My son just finished Kindergarten at Los Amigos and will start 1st Grade in one week. We're excited. The teachers are great and their principal Mr. Heinrich is an awsome advocate for the kids. All staff seems very interested in the developement of our kids. My son is learning spanish as a second language
... Read more - he's doing great. I will definetly enroll my other son at Los Amigos. The only thing I'd wish they have is an after school program to assist parents with spanish homework. They also offer spanish classes for parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/02/09
Faculty and administration seems caring, however; clerical staff and the nurse are absolutely rude. The do not follow through when they promise a return phone call and it is more than obvious they cover each other's faults. Too bad for the Palmdale area, great program but the clerical staff needs to
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Posted by a parent on 05/20/09
Los Amigos is an awesome school! Everybody there, teachers, coaches, students ,a nd parents are awesome!
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Posted by a student on 03/29/09
hi my name is natalie i went to los amigos for 6 1/2 years that scool is great . the teachers & staff are the best.this school has changed my life...los amigos is the best.!.
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Posted by a other on 11/26/08
The teachers are great and wok very hard. The waythe class is combined for english and spanish each teacher has about 60 students they are responsible for, as a result they are often overwhelmed. I would like to recommend a spanish class istead of the dual program. This way their main teacher can
... Read more focus more closely on their academics. I would also like to recommend more before and afterschool programs. Specially implementing the fun centers and Carney from the City of Palmdale. Other than that, this is a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/08
WOnderfull duel immersion program. Teaches students english and spanish and is very active in making sure parents and students work together to create hard working students. More homework than traditional schools but well worth the effort in the long run. I highly reccomend!
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/08
One big down side of this school is that they don't offere the daily After-school fun centers and the Carney Programs, that are usually offer at other schools in Palmdale. The vision of the school is great, except of the lack of leadership. My kids have been attending this school for the past 3 yrs
... Read more since kindergarden. Teachers seem to be absent alot, and when this happens usually they don't have a permanent sub, but a different substitute every day. The option of changing into another teacher, is almost imposible. Big politics, lots of favoritism. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/08
Well I am a student at Los Amigos. I have been in the program for nearly 7 years. My grades are pretty good and the school is great. All though sometimes PTA is not very helpful.
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Posted by a student on 02/26/07
My daughter started in kinder at Los Amigos speaking only English....now she reads and writes in Spanish..She is now in 2nd grade. I love Los Amigos!
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/07
My daughter & nephew have attended Los Amigos since Kindergarten and both have benefited from the 'double immersion' program.(she's now in 2nd & he's in 3rd)This year my youngest nephew who doesn't speak spanish but understands it,started kinder & now has fun speaking our language. Our large family loves
... Read more the new campus & the treatment of the children is great! Teachers are compasionate & trully care of the education & safety of our children. All children are commended for their academic efforts. And the use of uniforms is great which contributes to a large equality between the students. Our friends also have their children @ Los Amigos & they are also very happy with the education their children are receiving. We highly recommend this school to every person who complains about their child's school. Read less
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Palmdale schools — Los Amigos Elementary School is located at 6640 E Avenue R8, Palmdale CA 93550. 6640 E Avenue R8 is in the 93550 ZIP code in Palmdale, CA The school district for Los Amigos Elementary School is the Palmdale School District. Los Amigos Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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