Hello, I truly believe that Carver is an excellent school for any child wether he or she is in preschool or any grade. The teachers there are excellent and very qualified for their positions. I feel that sometimes as parents we don't realize how hard it is to be in a teachers shoes on a daily baises.
... Read more They can conquere anything I believe! Also, I want to add to the first comment that was left by a parent, that is your opinion and your opinion only! If it wasn't for the great director of Carver Early learning Academy and the wonderful experiences she gives the children they wouldn't be excelling in kindergaten.I do believe their is a long, line that stands overnight just to get in the program, so it speaks for itself! I believe that Carver is an overall excellent school most important they have teachers who truly care!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/09
The director of the preschool is a horrible. She shows favorites and does a terrible job hiding this. My son has done well in this school, but not because he was nurtured or made to feel that he had any special talents. He is a stubborn and wanted to learn. If you do put your child in the preschool
... Read more program ask a lot of questions and stay involved. Parents beware! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
The new principal needs to listen to the parents and return phone calls and answer letters. The communication is lax compared to when Mrs. Brown was the principal.
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Posted by a parent on 01/07/09
This school is an excellent choice for any parent for their children. My children have loved the school from the very first day. Top notch teachers. Excellent Magnet programs.
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/08
I am considering this school as a school of choice and am quite impressed with the Magnet program. They seem to treat each child as if they are gifted and provide a variety of interests for the students.
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/08
qualified teacher, conducive environment for learning.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/06
The very first day my husband I noticed the difference of schools. My kids most of all came home and were excited about the variety of different programs that are offered throughout the day to them. Computer Lab, Cluster Program, Chess Class after school, and so on. I can go on but would not have
... Read more room to say that Carver has changed my kids love for reading and math. They both love to read and most of all write about what they read. Parents are substantially involved with different programs throughout the school year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/06
I graduated from the 6th grade from Carver Elementry back in 1982. I did not speak very good English at the time I started in kindergarden. The teachers were so patient with me. Learning how to speak English was a challenge for me. I like the different techniques they used to help me speak it as well
... Read more as writing it. I thank all the teachers at Carver school for all the help. It sure made my life easier when I left Carver. I have two sons and they both attend this school. I am very pleased with their teachings and I have no complaints from my kids about getting up in the morning to go to school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/03
I graduated from the 6th grade at Carver Elementary in 1992, went on to graduate from Whitney High School, then completed my undergraduate work at UCLA, and am now a first year medical student. Carver Elem. was a great experience for me, as well as the best part of my childhood. Whatever the scores
... Read more may be (good, bad, or indifferent) this is a great school. I consider myself to be successful, and I have no doubt about a bright future for myself, and I owe much of my success to having a good start in my education at this school. I am still very good friends with several of my school mates from Carver. This is a great place for kids to spend their childhood. I have no regrets, nor do my parents for sending me there. Read less
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Cerritos schools — Carver Elementary School is located at 19200 Ely Ave, Cerritos CA 90703. 19200 Ely Ave is in the 90703 ZIP code in Cerritos, CA The school district for Carver Elementary School is the Abc Unified School District. Carver Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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