based on 6 reviews
Horace Mann Elementary School
55 North Seventh St.
San Jose, CA
95112
(408) 535-6237
http://hme.ca.campusgrid.net/home
By: parent
Date: March, 2007
My Kinder student is thriving in his class. All grade level teachers work together to ensure that all children's needs are meet. Students are divided among three reading groups: advanced, gradelevel and needs extra support. The advanced students are being challenged. After reading a book, students take a comprehension test on the computer and receive points for correct answers. Kids are getting introduced to the computer, understanding the importance of truly comprehending what they've read and feel a since of accomplishment as they see their point totals rise. It's a great reading program that the whole school participates in.
By: parent
Date: March, 2007
My daughter has had a wonderful year as a kindergartner at Horace Mann. She is in the top of her class and improves every day! She is constantly challenged to learn more, but she is never stressed. She loves going to school and plays with every child in her class. The kindergarten teachers at Horace Mann are dedicated to their classes but also teach as a team and treat all the kindergartners as their own students. There is a very balanced and safe feeling at the school. We look forward to my daughter's and son's future years at Horace Mann!
By: parent
Date: March, 2007
We are extremely pleased with the academic structure of the school and the progress our children are making at Horace Mann. In addition, Horace Mann is a true 'community' where everyone knows and respects one another, and a place where the dedication to the welfare, safety and success of every student is shared by staff, parents and teachers. As the test scores indicate, despite what many consider to be constraints of test score improvement, Horace Mann continues to post scores reflecting the academic focus of the principal and staff. My sons play supervised sports there every day, one of my sons took a survey of the Japanese language this fall and my other son thinks of the school as his second home. There is still a lot of work to do, but I feel my children are challenged at Horace Mann to learn and to become positive members of a community.
By: parent
Date: March, 2007
My family is very happy with Horace Mann. We are pleased with the overall education, speaking as a parent of above average children. The community is excellent, the teachers devoted, and the educational experience comprehensive. The campus has a very positive, safe, and inviting feel to it. There is always room for improvement, but this school keeps getting better and better.
By: parent
Date: February, 2007
We are so fortunate that Horace Mann is our neighborhood school. My son has been very lucky to have had all great teachers from Mrs. Brewer in 'K' to Ms. Tottori in the 1st and 2nd grade. The parents group at this school is terrific and the communication between parents and teachers is wonderful. My son enjoys going to school everyday. My son's education is #1 for us and I feel Horace Mann is doing a wonderful job in contributing to his success not only academically but as a good citizen in our society.
By: parent
Date: January, 2006
Great school if you have an average student. If your child is of above average or gifted then this is not the place for them. Meeting the test score is the primary goal here and all else falls by the wayside.
