My kids have been in this school for a couple of weeks and I am beginning to have second thoughts about it. We just moved to the area and at my kids former school I was able to walk my kids into the yard before school and watch them go to class. Here, they treat the school like they are setting the kids
... Read more up for prison or something as all the parents are forced to stand outside of the gate like they are visiting some inmates or something. At the gates they have people standing there guarding with their walkie talkies, I'm not pleased at all with this. Another thing, they start school at 7:52! They need to do it the traditional way and start at 8 AM. At 7:52 they lock the gates and you have to walk all the way around (which makes your kid(s) even more late)! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/12/08
The latest raters must be talking about a different elementary. There is no new Principal, Mrs Howington has been there for several years and she still here today 05-29-08. Everytime I went to see her without an appoinment, she made herself available. I just called her today and I was transferred to
... Read more her immediately. My two daughters and my son went there. They have an excellent gifted program and all three of my kids were part of it. My youngest son is currently at Nueva Vista and he has been recommended to be tested as well. he scored over 96% in all area in last year state test. He has had the best teachers. He was taught to read by the time he finished KG and his fluency is over 200 wpm. Ms Campos, Ms Jaime, Mr Garnet, Ms Hernandez, etc are all the best teachers in their respective grades. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
Nueva Vista is a school that provides a safe haven for students who are experiencing difficulty at home. My kids are enjoying learning at academic. The staff is excellent and the support staff is very helpful.
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Posted by a parent on 11/04/07
Nueva Vista has a new principal. I have seen her more times I have seen the other principal. She has been there for only one week and my children already know her name because she is on the yard with them. The new principal seems confident and I already had the chance to speak with her and address
... Read more some concerns from the previous principal. She seems to really care. She is accessible and seems she wants the best for the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/07
Some teachers are great. Only they are not supported with proper resources to teach kids. I was sad to find out that the principal does not have regualr meetings to allow parents to present their concerns. No one knows anything and its difficult to schedule an appt with [the principal]. They push for
... Read more test scores & accolades but not safety and respect. Are test scores and accolades tied in to bonuses? They are always yelling at the kids. They can't earn what they don't demonstrate to them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
I agree that the magnet program is great, my son participates in magnet and the teachers are great. But I also agree that the supervision is minimal. My has been bullied twice and when I approached the staff I was given the run around. I feel that if my child is in school they are responsible for
... Read more his safety and well being just as I am when he is with me. Pretty much within magnet I'm satisfied with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/06
Staff always seems uninformed and disorganized. I usually get the run around when I am trying to simple information that should be distributed to parents on a regular basis. Events are not well planned. Some of the staff are too lax on the playground. I've brought issues to the attention of principals
... Read more and there was nothing done to improve in the areas in question. Empty reassurances. It has great potential to be a commendable school if only they got their act together by getting organized and effectively supervised. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/21/06
The school's magnet program for performing arts helped my student get more interested in school. They also have after school programs that they encourage struggling students to participate in.
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/05
Three of my children attend this school and I must say that their academic standards have improved, my children have had teachers who have been truly unprepared and unmotivated. Mrs. Germaine however is the absolute opposite she is an excellent teacher.
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/04
My oldest son has gone to Pasadena for 5 years, my youngest has been there for 3 years. I would never think about changing schools. The Teachers at Pasadena make the school the best in the nation in my book. Thank you to all the Teachers at Nueva Vista for all your hard work & commitment to helping the
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Bell schools — Nueva Vista Magnet Elementary School is located at 4412 Randolph St, Bell CA 90201. 4412 Randolph St is in the 90201 ZIP code in Bell, CA The school district for Nueva Vista Magnet Elementary School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. Nueva Vista Magnet Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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