Holly Avenue Elementary School

Arcadia School District is one of the best school districts in Los Angeles County including the San Gabriel Valley. Great schools with wonderful programs with the exception of Holly Ave. This school unfortunately is not serious about implementing programs that extracurricular that build student interest and esteem.These programs are vital for a child's learning experience,or at least the opportunity to participate in one.The principal likes book smart students and parents that keep their mouth shut, anything other than the later and your on her radar. There is no creative learning or the sort. No emphasis on individual learning styles, or focus on students talents and gifts-just a cookie cutter mentality. Its so much easier and less work for the principle and her staff.
--Submitted by a parent

Holly Avenue is a wonderful school which is led by a very dedicated principal. We moved our daughter to Holly from a private school and have been very happy with our decision. Holly has high academic standards but also makes sure to give students a well rounded academic curriculum and especially stresses good character, which shows when you see the students helping each other out at all grade levels. The proof is seeing the kids happy and smiling everyday they go to school. We love this school!
--Submitted by a parent

The school has a great character program led incredibly well by the principal. She has set a high standard and she and the staff spend a lot of time working with kids and parents. I love this school for my kids. Academics are stressed but kids get to grow at their own rate.
--Submitted by a parent

My child had great friends and learned a lot! I Thank this this school a ton!
--Submitted by a parent

I am anxious for my children to start school this year. They have worked hard and have improved their academics with the teachers and staff. The principal greets parents and children and makes them feel welcome. She is good for the school. Most of the teachers are wonderful. It is a 'great school' in Arcadia...not too pretentious or snooty but high level.
--Submitted by a parent

It really depends on the teacher you get. I must say most of the teachers are wonderful and so is the principal. They do have a few Teachers that really do need to go. They do teach well But they have other intentions on donations of money being sent in and how much and the welfare of the tone they speak to the children. I do know I have seen and been told. Many kids have cried and later didn't like the teacher. But to each there own Please watch out on how much you put out for your teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

The principle was incredibly supportive of my son's teacher, sending him to conferences to help her figure out effective interventions. He had a difficult transition from private school, but with a lot of hard work from his teacher, the counselor, the school psychologist and the principle, he continued to love learning and can't wait to go into second grade. He doesn't want to go back to his old school anymore.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm very disappointed with my child's teacher. Until this year, her teachers were all great. I'm not afraid she'll fall behind in the next grade and is considering transferring her to a different school within the district. The current teacher simple does not show much efforts and was very passive during open house and provides virtually no feedback about the child's progress and offer little opinions during our meetings.
--Submitted by a parent

The principle is to easy going on staff. Main focus is dollars for the school. We had give alot of supplies to the class. Very disapointed after having children in Highland oaks which is an outstanding school.
--Submitted by a parent

I heard good things abt this school but am very dissappointed with it. My child's teacher has been absent for more than half of the entire school year. No reason was given. No lesson plan was left. My child will be behind other kids when he goes to 2nd grade.
--Submitted by a parent