My name is Daisy, my daughter Kristina goes to Our Lady of Refuge Kinder. What I like about the school ... first her teachers, Mrs Cota and Mrs Contreras are the best kinder teachers I have ever seen. They have motherly attitude towards the kids. Second, Dr Bravo their principal, she has that charm
... Read more for each kid. She is not hard to approach. Third the other teachers, eventhough my daughter is not their pupil, they know her name and I noticed that they have shown concern to her too. That gave me sense of security and peace of mind. Fourth, Mr Maramba the music teacher, he does a great job. Fifth, Fr Ray who I always see him making his rounds to the school. Lastly the staff who is very helpful, OLR is a small community and that is what makes it perfect for every kid start their journey. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
hi my name is britney i have been going to our lady of refuge school since kinder i am now in 7th grade. Our prinicpal and faculty are the best group too work together to make this school healthy clean and organzied and loving. i would send any child there in a heart beat.
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Posted by a student on 11/26/08
Excellent school and Principle. Wouldnt think of sending our child anywhere else!
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Posted by a parent on 07/15/08
This school is okay. My child has gone here for a couple of years, but I am not sending them back. There isn't any grass fields for them to play on; only black asphalt, the sports program is a joke, and the parents are worse than high school kids with the gossip and cattyness. I guess if that kind
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/08
I graduated from OLR in 2007 and i must say the education i recieved was suberb. i always felt appreciated and loved by the staff and my classmates. everyone knew eachother and actually cared what we all had to say. I do admit that the extracuricualr activities are sub par(i played on the basketball
... Read more team for 4 years and was on the academic decathalon team my 8th grade year) although the land it is on is small, we were able to use it to the fullest extent. i would send my child there in a heart beat. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/18/08
OLR has an excellent educational program and the principal does seem to be into her students. However, there needs to be more diversity at this school in the form of office employees, teachers, and students. There needs to be more cultural diversity.
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Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
Professionalism is seriously lacking at this school. They need to add after school activities. Day care safety. Acknowledgment of all parents, concerning child safety in a day care environment. Teachers need to have more responsiblity for children.
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Posted by a former student on 03/15/07
My daughter has been a student at OLR since Kindergarten. OLR is a family and makes you feel like a beloved member. My child's friends are polite and compassionate and my daughter is sweet and considerate. The principal is very active and knows every child and parent by name. She greets you with a
... Read more hug and a smile every time you see her. I wouldn't have my daughter in any other school. I am a single parent and struggle financially to keep her in this school but it's worth every penny. I would recommend this school to every parent looking for a warm, friendly and academic rich environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/30/05
The Principal is very involved, and it is apparent that the teachers at the school appreciate her input. The teachers are also outstanding, especially in the kindergarten class. Great start for education.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/05
The new principal is making tremendous change from the past years. Can't wait to see what else she has in store for our children. I believe we have awhile to meet or exceed the programs and education the other surrounding Catholic schools provide, but little steps and we'll eventually get there.
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Long Beach schools — Our Lady Of Refuge School is located at 5210 E Los Coyotes Diago, Long Beach CA 90815. 5210 E Los Coyotes Diago is in the Los Altos neighborhood and 90815 ZIP code in Long Beach, CA The school district for Our Lady Of Refuge School is the Archdiocese Los Angeles Education Off. Our Lady Of Refuge School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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