At first, my wife and I were a little concerned about sending our son to El Portal coming from a private school. But after meeting the principal and teachers and speaking with a number of parents, we knew El Portal is the choice school for our son. And seeing yesterday s posting of the 2009 API results
... Read more we are 100% sold on El Portal. Congratulations El Portal for your academic achievement!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
We are a newer family to this school and are absolutely thrilled with everything about it! The teachers are caring, involved and effective. Our kids are thriving!
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
I was so disappointed with El Portal. This school has no manners in teaching and they care more about their scores then they do about the children. They are disorganized and rude, very cut and dry. I feel if you are in the business of teaching you really need to care and love what you do and care about
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Posted by a parent on 04/12/09
My son have been in El-Portal for 3 years, I am really happy that my son is in this school, he was lucky to be one of Mrs. harings' student. He learned a lot in this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/08
I am a very proud parent of El Portal School and an even more prouder partent of my daughter as a student of El Portal from Kindergarten to six grade. The teachers, principal, students, parents of students, and whole school district are excellent. El Portal has given my daughter a great start with their
... Read more programs and incentives such as: putting it's student first, teaching them moral values and character, and providing them a high level of education. My only regret is that my oldest two daughters didn't have the same opportunity to go to El Portal. This is definately an A + school. Its is highly recommended. Yvonne Ortiz Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/08
I am not a fan of El Portal. I have had children in this school for the last 5 years. A lot is expected from the children but little to no help is ever offered. I also feel there are too many unnecessary rules, especially at recess. Rules are important but kids also need a chance to be kids. They seem
... Read more to get in trouble for every little thing and the punishment rarely fits the crime. The atmosphere fosters tattletales and doesn't encourage good social skills or respect for authority. Limit rules to dangerous and hurtful behavior and consistently enforce them. We will not be enrolling are youngest child next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
My daughter is having a fantastic time at El Portal. I am very impressed with the overall quality of teaching, staff involvment and saftey of the school!
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/06
This is our first year at El Portal. We have an older daughter that has always been in a private school, and we are just as impressed with what El Portal gives our Kindergartener. El Portal has always had an excellent reputation for putting our kids first, promoting traditional values that parents
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Posted by a parent on 06/03/06
This school is very good and lots of parents think combinaing two classes is good
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/05
When we moved into La Habra I had no idea what to expect of this school. The school my children came from was very academicaly agressive. They pushed all the kids very hard, both my boys began to fall behind in all their subjects. Even those they were good at the year before. Needless to say I am
... Read more very glad and happy with the teachers at El Portal. They took the boys and helped them, now they are both doing good in school again and they like all the teachers there. Everyone has been nothing but helpful and very friendly. Read less
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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.
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Special Education Classes
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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.
La Habra schools — El Portal Elementary School is located at 200 N Nada St, La Habra CA 90631. 200 N Nada St is in the 90631 ZIP code in La Habra, CA The school district for El Portal Elementary School is the Lowell Joint School District. El Portal Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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