Emery Park Elementary School
7
16 reviews
2821 West Commonwealth Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 943-3340
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Emery Park Elementary SchoolEmery park never handles bullys. There are so many of them and it gets into alot of drama. They say they will do something about it but they rarely do. Also the homework, i seriosly cant belive the person who came up with this. This just waste kids time. I can go on and on about the problems with this school but i don't really have the time to, one plus side is there are some nice teachers who understands evryone, the rest cause alot of problems. Speaking of bulllys, the school tries to stop bullys but they do a bad job at it. Also the school isnt really safe, there are alot of problems that mess kids up.
Posted by a student on 9/1/2020My child has attended this school since Kindergarten. Currently attending second grade. The school has recently received a new principal who is very involved as receptive to parent concerns. The new principal is much more receptive to concerns than the previous principal. Initially I was concerned about my child not advancing having a teacher who had been teaching for very long and was not current with all the new teaching practices, however my child learned to read and write and excelling academically. He has demonstrated strong liking for math and his teachers have really nurtured that. My child does not like to write but his teachers have encouraged him and by the end of each school year has become much stronger in writing. Emery Park school office staff including nurse are great and do a great job at making you feel like part of a family. We have a strong tight knit community within our school and our PTA is great! They work very hard to organize events for the whole family, this really bring the community together. I am please and plan to have my child there until high school.
Posted by a parent on 8/14/2017Love the location of the this school! Many positive changes need to be made in regards to the administration, Cheerful office staff, a headstrong principal, more parent involvement! Since I last visited the school it was a sad tired school! big disappointment! Friendly smiles is a must when working with the children!!
Posted by a parent on 10/28/2014My children recently left this school and we don't miss the unfriendly office staff or the odd messages left by the principal! The new strict rules meant to keep our children safe actually seem to make it more difficult for full time working parents to be involved. I have however heard my children mention how much they miss the lunch lady, very glad to hear that there is at least one smiling face the children can count on
Posted by a parent on 10/28/2014The teachers kept up with the demands of the state and feds by constantly being trained. Its unfortunate that there isn't enough time in a day to spend more time on having fun while learning. There is lots of homework even in the lower grades and at times its really too much. Parent involvement is needed in more than just the fun events. Knowing what the plans of the school, district , state and federal government are, can really help a parent better understand what their child's current needs are in order to succeed. The principal is open to discuss issues/topics with parents. The staff is committed to providing the best for the children at this school. The environment of the school is clean, friendly and safe. Parents, as annoying as it feels to have to obey by so many rules, try your best to remember that it is all for the safety of YOUR children. Overall I was very pleased with my child's education and I would recommend this school to anyone in that neighborhood. Parents also remember that teachers aren't babysitters and cant possibly teach your child everything, remember you have to also do your part at home.
Posted by a parent on 8/30/2014Nearby Schools
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Alhambra schools - Emery Park Elementary School is located at 2821 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra CA 91803. Emery Park Elementary School is in the Alhambra Unified School District. Emery Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-8.
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