Shining Mountain Elementary School

Posted: September 13, 2020

My children came in the middle of the school year and the teachers were amazing at helping them integrate. The next year, was even better. COVID-19 happened and distance learning became the new thing, but teachers were open, honest, and communicative about the situation. As we start the next year distance learning, things were a tough start but they are committed to my kids.

Posted: September 13, 2020

They give children just what they need to solidify the material. The work doesn't overload them.

Posted: September 13, 2020

My children always get the attention they need, even during covid distance learning.

Posted: September 13, 2020

The children are held accountable for their work and attendance, but always keep parents looped in for their help.

Posted: September 13, 2020

They communicate with parents and guide students in the classroom. They are wonderful and supportive in all grades.

Posted: September 13, 2020

When your child has an area that is not where it should be, additional resources are offered and plans put in place to help them reach the level.

Posted: September 13, 2020

Posted: February 23, 2018

Shining Mountain and the entire bethel school district is one of the worst I have ever seen. In the 5 years of schooling here my children have had 1 great teacher a couple descent teachers and 1 very poor teacher! Bullying has been a constant issue. They have been on lock down more this year than anyone should ever be in their entire school career. I would strongly recommend staying away from the entire Bethel school district!

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I really love this school! The office staff is very helpful and welcoming.
The Teachers and Administrators are good at communicating with parents.
Excellent School!

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I have nothing but great things to say about Shining Mountain. Love it!!

Posted: December 2, 2015

Hasta este momento me ha tocado observar 4 maestros por parte de mi hijo y no tengo queja alguna pues siempre an estado preparando a mi hijo para el siguiente nivel y creo que es un privilegio el que hallan compartido sus conocimientos con mi hijo

Posted: December 2, 2015

Hasta este momento creo que bien , tal vez podría ser un poco mas dependiendo del grado en que se encuentran

Posted: December 2, 2015

Muy buena, pues mi hijo estaba pasando por un momento difícil con algunos compañeros que lo estaban intimidando y de inmediato me sentí apoyada porque todo se arreglo de la mejor manera

Posted: December 2, 2015

I like the way they treat our children as they are always looking to involve parents to participate together with the school for the good of our children. Excellent school!.

Posted: November 23, 2015

I think every year, there is no way we can outdo the last teacher, they were so great. But it happens, every year. The entire staff of Shining Mountain is a family. Everyone that enters those doors is welcomed, cared about and receives an excellent education. The office ladies are amazing, always smiling and always able to answer any questions. The PTO is very active and does a wonderful job bridging the gap from parents to teachers and back. For a working parent this huge. I never feel out of the loop. Thank you Shining Mountain!

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Posted: November 22, 2015

The school is very warm and welcoming! The teachers are always smiling and eager to help. The principal is very generous and caring. The staff are always on point and we appreciate that!

Posted: September 19, 2014

I have been a parent with at least 1 child in Shining Mountain for 8 yrs so far and have moved twice in that time but stayed inside the school boundary to keep my children in this Amazing school! All of my children exceed grade level and have never failed a state standard test. The building, teachers, Pta and parents are everything you could ever hope for in a community. The most amazing thing about Shining Mountain Staff/Volunteers is that they have become more then just the adults at my child's school they have become their family. They truly care about each and every child.

Posted: September 18, 2014

I use to live in Monroe WA, and ever since we moved out here and I put my kid into this school I was so happy and thankful that we did. I love Shining Mountain, this is my sons 3rd year attending and we have loved every teacher he has had. I now have two kids attending and they both love it here.

Posted: September 18, 2014

Shining Mountain elementary. This is the 4th year that my son has attended this school. I must say that the PTA is amazing! They along with the teachers and the students have made this a great school. The amount of involvement that the give and include the parents in the everyday happenings ...words can not describe the impact they bestow upon the school. I would never consider another school for my son.

Posted: September 18, 2014

My daughter went to Shining Mountain for 6 years. They have an amazing PTA and support from the parents who volunteer. My daughter has some special needs and the social worker and principal made it their business to be closely involved in her welfare. They have good communication and truly care about the kids placed in their care everyday.

Posted: September 18, 2014

We are a military family and chose to put our son in Shining Mountain Elementary. We have only been a part of the Shining Mountain Family for just under a year now, but I love the school, the faculty, and the PTA. The principal is very interactive with parents. He is always outside before and after school. He makes sure to the greet the students and parents everyday. The teachers have been very understanding with my Soldier's deployment situation and have done an awesome job working with me through it. I have never had such a positive relationship with teachers than what I have experienced with the Shining Mountain faculty members. They are very understanding and more than willing to work with parents to create a positive learning environment for the students. I would recommend this school to any incoming military families.

