.

Posted: August 3, 2019

Posted: August 3, 2019

We have 2 kids in this school, and love it. Zillow shows a “7” rating, but it feels like a “10” to us. Both kids enjoy going to school and are thriving. LPCC on-site after school program has been excellent for us too.

Posted: August 3, 2019

Homework has hit a good balance. Not too much, not too little.

Posted: August 3, 2019

We have loved all of the 5 teachers we have had, and have only heard good things about the teachers we didn’t have. Me.Geib is particularly amazing with her 3rd grade Engineering Fridays!

Posted: February 3, 2018

This school is great in every way. Love it

Posted: February 3, 2018

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Posted: December 11, 2015

My son is in TK and he loves his teacher. Mrs. Strickland is a Godsend! I would recommend having her as a respected and caring teacher. Her techniques are encouraging and fun. My son is learning so much in her class that he wants to learn because it is fun not just educational.

Posted: December 11, 2015

I feel that my son's teacher is very effective and motivated to teach. I highly recommend her.

Posted: December 11, 2015

I feel that the homework is just right for my son's age and grade. Thanks.

Posted: September 10, 2015

An unpleasant, non teaching type of school. My child attended kindergarten and had a horrible time, mostly "fluff" taught in class with loads of work sent as homework. Teacher seemed more like high priced babysitter than an "educator", who nagged/berated children that needed help. Principal was useless, reviews praising sathers are suspect. This school was terrible, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who cares for their child and genuinely wants them to begin their academics on a positive note. Unpleasant is the best word I can use to describe the tone of this school.

Posted: November 23, 2014

Our daughter attended K-5, our son is in 2nd. We highly recommend this learning environment & are so happy that we "choiced" into Serra. Under the leadership of principal Jim Sather, the school offers a quality education for all learners & a comfortable, happy social atmosphere. Parents are involved as volunteers in the classroom & with PTA. Families enthusiastically support school-wide fun events like the Jogathon. Serra had a x-country team this year, which met twice weekly after school, & traveled to Ventura meets. The annual Spring Art Night is Open House, showcasing amazing art projects. Special events have included: Kindergarten holiday show, 1st Grade songs & dances around the world, 2nd Grade patriotic show, 3rd Grade hoedown, 4th Grade missions projects & Gold Rush living history event, 5th Grade science fair. Three 5th-grade teachers work together to prepare students for middle school doing daily "rotations," so students can have different teachers for different subjects (Language Arts, Math, Science), developing organizational skills. Serra is fortunate to have onsite before- & after-school high quality child care available through Las Posas Children's Center.