8714 Cattaraugus Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Gifted Magnet Program Great school , love all of child’s teachers . They have teaching long term at this school and are very dedicated. Love they have sports and and excellent music program. My only complaint about this school is the occurrence of fights during breaks/ lunch .My child had never seen a physical altercation until she started attending Palms. She has now grown accustomed to the daily altercations. The staff try their best to prevent / minimize the fights but some of these kids just don’t care.Many children are also from out of the area and are bused here . There seems to be so much going on . Overall I love the curriculum, teachers, and gifted program. But if they could do away with the excessive fights it would be perfect

My child has been attending Shenandoah since Pre-K. I can honestly say it has not been a good experience. Education is portrayed to be important in this school, but isn't taught as such. It's obvious to me that many kids are struggling, and the teachers are not doing their jobs effectively. Instead, the children are blamed for not picking up information quick enough. There is no support here for the children or the parents. The teachers are not held accountable and the principal is quick to defend the teachers.

My daughter loves Hami. She is in AMPA, the music school. And plays sports. The kids she has met are nice and fun. Teachers are experienced and involved. School is challenging but not too much homework. Administration cares about the kids and takes safety seriously. Lots of staff on campus. My kid likes the Block class schedule: you take 7 classes rather than standard 6. And it makes the week more interesting/always changing. It's just feels like a fun place ...w lots of student-run clubs and music / bands in the quad at lunch etc.Hami is not our home school, but the drive is worth it.