My Daughter recently graduated from Trinity Lutheran Pre-school and will be attending the Elementary school. I found that the Pre-K did lack some of the foundational skills I would like to have seen and often repeated or worked slower than needed, how ever, because pre-schoolers, depending on when they
... Read more started, can be at different levels, I can understand the pace. The school should not to allow the disgruntled employees voice their personal opinions too much; it turns parents off. The campus is lovely, sanitary and safe. The director is wonderful and the activities very nice. Buyer beware there are a lot of hidden costs that come through the wood-work be prepared to spend upwards of 600 bucks monthly, but too me it was worth it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
They have multigrade class settings. I'm not a fan of that especially when I'm paying money out to a private education.
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Posted by a parent on 07/18/08
Our son attended Trinity Lutheran Preschool from 2 1/2 - 5 years of age and we found it to be an all around extremely rewarding experience. When he first began, he was very shy and reserved and by the time he graduated Pre-K, he was much more outgoing and we were very pleased with how much he had learned
... Read more and his social skills had improved. I feel the tuition is more than comparable to what you would pay elsewhere and are forever grateful to those who played such an intrical part in our son's academic and social development. So much, that we are planning on sending his younger brother there in a couple years as well so their wonderful staff can provide him the very same foundation for success... Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/07
My son attended Trinity Lutheran Preschool from ages 2 to 5. He had very caring teachers who taught him age appropriate concepts. The preschool's curriculum is both academic and developmental. The staff is very caring and always concerned. They are all qualified in early childhood education. Some
... Read more are more serious and strict than others but still kind. I know all this because I was a very involved parent. The tuition is reasonable when compared to surrounding child care centers. To top it off it is a beautiful environment for children to be in. My son and I had a wonderful experience at the preschool. He is now attending Trinity elementary and is an excellent student (all A's and B's). He is a great reader and writer. The school is very diverse and that is one of its most wonderful qualities. The teachers he's had have all been great. Thanks Trinity Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/07
Trinity Lutheran is a focused school. They know their mission: to provide a safe, caring school environment so that students can focus on learning and enjoy developing lasting friendships. The staff are firm and caring and the children respect them. Trinity continues to update their curriculum materials
... Read more in order to stay current with state standards. Trinty is well worth the nominal fees. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
My daughter has been at TLS for 3 years. Tuition is reasonable, however, academically students tend to be lacking in the area of math. Students are strong in Lang. Arts,Drama,& Singing. Upper grade teachers have a high turn over rate. Loving staff and caring environmt. School trying to make physical
... Read more improvemts. but need to make curriculum and teacher improvements. 3rd&4th grade teachers are awesome. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/07
My son currently attending Trinity Lutheran Preschool. There is no balance with the teachers, I found some to be too callous and others to be humble. The Director is never around to answer any questions nor was his teacher after 3:00 p.m. My son is learning more at home with our at home study session.
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Posted by a parent on 09/13/06
I found that the Preschool was nominal. There were teacher who did a great job educating my children and those who did little to nothing. Also I found the director to be extremely disorganized. The preschool has great yards and love that they learned to ride tricycles. I think overall I could have
... Read more found a better school education wise. In that case it was expensive daycare not preschool. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/06
My child attended Trinity Lutheran pre-school from August 2005 to May 2006 (presently). I have to say that this school is costly when compared to the standard of education your child will receive. It is a high-priced daycare! They are not focused on educating your child at all. My child learned more
... Read more from the other school she was at before this. We moved and I am only paying for her to be there because it is safer than public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Trinity Lutheran once had a music and art program, both are now gone. Basketball and volleyball are the extracurricular activities now offered. Parent involvement is very nominal. Academic programs on th elementary level are comparable or slightly more rigorous than public schools.
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Hawthorne schools — Trinity Lutheran School is located at 4783 W 130th St, Hawthorne CA 90250. 4783 W 130th St is in the 90250 ZIP code in Hawthorne, CA Trinity Lutheran School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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