Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School

Hearst has been a breadth of fresh air. Teachers here are great and so is the community in Supporting the school. All this automatically impacts on students performance.

This is our 3rd year at Hearst and our feelings are mixed. The teachers are fantastic. They work hard to help students be life long learners vs. test-takers. The school is cliquey. There is racism and bullying. Leadership should focus on student behavioral accountability and nurture a setting where all students feel safe and included. Character counts.

This is our first year at Hearst and I simply blown away by how involved and connected the school community is, be it parent volunteers, school staff or the leadership team. The principal Mr Muniz can be seen at all important events being actively involved and his able leadership is reflected in all spheres of school administration. The teachers are very responsive and kids love the learning at school. The parents are super involved in there kid's educational journey and eager to volunteer at every opportunity. All elementary schools in Pleasanton are rated well but I believe Hearst is the best among them all. So far so good!

If your child is above average academically, don’t send him to Hearst. My daughter came to K reading and writing and was bored. The teacher just ignored her and cared only about underperforming kids. No differentiated instruction. I am so glad my child goes to another school now.