Posted: May 23, 2014

Worst choice for my kids. We moved into the district from out of state. I have never seen such chaos in a school before. My kids seem to have "laid back" teachers. This has been awful for them. I have found ONE great teacher there! The PTA is a joke. Parents make the school, the lack of involvement from parents here is astonishing. The rudeness and glares we get on a daily basis is unbelievable. They have not been welcoming to us as a new family. I feel useless every time I volunteer to help with an event. I get stared at and ignored. I'm almost positive we are removing our children from this school and possibly the district next school year.

Posted: May 6, 2013

Shining Mountain has very large class sizes (30+). At the begining of the school year it can take six weeks for them to make class adjustments causing stress on students that they move from one class to another. The principal as well as district administration tend to tell you what you want to hear, but don't back it up with any type of action. Parent involvement is horible although the PTA works hard to help. They also will not allow any student to ride their bike to school, even though there are 350 homes connected to the school via private roads, and they have a bike rack. The only thing I have seen good about this school is that they have a incredible brand new building and the PTA works very hard to help students.

Posted: April 29, 2013

Muy buena formacion . Estoy contenta de que mi hijo este dentro de esta institucion pues a avanzado mucho ..y le doy las gracias a quien a colaborado con su educacion

Posted: May 31, 2012

Shining Mountain has the most involved staff my children have had the pleasure of being taught. The principal is also very involved with fire drills being more organized then I can ever remember even from my old schools growing up. The kids all are eager to get to class and my children are definitely no exception to that.

Posted: May 16, 2012

Well to start with the PTA is amazing! Along with every single teacher. Shining Mountain really goes ABOVE and BEYOND and not just teaching our kids, but for anything! They are there for them with encouraging words or just someone to listen to our little ones when they need someone to talk to! Staff is always friendly and helpful! Wishing my boys don't grow up, or all the teachers/staff move with them (i.e middle school, high school)!

Posted: April 23, 2012

Shining Mountain is a great school and has really made an effort the past few years to become even better. Recently recognized as a "no excuses university" school, it is showing improvement and that every class is making efforts to help ALL students succeed (no excuses!) we believe in academic excellence for all of our children and are willing to do whatever it takes to get there. I have worked in over five different area schools and I am so impressed with the commitment to the students that Shining Mountain has, I hope to be here for many more years!

Posted: October 2, 2011

I am so proud that my children go to Shining Mountain. The teachers are awesome at keeping communication open between home and school.My kids love their teachers and they WANT to go to school every day and are proud of what they learned. If my kids are excited to go to school and excited about what they are learning, this school and these teachers are doing something very right. I read below that it is hard to speak with the Principal. I disagree strongly. The Principal is outside saying goodbye to kids almost every day. I have seen her in classrooms and walking in the hallways and she is always friendly. I would say if it's hard to find time to talk to her, it is because she is busy doing her job and as a parent I appreciate that! For the parents who are complaining about the school, I would suggest talking to the teachers and staff at school. They can't help you feel more comfortable if you don't tell them your concerns.

Posted: September 26, 2011

I really wish the person who posted about movies all day had contacted me, the teacher. Instead of there being a misunderstanding, I could help clarify what is happening. Students brought pg and g movies in for their lunch time only. So they watched a movie for about 15 minutes at a time during their lunch. That was the extent of the movie watching. The students were working throughout the day focused on the standards for 5th grade which we referenced regularly. I'm truly sorry that you felt like they did not work. Please, in the future no matter who the teacher is, ask questions to clarify for understanding.

Posted: June 8, 2011

I have been lucky to have good teachers who give children challenges and/or give the attention needed to those who need extra help. The principal is always in a meeting so it is difficult for parents to speak with her. I have noticed this with several other staff members as well ie) social worker, speech therapist. I have also seen the principal ignore what a student is telling her during a family school function. I do not know what the PTA does around this school. Several parents have said they are PTA members but never have been called to help volunteer. Thank goodness we have the opportuniyt to volunteer in the classroom.

Posted: March 28, 2011

This is by far the most awful school my child has ever attended. He is currently in the fifth grade. Instead of doing school work the children are watching movies most of the day. The movies are non educational and are not always appropriate for school. I am not informed by the teacher what movies are being watched, nor am I asked for permission to watch these movies. I believe the teacher is not doing his job. Very bad teaching staff and district. If you want your child to be successful attend a private school.