This is a great school for the parents that have a serious commitment to their children's need for education. It is not a day care! Education starts at home. Their activities and curriculums are according to the state of California standards. The teachers are fully commited to the students and often
... Read more find the time to bring out the best in each one of them. Like the rest of the schools in California parent/teacher conferences happen during the day and also after school. As a parent of 2, I find San Jose Street Elementary School staff to be in the best interest in the welfare of my sons. Over all it is a great school with great teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/09
Huge disappointment. No discipline policy, lots of bullying. Majority of students are English-learners, so parent activities center on Spanish-speaking families. Parent organizations occur during workday-so we cannot attend. No orchestra or band program. Teachers don't seem to care. Principal makes morning
... Read more announcement, then disappears for the rest of the day. It has a magnet school which is supposed to be better, but only for gifted kids, regular school is lacking everything. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/09
Principal does not seem effective in controlling discipline issues at school. School has no FREE extra-curriculars, but offers a couple of fee-based after-school activities. School is on lock-down in the morning, they lock gates at 8:00. I encourage parents to still stay with their children on-campus,
... Read more just sign in at office, take a badge/sticker, and walk through. They don't announce that, but it is your right. You can meet and talk to other parents that way, sometimes greet the teacher, get to know other children's names. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
Mrs Chu is a great teacher for first grade she tought my daughter alot of stuff.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
San Jose is a great school, they're teachers are wonderful and most of them teach with so much passion. Mrs Chu is a great example of that.
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/09
Our son was in a very good LAUSD GATE program which simply was unable to cater to his special needs. Highly gifted children need highly trained teachers. The teachers at San Jose Street HGM are specially trained to teach and also to understand the way these children think and learn. These children also
... Read more need to interact with their peers. No school is ever perfect. Parking near a school is ALWAYS a problem! Last year was a difficult year, and while year saw many improvements, they were marred by budget cuts. Recent Booster club meetings show that more parents are willing to get involved and help out. A school is only as good as parental involvement. Get involved, get things done, make your concerns known, have a say in your child's education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
Maybe it's different in magnet school. I agree with other parent. Discipline is big problem with lots of bullying. I also cannot be late/later for work, so making it so hard to be on-campus really hurts. I can't take so much time off. My daughter is also on waiting list for 21st century kids but no
... Read more available spaces. There is too much homework, like teachers can't cover the subject matter and expect parents to teach it. After work, it's late and all tired, then 2 hours homework, much of it busy-work, too. School is poor at communication, office staff is cold and not friendly, they act inconvenienced when you walk your child through office onto campus. Parking nearby is nightmare! PTA & meetings during workday is not possible for me, I don't have as much 'free' time at work as you do! What a luxury! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
Sorry you are worried about your child being at San Jose Elementary School. The school has a great communication policy; of course you need to schedule the time to speak with the teachers. When ever I have had any questions or needed help the office staff has always been helpful. As the posting from
... Read more yesterday stated, discipline starts at home. As a parent that works, I am pretty sure you take breaks and are not expect to work from the time you arrive until the time you depart. Teachers are human beings. There are many after school programs available to everybody, yes some are open to a certain number of students and others have no limit. As a full- time working parent, I am able to attend the PTA meeting as they are at 8:15 in the morning every third Tuesday, 2nd Cup of Coffee with the principal once a month, that is an open forum to discuss any topic- I have attended a few of them and have been able to voice my concerns and ask questions. As parents we should know how to plan and manage our time. Arriving a bit early is best - plenty of parking and that way you will not be late for work. I believe parents are always welcome to walk on campus as long as they have a pass. Society has changed and I think the policy the school has in place is for the safety and benefit of the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/09
I am worried about my child being here. Very little communication with teachers & admin. No returned phone calls, no emails. Discipline a problem, few yard supervisors. Teachers don't supervise yard, take their 'break'. Child cannot remain in classroom for safety, teacher demands her break. Emphasis
... Read more on spanish speaking parents & kids, lots of programs for them. After-school supervision is full, we've been on waiting list since june 2008. Pta and other parent activities during work day, so only non-working can attend. I agree with problem: parents should be able to walk children to classrooms, not locked out at gate. If i park 3 blocks away, walk through office & get sticker, i'll be late to work. Parents should get non-transferrable badge giving access through any gate...We could see teachers & admin, ask questions, have some connection. I worry for future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/09
This is in response to the two reviews posted in September of 2008. My two children have attended San Jose Elementary. My first child graduated 3 years ago and had the privilege to have Ms. Shambra as principal, and my other child who currently still attends the school has had the privilege of having
... Read more Ms. Shambra as well as our new principal Ms. Johnson. They both are great principals.As far as discipline, it starts at home; discipline I feel is a top priority at the school, currently the principal has implemented Project Wisdom which if you are around the school about 8:15 in the morning you will hear the daily message that is over the loud speaker that shares messages that allow and encourage the children to reflect on various topic such as respect, responsibility, confidence, courage and honesty which in return will reduce disciplinary problems. Our teaching staff is great; thru my children, I have had the opportunity to work with many of the teachers. We as parents need to appreciate our teachers, as they are tasked to educate our kids, stay up to date with the school curriculum that continues to get more complex every year. All the gates locked - society has changed and due to that fact all the gates are maintained lock for the safety of our kids, parents are always welcomed and encouraged to volunteer at the school, but of course you must sign-in in the office. I as a parent appreciate the fact that just not anyone can walk on campus. As far as non-English speaking parents and communication with other parents. The school caters to various ethnic background and children with learning disabilities and challenges. Although there are many parents that do not speak English, there are many parents that do speak English, and many that are bilingual. The school does not cater to the Spanish speaking; it caters to the community that surrounds it. I encourage you to get more involved so you can see first hand what a great school San Jose Elementary is, attend the monthly PTA meetings, Second cup of Coffee, and other events at the school. Safety, discipline and education of the children are top priority, but it all starts at HOME and working with the school administration and teachers. Read less
School Profile for San Jose Street Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
667
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
40
Number of classrooms:
40
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Learning Differences, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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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
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.
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Mission Hills schools — San Jose Street Elementary School is located at 14928 Cylmer St, Mission Hills CA 91345. 14928 Cylmer St is in the Mission Hills neighborhood and 91345 ZIP code in Mission Hills, CA The school district for San Jose Street Elementary School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. San Jose Street Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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