I have 2 boys at Lu Sutton. One is in his last year there and the other just started last year as a kindergartener. The entire staff at this school is a godscent. They always make you feel welcomed and always have a smile for you. One of my boys had a slight speech problem last year even thou he
... Read more was only in grade K the Special Ed. staff did some testing and he was able to go twice a week to his speech class. I knew it was paying off when I would hear him walk around the house really concentrating on sounding out his words, and so far this year he has brought home 3 spelling test - All with 100%. Now that is what I call a great teaching staff. Thanks Lu Sutton for being a school we as parents, teachers, children can all be proud of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
My oldest son just finished his Kindergarten year at Lu Sutton. I was not quite sure what to expect, but it was an amazing year, my son learned so much and the teachers, principal and parent volunteers were the best I have ever seen. I am so excited for school to start again and look forward to my younger
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/08
Lu Sutton is our little secret here in Novato the teachers are wonderful, the principal is amazing The parent involvement is high. We have had 3 children come through Lu Sutton and it just keeps getting better I am very proud of our school. and wouldn't be anywhere else.
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Posted by a parent on 07/16/08
After researching many schools for my daughter we chose Lu Suttton. I was drawn to the parent involvement. We were very impressed by the open house night, meeting the teachers, seeing the projects that the children had been working on and meeting many of the parents. We love Lu Sutton!
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Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
We have been at Lu Sutton for 5 years and wouldn't attend any other school! We love the community feeling and the acceptance from staff and parents. Lu Sutton Rocks!
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Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
My 2 children have gone to Lu Sutton in the last 10 years and my youngest just graduated. We have been truly impressed with the parent, teacher AND community (others w/o children) who contribute to the many special programs and activities. The school is a close community within itself as almost half
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Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
I have my two sons enrolled in Lu Sutton. We attended a different neighborhood school during my sons kindergarten year but since moving have been here for the past 2 years. We couldn't be happier! There is an overwhelming sense of community and closeness. Everyone truly cares about the school and it
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Posted by a parent on 07/13/08
I have been a parent, PTA president, Leadership Team chairperson, room mom, classroom volunteer and am now a teacher at Lu Sutton. I have experienced this wonderful school from every angle and I can honestly say that it is an excellent place to send your children. We are inclusive. We are never exclusive.
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Posted by a teacher on 07/13/08
We have two children at Lu Sutton. Both have had an outstanding educational experience during the last four years. The teachers have been fantastic and Lu Sutton offers many resources that other elementary schools in the area don't, such as speech therapy, resource aids, leveled reading groups, homework
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Posted by a parent on 07/13/08
My son has been at Lu Sutton for 4 yrs, and he loves it. All of his teachers and the staff at LS have been very knowledgeable and accommodating to each child's need's. He is so proud of his school and could never accept the thought of going to any other school. Lu Sutton truly deserves the California
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* In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 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:
450
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
28
Number of classrooms:
23
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Novato schools — Lu Sutton Elementary School is located at 1800 Center Rd, Novato CA 94947. 1800 Center Rd is in the 94947 ZIP code in Novato, CA The school district for Lu Sutton Elementary School is the Novato Unified School District. Lu Sutton Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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