This school is small and personable. It meets the students at their level and is very inclusive.
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
Alverno provides a superior environment for teen age girls. The teachers and staff are wonderful and truly care about their students. My daughter has blossomed into a lovely, responsible individual who loves her school, her friends and the teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/09
I'm an alumnus of Alverno. I must say, it was a tough school academically! I was more than prepared for college. Unfortunately, I then attended PCC and a state university - Alverno had prepared me for so much more. College was almost like taking a step backward. I was getting Bs and Cs studying
... Read more my brains out in high school...yet flew through college with As! How sad these public colleges are set up for mediocrity. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/13/09
I'm a recent graduate of this school and I can say wholeheartedly that it is worth the expense to send your daughter to this institution. The faculty and staff are very attentive to the students' needs, and the administrative staff in particular is always accessible to both parents and students. The
... Read more calibre of the Campus Ministry, Athletics, and AP programs is superior. I will say though, that there is room for improvement in the departments of math and science; the shuffling of staff every year doesn't help to keep cohesion within the departments and students get discouraged when there is a new teacher every year for the same subjects. However, I am currently a student at UCLA and I feel that I was definitely prepared academically, socially, and spiritually because of my time at Alverno. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/10/08
This school can cater to any of the child's interests from sports to singing and acting! This school is a great choice!
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Posted by a student on 12/27/07
Incredible school, probably the best in the area. Teachers are involved and really want the best for your daughters, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with. 100% recommended!
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Posted by a former student on 05/01/06
Very expensive for the quality of education provided.
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Posted by a parent on 04/29/06
Well balanced between academics and extra-curriculars; many opportunities for girls. Great experience overall; well worth the expense.
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Posted by a parent on 07/19/05
My daughter is a senior at Alverno and we continue to be very pleased with the calibur of the education. Academically the faculty is very strong, many have been there several years, and the core subjects of math, english, language and science are outstanding. My daughter is involved in so many
... Read more activities, from choir to yearbook, from drama to Christian service, that the bigger issue is having free time. But the school overs so many opportunities for girls to lead and be involved, that girls do like to stay active. The Principal attends countless events for the students and is readily accessible for parents. Her experience and dedication are visible in so many resources and commitments she brings to the school. The AP classes are another strong area, and I am particularly pleased with the school's ability to engage and promote student talent. It is a great experience. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/04
This is a wonderful school for young women. My daughter attended Alverno kicking and screaming at first, by the time she graduated she was wonderfully articulate, confident and secure in her ability to succeed at the university level. She graduated this year from the University of San Francisco and
... Read more is continuing her education by pursuing her PhD in Philosophy. I know for certain it is the skills, and support she gained at Alverno that not only made her enthusiastic about her education but gave her the skills to succeed. Read less
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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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
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.
Sierra Madre schools — Alverno High School is located at 200 N Michillinda Ave, Sierra Madre CA 91024. 200 N Michillinda Ave is in the 91024 ZIP code in Sierra Madre, CA The school district for Alverno High School is the Archdiocese Los Angeles Education Off. Alverno High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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