I have to agree with some of the other reviewers that while this school does have some excellent programs, the emphasis is on homework and testing rather than thoughtful learning and citizenship. I am also unhappy with the choice of either ridiculously expensive after-school care or none at all and I
... Read more am tired of being condescended to by teachers who care more about turning my child into some kind of homework robot than actually nurturing his unique abilities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/08
This is the best school! The teachers are amazing and there is great parental involvement. It is diverse and high-achieving. What else could you want?
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/08
This is an excellent school. From the Principal, to the teachers, it is apparent that everyone has one goal: do what is best for the children. I highly recommend this school. It's the best!
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Posted by a parent on 12/29/07
This school has positives and negatives. I think the October 15th post is very true and thoughtful. I can't add anything to this, except this school is very good at high achievers and slow learners. My daughter, by their standards an average to poor learner, cannot get the individual help she needs,
... Read more since there are so many non-English speaking students, they get the priority, as well as advanced learners. A lot of parents I know have this same problem, and no good way to deal with it. Also, the emphasis on homework is a heavy burden. The disrepair, lack of oversight on the playground after school, and poor facilities make negotiating this school somewhat difficult for my 7 year old. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/21/07
This is a very good school, with caring teachers and staff. My children are happy here. Some drawbacks: Very costly after-school childcare, and homework helper, offered, but at least it is available for those who can afford it. The only after-school organized activities & enrichment classes are very
... Read more expensive. No FREE organized sports or after-school activities. There is after-school playground supervision, which is marginal at best, with bullying and poor oversight. Building and grounds need renovations...various bathrooms are always in need of repair, water fountains don't work, etc. There is a great disparity between what is being taught from classroom to classroom, even within the same grade, so children's experiences can vary widely. They should group higher-achieving students together, as they 'teach to the test', hitting the 'average' students primarily. Read less
* In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8, 10 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
Student enrollment:
674
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
59
Number of classrooms:
40
Special Education
Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
Los Angeles schools — Hancock Park Elementary School is located at 408 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036. 408 S Fairfax Ave is in the 90036 ZIP code in Los Angeles, CA The school district for Hancock Park Elementary School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. Hancock Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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