Of all the schools in Patterson I am pleased that my children were able to attend AVE. My children have attended AVE since it opened and over the past few years I have seen marked improvement in the way that it operates; from the principal to the teachers as well as the PTO. I have seen them rise to
... Read more the challenge of having a large number of English Learners and to the constant change of students from year to year as a result of our economy and transient community. Our PTO has played a in big part in helping to make this a great school by raising money to provide field trips, educational assemblies and necessary play equipment for the students. The teachers, principal and staff consistently challenge our children to rise to the occasion and to prove that we are best school in Patterson. Kodos on the 803 API score. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
I was not pleased at first going into this school. As it was my fist time going to a year round school. I have 2 daughter whom went there and I went in open minded. So I was very understanding.. Over all the school is good.. I was not pleased about my daughter didn't have a good kinder year. I was not
... Read more happy at all. The class had alot of special need kids that took everything away from the rest of the class. I feel my daughter would of been more ready for the 1st grade if there were no hold backs. They had no kind of party and ceremoney for them graduating from kinder. I feel the school should get together and have ceremonies for the kinder who are going to the 1st grade and the 5th leaving. This school did nothing.It's a big deal. Kids work Hard too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/09
We had Mrs. Christenson for part of our 3 rd grade year. She was wonderful and I feel that we were lucky to have been a part of her class. She encourages her kids to be create and fueled their interests. Thank you for doing more than just pushing curriculum!
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Posted by a parent on 05/04/09
Our school is not perfect, but the teachers and volunteers do as best they can. We are on our 3rd principal in 3 years and we are still making strides in the right direction. Visit Northmead, Grayson, or Las Palmas Elementary. You will thank your lucky stars your children go to Apricot Valley. Our school
... Read more is up to date while theirs are stuck in the 40's or 50's. Academic responsibility...let's place the blame where it squarely belongs, on the parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/08
I'd like to respond as a parent at this school. You know our school has the highest test scores in the district. We have the ability to be over 800 in our API scores, but it is a little known fact that the reason we aren't is because a subgroup (the groupings of kids that are used to compute API scores),
... Read more is not making growth. This group is the English Language Learner group. Let's look more closely at that and put more accountability on those parents to bring their students up to par. This is accurate information, not hearsay. Our principal has this information on file. Keep in mind, if this group does not make growth, even though all other sub-groups do, our school will go into program improvement (PI) which means the state will come in and take over...as part of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/08
I wanted to respond to the post submitted by a parent in July. When that post was submitted, Apricot Valley had the highest test scores in the district. Since then, 2008 scores have been released and we made an 18 point gain and continue to be the highest performing school in the district. Therefore,
... Read more I am not sure what this individual meant by stating we have low test scores??? Furthermore, the 45 minute period mentioned is a time when GATE and Advanced students get a special 'enrichment' time each day. Of course, students who need extra support do get what they need during that period as well. Apricot Valley is not perfect, but it is a pretty great place for kids to be. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/07/08
School is well below average as can be seen by their low testing scores. The teachers try to do the best they can, but the parent involvement is minimal and the school seems to be treated as a free daycare. The idea of setting aside 45 minutes of each morning to address the students that are having
... Read more trouble passing state tests to improve overall scores is ridiculous. While this may improve overall scores, it does not improve, or enrich my childrens education, nor does it reward the students that are meeting state goals. The quality of the school, and the realization that the school is getting worse, is the main reason we have decided to leave Patterson. The gang issue is also a concern as you progress through the Patterson Unified School District. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
We are new to this school and only been here for a few months. I am very pleased with my daughter's second grade teacher Mrs. Salinas. Mrs. Salinas really seems to care about the education her students receive and goes the extra mile. We are very lucky to be in her class. My only complaint is that
... Read more I hate the year around schedule. (Not the schools fault, district needs to build more schools!) A traditional schedule is much better because the kids can't enjoy the summers off. If you have family in other parts of the country then when your kids are out of school their friends and cousins may not have off the same months as your child. Traditional is better!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/08
Apricot Valley Elementary School is the best school in Patterson. Students are educated by a dedicated staff in modern facilities using high-quality curriculum.
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Posted by a teacher on 03/23/08
I really like Apricot Valley. The teacher's for the most part are wonderful. The PTO needs more parent's to volunteer and communication is getting better. Excited to have a new principal and look forward to many good years to come.
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School Profile for Apricot Valley Elementary School
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CST* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2009
Apricot Valley Elementary School
Patterson Joint Unified School District
California
* 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:
750
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
37
Number of classrooms:
27
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Advanced Placement
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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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Patterson schools — Apricot Valley Elementary School is located at 1320 Henley Pkwy, Patterson CA 95363. 1320 Henley Pkwy is in the 95363 ZIP code in Patterson, CA The school district for Apricot Valley Elementary School is the Patterson Joint Unified School District. Apricot Valley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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