Burbank Elementary School

The school might be all high tech and stuff but that doesn’t mean the quality of the teachers and the overall school grade is high.
Teachers are nice alright, but the workload is ridiculous! Second graders are getting homework everyday that doesn’t even have examples of how to do it. There are different kinds of questions in the packet that a normal second grader won’t even know the answer because it is not routinely done. For example, a packet that only has 1 addition problem, 1 subtraction problem, 15 spelling list, 1 word problem, 1 time problem, 1 graph problem. How in the world will the kids know the answer to all those questions without examples given in the packets! It makes them not want to study and to give up than to be eager to work. They are speed teaching the kids and the kids are not going to learn or memorize all of these lectures just to be able to pass. What if my student went to third grade, she’ll even have a harder time! I’m not impressed teachers! Stop speed teaching! Give them more examples instead of wasting paper on packets of random questions on it. Stick to one subject/​problem at a time, that way the students will actually learn!

The funky carpets, top of the line, new high-​tech Smart Boards, great recreational facilities, automatic flushing toilets, lights that turn off when you leave the room, keyless entry make this brand-​new school funded by bond money feel like a spaceship!
My sister is a 2^nd grade teacher here and is very happy with the school.
They also have a Dual Language Immersion Program that:
«brings together native English-​speakers and native Spanish-​speakers in a unique opportunity to learn to speak, read and write both languages. For more information about this unique program, please call the school to get details about the program (510) 723‑3805 or download the brochure on the Spanish/​English Dual Immersion Program.
Registration: Parents interested in enrolling their child in the Burbank Elementary School Dual Language Immersion Program should contact the principal, Sanda Escobedo. Registration for the program follows district procedures, including Open Enrollment and Inter-​District Transfer requests available for students living outside of the Burbank attendance area. BURBANK’S PROGRAM IS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.»