Our home school was supposed to be Marengo but due to overflow my daughter was place in MHS instead. A week after school started in kindergarten Marengo called me that they had 1 spot for my daughter, I turned it down, for so many reasons. She had a great K teacher who she loves until end of school.
... Read more The MHS area is more residential compared to Marengo its more exposed to businesses area in SP. MHS has a very active PTA. Great Principal, very involved and active. My daughter is reading now and do some math as well. Now my daughter is starting 1st grade this Sept 1st and she is very excited to meet her new teacher. im very confident that her 1st grade teacher is as competent and intellectual as her K teacher. We dont want to anywhere else than MHS. Salute to the teachers and staff of MHS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/20/09
My son has attended Monterey Hills since Kinder and is in third grade now. From the very first day, the school has provided an environment that combines strong academic programs with enrichment activities. Hands on school principal and caring teachers. Great playard with lots of shade and green.
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
Our home school should have been Arroyo Vista but our son was sent to Monterey Hills due to overflow issues at Arroyo. My husband and I were excited to see the enthusiasm from the staff at Monterey Hills and felt comfortable knowing that our son was going to receive a good start for kindergarten. We
... Read more just received our acceptance letter from Monterey Hills indicating that he can stay until the 5th grade. Monterey Hills is an incredible school with a wonderful staff of professionals! Wouldn't want to be anywhere else! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/08
Two of my children attend MHE. It is a wonderful school. The teachers are excellent. The academics are strong. The school is a very safe site. My children simply love their school
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Posted by a parent on 06/03/08
My daughter is half way through kindergarten and has learned to read and is doing simple adding and subtracting already. She gets interesting and fun assignments and is always excited to go to school. Parents are very involved as well - there is a parent volunteer at least 3 days a week in the class.
... Read more The principal is great - very accessible and interested in making the school a good environment for all kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/07
I absoultely love this school. My daughter is a third grader this year, and every morning she is willing and eager to attend school. The parent participation, and teacher dedication makes this school very special.
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Posted by a parent on 05/19/06
My son is in Kindergarten and we have had a wonderful experience. The teachers are terrific, the community involvement is superb. Although I can only review Kindergarten, academically my son is enjoying his experience, it is challenging, stimulating and fun.
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/06
Monterey Hills in anchored by very experienced teachers who know a good thing when they see it. The kids are nice mostly coming from upper-middle & upper-income, professional families based in the hills. All in all, very nice kids from nice families being taught by established teachers in a very safe
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
Beautiful Campus and the smaller of the three elementary schools in South Pasadena.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/05
This school has a homework policy that sets limits on the number of minutes students should spend on homework on the average four nights per week. Many parents elect to send their child(ren)to tutoring after school because they may not have the time or command of English to assist. Many daycare providers
... Read more have time periods for students to complete homework, but do not provide assistance when needed. This school provides after school assistance in reading and math for students not meeting grade level proficiency. These students may get extra help because they are second language learners, or they may be weak in specific concepts or skills necessary to meet District standards. Their are also creative and enriching experiences all teachers provide during the school day. Students are given a balance of solid math and language arts instruction as well as drama, music and visual arts programs. Read less
School Profile for Monterey Hills Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
475
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
31
Number of classrooms:
20
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Music
Music
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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.
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South Pasadena schools — Monterey Hills Elementary School is located at 1624 Via Del Rey St, South Pasadena CA 91030. 1624 Via Del Rey St is in the 91030 ZIP code in South Pasadena, CA The school district for Monterey Hills Elementary School is the South Pasadena Unified School District. Monterey Hills Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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