As both a former student and student teacher of Lomarena Elementary, I have nothing but positive things to say. The teachers consistently dedicate themselves to the students, and the students seem very happy with the rigorous curriculum provided by their teachers. The classrooms are beautiful as are
... Read more the new library and computer lab rooms too. Lomarena provided me with such a foundation for my future, and it was at this school that I decided to dedicate my life to helping children succeed. It's my 6th year teaching now! Thanks Lomarena for a great K-6 education! Christina Garcia 2nd Grade Teacher, LAUSD Read less
Posted by a other on 09/05/08
The teachers at Lomarena are outstanding! Most have been teaching there for years which says a lot I think. They have a strong PTA and parent volunteer program.
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Posted by a parent on 07/17/08
I have had the pleasure of working with the staff, administration, students and parents of Lomarena for the past three months. Rarely have I seen a group of teachers as dedicated to the student body as this group-and I have worked with many groups. The services from LAAP to RSP, Speech to OT as well
... Read more as the music program (which I know my first grade class enjoys immensely) to the Art Masters program are top notch. The ladies in the front office, the health office the cafeteria and the supervisors as well as the new principal are dedicated to the wellness and education of every-single-student. The PTA is amazingly dedicated to the staff and students. As both a mom, and a teacher I would rate Lomarena as five stars! Keep up the great work! Mrs. Christine Daukas Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/27/08
As with all change, the passage of time is the real test. Already new and decisive principal leadership has definitely boosted staff morale as school safety and discipline has taken a priority status and teaching can be number one in the classroom. With such a diverse population from Title 1 to
... Read more GATE, our school not only boasts the second highest API growth in the district but has student leadership and activity programs that no other school in the district has. From a supportive PTA, we are provided art and science programs, a school play, Field Day to name just a few. It is the goal of the PTA to continue to promote more parent involvement and more and more parents attend our PTA meetings or volunteer in our PTA sponsored activities than ever before. With this great new leadership, I can only envision Lomarena's continued pattern of excellence. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/04/07
Principal has changed since the last report. The climate has radically changed, and the positive atmosphere created by the former leadership is unfortunately no longer there.
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
When my children did go to this school, I found it to I found that it was over crowded and very disorganized. I also found that the teachers spent more time trying control the 'out of control' students than teaching. Thus making homework the main source of learning for the children.
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/05
They do have a math team that is for the upper grades and they begin GATE around grade 3. Music I think starts in 4th grade and they do some intramural after school sports. The PTA meetings are very rarely attended though by more than a handful of dedicated parents and teachers.
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Laguna Hills schools — Lomarena Elementary School is located at 25100 Earhart Rd, Laguna Hills CA 92653. 25100 Earhart Rd is in the 92653 ZIP code in Laguna Hills, CA The school district for Lomarena Elementary School is the Saddleback Valley Unified Sd. Lomarena Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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