The parent involvement at Hopkinson keeps the school spirit high. A very friendly, close-knit community. Our first grade year, however, left a lot to be desired. Just remember, parents, if your child is doing packet after packet of workbook pages daily....this is not teaching. We were stuck with
... Read more what I consider a lazy teacher who relied on workbook pages and worksheets as her routine. Not the well-rounded education that we thought we'd get. Be careful of what's going on in your child's room. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/09
Hopkinson is a great school! The parent involvement is tremendous. We have great teachers who truly care about our children. FOH funds additional enrichment like our wonderful music teacher. This is in addition to our strong academics! Hopkinson is an all around great school!
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Posted by a parent on 07/13/09
Great school. My child had a great 1st grade teacher that really excelled him in his academics. The parent volunteering was huge. This is a good sign of the type of people you will be surrounded by.
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Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
The principal is very 'visible' and friendly too all. She is very proud of the students and positive with them. We just wish that the principal would take a good hard look at what is truly going on in some of her classrooms. We were told that all teachers work together and cover the same materials
... Read more at each grade level, but we have noticed that the teaching in some rooms far outshines others. Our child's teacher, this year, definitely needs a mentor so that she can work on a new teaching style. The day-to-day paper&pencil seat work that we experienced this year was sad. So disappointing that she and other teachers are not supervised more closely. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
My second child will graduate from Hopkinson this month and as a parent, I have been extremely pleased with the experience of both daughters. Parents SHOULD be engaged in their child's education and for those who feel the sole repsonsibility falls on the teachers and school, wake up! This is great
... Read more school to start your child's educational growth with excellent teachers who are happy to be there and a very supportive community base that provides needed financial backing. Congrats to Dr. Stewart and the teachers on your recognition as an exceptional elementary school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/09
I agree with the 'middle' student review below. The school (as well as the district) isn't prepared to deal with students requiring some help. The principal is very happy to sit back on test scores and disregard these students. Teachers aren't given any direction on how to deal with these kids, nor do
... Read more they want to deal with the extra work required. Be prepared to lose 2 months of learning prior to STAR testing, while students prep. to test. First rate music program and some really wonderful teachers, but if you're looking for your 'average' child to leave with self-confidence, look elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/09
Yea Los Alamitos and Hopkinson! I love being a teacher at this school and always feel proud to tell others where I teach. I am so impressed by the hard work of the students and the parents. I think it is all about teamwork. The happiest people are going to be the ones that are hands in and hands
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Posted by a teacher on 03/01/09
This is a great school education wise and for parent involvement. But they really need more workers watching the K/1st graders at lunch and afterlunch recess. There are only 2 ladies watching at least 200 kids. There has been bullying at these times, and the lunch ladies do not see it. The parents donate
... Read more so much money to this school, and some of it should be used for extra lunch people to watch our kids and keep them safe. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/08
The school is a great, extraordinary even, school for the 'middle' child. However, if your child is exceptional (either positively or negatively), forget about it. They simply are not prepared. The teachers and counselors, as a rule, do not have the desire to put in any extra to help guide the stand-out
... Read more student. In fact, they are hostile and make you feel bad for even asking for guidance. I do have names of teachers I would advise you to stay away from, but I believe that is against the guidelines of the site. All that being said, I would not hesitate to send another child to this school. I love the community and the involvement of the parents is second to none. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/13/08
Unfortunately, it sometimes works against you if you are not a parent who demands to check in, (aka 'volunteer' in the classroom). What happened to trusting in what we have at Hopkinson, including a passionate and competent administrator. I agree that there are parents who need a reality check, but
... Read more the staff also knows which parents are high maintanance. Read less
School Profile for Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
613
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
32
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Los Alamitos schools — Francis Hopkinson Elementary School is located at 12582 Kensington Rd, Los Alamitos CA 90720. 12582 Kensington Rd is in the 90720 ZIP code in Los Alamitos, CA The school district for Francis Hopkinson Elementary School is the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Francis Hopkinson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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