Not nearly as good as I would have expected. Yes, parent involvement is high...a bit too high in our opinion, enough to suffocate the kids' freedom of learning. Also, due to this or may be even despite this some teacher quality is not good, especially is lower grades.
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
My fourth grader and kindergartner are proud to be 'Almonders.' I've been very pleased with my children's teachers every single year they have been at Almond. The Los Altos Educational Foundation (funded by parents) keeps class size to 20 in grades K-3 and provides art, music, and science labs to all
... Read more grades. I feel that Almond is a family-oriented school, with many parents staying for the 'morning assembly' on Mondays and Fridays to hear the principal's and student council's announcements. Overall, this is a friendly, diverse school with high expectations for its students but also a high level of support from the staff and administration. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/16/09
Parent participation is high. Teachers are excellent and have high expectations for students. Many wonderful fieldtrips like weeklong camps and other overnight trips are offered but are also costly. Teachers and staff are devoted to student success and it is apparent they are willing to do what it
... Read more takes to help students that struggle. There is no cafeteria, lunch program is run by parents and is expensive - $5/day. There is an ongoing conflict resolution program and when there was an issue with bullying, the school administration involved parents and took a proactive position. Overall, this is an impressive school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/08
Great school. But there are a few parents w/ children who have special needs. Sadly,the parents of these children are still in denial, this affects many.
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Posted by a parent on 02/10/08
A great school. I know my son's teacher truly cares for him and does his best to help him learn while making learning fun! He is being equipped not only academically but emotionally as well. The whole child is being educated.
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Posted by a parent on 12/03/07
Excellent school. High level of parent involvement. Many talented and intelligent kids. Standards are high. Unfortunately, because it is a public school, there are a few kids who can disrupt educational process for the others. No easy way of dealing with this. No child left behind may result in lowering
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/06
Excellent school. Top notch principal and teaching staff. Strong parent and community support. Our kids love it and are learning a great deal.
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/06
Outstanding principals, teachers. Dedication to every student is outstanding.
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Posted by a administrator on 06/05/06
my son has just finished his kindergarten year at Almond. The program for kindergarten is challenging but also creative. Some examples: they do art or craft projects every day, went on 5 or 6 field trips, had wonderful celebrations including a lunar new year parade and cinco de mayo fiesta where they
... Read more acted out the story of 'Ferdinand the Bull.' They did a 'trip around the world' where they 'visited' 22 countries, received coins from that country, and then wrote in a travel journal. I thought the program was very rich, and thought his teacher (and all the K teachers) excellent. The principal visited my son's class many times and knew the children's names. Parents are needed to help out with their time, and fortunately, many, many do! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/06
You would be very fortunate to be able to attend this school.
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Los Altos schools — Almond Elementary School is located at 550 Almond Ave, Los Altos CA 94022. 550 Almond Ave is in the North Los Altos neighborhood and 94022 ZIP code in Los Altos, CA The school district for Almond Elementary School is the Los Altos School District. Almond Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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