I have taught at Burcham for many years and feel fortunate to have taught with some of the finest educators in LBUSD. What makes Burcham especially powerful is the collaboration and care that is put forth by every adult on the campus. Our Safe and Civil Schools committee strives to make Burcham a nurturing,
... Read more positive climate for every child to feel successful. The Burcham teachers and staff truly care about each child on the campus each day. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 12/29/08
I have a 2nd grader and thus far we have had a great experience. The test scores don't reflect the education my daughter has received. I love the feel of community and the fact that my 2nd child will start kindergarten next year with at least 13 other known children from our neighborhood. I would definitely
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Posted by a parent on 12/29/08
I am a proud parent and involved with the PTA of our wonderful K-8th School. This to me is one of the best small and safe Schools is Long Beach. We have one of the safest Schools in Long Beach thanks to our on site staff and our wonderful Mr. Leach is our School security guards. He works with the students
... Read more and teaches them how to get along and work with others. I feel safe leaving my children at School everyday. Thanks to a wonderful wonderful School like Burcham K-8 Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/08
Sending my two children to Burcham K-8 school is one of the best parenting decisions I have made. The small class size, active PTA, talented teachers, helpful office staff, enthusiastic principal, nurturing counselor, comforting school nurse, rigorous academic program, and beautiful grounds make this
... Read more school a perfect place for children to grow academically, physically, and socially. It is a school that is constantly improving. Our standardized test scores have grown an amazing 168 points over 6 years! If you are considering Burcham, call for a tour. But you'd better hurry. Burcham has a waiting list for Kindergarten. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/06
My girls loved their experience at this school. Great teachers and resources. I couldn't be more pleased with their education and experience.
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Posted by a parent on 08/02/05
We just completed our first year at Burcham and my sons kindergarten experience exceeded my expectations. His teacher was amazing, she went out of her way not only teaching academics but also trying to keep kindergarten fun with painting and baking days and a lot of activities to keep the children interested.
... Read more I, too was concerned with this schools low API and watched carefully for any problems, I didn't find any. I think the combination of a thoughtful teacher and a new, ethusiastic and qualified principal have led this school to greater heights. I am anxious to see if our 1st grade year will compare with our Kindergarten year....the bar has been set high! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/05
Both my boys attended this school and after 6 months I pulled them out before their love for education had completely diminished. The children were allowed to bully on the playground and no one stepped up to take responsibility. The education was presented in such a combatlike way that my children started
... Read more dreading homework and school when before that they were perfect students and loved homework and learning. My son would have his things stolen on a daily basis by other kids and this would create a very uncomfortable situation in which we would have to publicly confront the child to get his things back. I was very disappointed with the Long Beach School System. Read less
School Profile for David Burcham Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
566
Students per teacher:
22
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
35
Computer Science
Computer Science
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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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
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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.
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Long Beach schools — David Burcham Elementary School is located at 5610 Monlaco Rd, Long Beach CA 90808. 5610 Monlaco Rd is in the South of Conant neighborhood and 90808 ZIP code in Long Beach, CA The school district for David Burcham Elementary School is the Long Beach Unified School District. David Burcham Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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