An honest warning-- be prepared for a tough school environment. The teachers we have encountered have been dedicated, enthusiastic instructors (if not all very experienced.) But the environment of the school does not feel safe to the kids. The new principal discontinued the morning assembly and now it's
... Read more chaos with students fighting and shoving. Recess is just as bad with very little supervision. The principal has heard parent complaints, acknowledges them and makes excuses. It's January and so far no improvements. This is a school wide problem. We are happy with our child's teacher, core group of friends, the active PTA and excellent cultural activities. If there was another Spanish Immersion school maybe the competition would force the administration to start problem solving to create a safer environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/16/08
So far into the school year, I have had nothing but inconstancy with their policy and diciplinary actions. The program itself is an excellent concept, its too bad that there aren't enough schools with this curriculum
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Posted by a parent on 11/30/07
We have a child who started Kindergarten at Longfellow in September 2006 and we couldn't be happier. We toured ten elementary schools (including schools in La Jolla) and did lots of research on schools in the district. Longfellow was, by far, our top choice. The Spanish immersion program is unique and
... Read more effective. The teachers are fantastic. Teaching at an immersion school takes a lot of effort, so the teachers are all very committed and dedicated. (Interestingly, many teachers in San Diego send their children to Longfellow.) Most immersion schools around the country are private schools that cost a great deal of money - we are thrilled to give our child this special educational opportunity with no tuition cost. Longfellow has parents that are very involved as well, in the PTA and the Foundation. Parents help coordinate very special cultural activities such as Dia De Los Muertos and the Art Fair. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/07
I am very pleased with my families experience at Longfellow. The teachers are well educated and caring. The Principle knows most students by there name. The curriculum is very well thought out and more than adequate for the appropriate grade level. After school activities are interesting and have
... Read more many students involved. The parents are very involved which helps with the quality of education at Longfellow. There is a strong diverse socioeconomic makeup at the school which I appreciate because it helps students learn about real life through the friendships made at school. The school officials, law enforcement, and parents do there best to make sure that the school campus is safe. Before and after school supervision is visible and parents are informed about what hours are campus 'supervised hours.' Knowing Spanish as a parent is not a requirement, but a English/Spanish dictionary in the house does go a long way. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/06
This is an excellent bilingual school. The teachers are very dedicated and the children speak fluent spanish.
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Posted by a parent on 05/03/06
Like a lot of good schools in the San Diego district, Longfellow has suffered the loss of many fine teachers in recent years. Yet the total Spanish immersion program makes Longfellow a very valuable educational opportunity for your children. The advantage for kids to learn to read, write and speak
... Read more a second language fluently is an excellent reason to attend Longfellow, but for parents, it is a commitment for the long term since English instruction doesn't begin in any significant way until 3rd grade. Parent involvement in the school is high, and the PTA does a good job of filling in for the loss of art programs in the district with parent taught Art Corps. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/19/06
I'm very happy with the immersion program that allow kids to speak, read & write in both english and spanish. The teachers are fully trainned and bilingual and the curriculum is very good. My kid is extremely happy at longfellow and have blossomed on her social skills. The whole staff is truly concerned
... Read more about each individual child and how to work with them as best as possible. The parents involvement is also a big plus, also is the options for extra activitites such as music, access to a new tech lab and library and the opportunit to travel to spanish speaker countries, such as Chile and Spain. We are just delight with Longfellow! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/01/06
Both my children have gone to ANLC since they were 5 years old. ANLC is a school where the children come first. Each child is encouraged to do their personal best without being labeled as the smart or dumb kids. The teachers are highly skilled and work hard to bring out the best in each child. The principal
... Read more is kind and knows each child by name. She is a great example of a leader and I will miss seeing her everyday as my daughter graduates this year. Thank you ANLC for bringing out the best in my children and giving them the encouragement and confidence they need to go out into the world! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/05
The language component of this school is invaluable. My daughter has been at Longfellow for one year and carry on a conversation in Spanish. The teachers are very open to parent involvement. The major downside to this school is the leadership. The principal, Tavesci, is an authoritarian and makes
... Read more decisions based on her own needs, not the students. She makes many topdown decisions and has alienated the parents. Longfellow is K-8 so hopefully the district will replace her. I know many parents feel the same as I do. However, you just can't beat the immersion program! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/28/05
The academic program at this school for students in grades k-3 is rigorous. The teachers in the lower grade levels are qualified and dedicated to the students. The academic program is not as strong at the upper grades. There appears to be a prevalent belief among the upper grade instructors that a lot
... Read more of busy work makes the academic program rigorous. However, diligent parents can help to temper this problem. There is a tremenous amount of parent involvement at this school. Parents coordinate the arts program, (Art Corp) and a variety of other activities. The music program is adequate. By far and away the greatest strength of this school is the second language skills your child will gain. Extracurricular activities are adequate. Safety and discipline centers around the creation of more and more rules for kids to follow and very little emphasis on the development of personal responsibility. Read less
School Profile for Longfellow Spanish Emers School
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Student enrollment:
685
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
47
Number of classrooms:
33
Vocational Education
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