One of the best public schools in LAUSD.The two teachers are daughter has had,fiirst grade and now 2ndgrade were and are outstanding and caring.The new principal is lovely and a PROFESSIONAL with a warm welcome to everyone. parents and students.Amazing parent involvement.5 STAR!!!! A Dixie Canyon Mom
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
I love the level of parental involvement at my school. There's a real sense of community at Dixie, and I know my son is happy there.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
The school is in a major renaissance right now. The PTA meetings are standing room only. The new parents have come in and really relieved the veteran parents. We are being lead in a great direction and the kids are happy. API scores are up 24 more points this year. Just Brilliant!
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
We love DCAE because despite all the budget cuts, they manage to maintain a great learning environment for the kids
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
We are so excited to get back to school. My kids cannot wait. This is our fourth year at Dixie and we love it. The new web site at www.dixiecanyon.com has a fresh new look, so cool. I am too involved in the school i guess. But, it takes a village...The new principal is very kind and motivated, and the
... Read more pta seems completely willing to work hard. The incoming kinder parents are the best...they are committed! Yep, we are going to have another great year at Dixie Canyon. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
Last year was our first year at Dixie. We didn't have the best experience to start but the principal was instrumental in getting our teacher replaced and the year turned out wonderful. The teacher who we initially had is not a good fit for Dixie and it is a shame that good teachers had to be layed
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/09
My daughter will start second grade this fall. She absolutely loves school and I attribute that to her two wonderful, caring teachers. The LAUSD curriculum is not perfect but nor is it perfect at expensive private schools. I feel confident that she will learn what she needs to in elementary school
... Read more at Dixie. The PTA does a great job of adding hands-on experiences (gardening for eg). We had a good experience with the principal who had an open door policy and always returned phone calls promptly. In public you do need to make more of an effort as a parent to stay on top of what is going on in the classroom but this doesn't mean volunteering for every fundraiser. Just take the time to get to know your child's teacher and a few other children and their parents and your child's experience will improve dramatically. I recommend Dixie without hesitation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
Dixie Canyon's API went down for the 2008-2009 school year. A few points is nothing but a school should not be regarded by it's a API score. API scores only mean that the teachers are teaching for the test. If your child is lucky enough to have the few good teachers at Dixie there is no reason a
... Read more child would not do well. One year with a less than desirable teacher and your child suffers. I am a very involved parent and I think people need to listen to the negative post as well as the positive. They are both true. There is something wrong at Dixie but if parents continue to just post and not do something about their concerns, nothing will change. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/09
How can this school have hit an all time low as mentioned below - when the test scores keep getting better! The negative reviews below are not describing the Dixie Canyon that I know. My child has been at Dixie for 4 years and we are very impressed with the teachers and quality of education. Mrs. Dichter
... Read more was a very hands on principal who actually was rarely in her office - but running around making sure that her school was operating to the high standards she demanded. The parents below must not have been on campus much! One step on campus or one glance at the test scores will show the true Dixie which is one that most parents are proud to be part of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
As a parent of a Dixie graduate, I would like to thank the school for starting my child on an amazing path of education. He loved every minute at Dixie, and was accepted into the Millikan Science Academy, which is often noted as having the hardest 7th grade science class in the country. I couldn't be
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Sherman Oaks schools — Dixie Canyon Elementary School is located at 4220 Dixie Canyon Ave, Sherman Oaks CA 91423. 4220 Dixie Canyon Ave is in the 91423 ZIP code in Sherman Oaks, CA The school district for Dixie Canyon Elementary School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. Dixie Canyon Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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