El Monte Elementary School

My daughter attended the special day class at El Monte from 2008-2010. She started with preschool and her teacher, Ms. Katrina Battaglia was super awesome. She was very caring and friendly. However, when my daughter moved to kindergarten, she had to attend Mrs. Campbell's class. I didn't feel that Mrs.Campbell cared very much about her students. One particular incident that I WILL NEVER FORGET, was when I noticed that my daughter had dark bruises on her lower back. She told me that a boy kicked her on her back. When I complained to Mrs. CAmpbell about this, she said that my daughter brought this upon herself as sheteases theboy. Wellmy daughter was only 5 years old and 30 lbs! I couldve made a big thing about this and talked to the principal, but I decided to get her out of theschool! She's doing great where shes's atrightnow and her teachers are caring and lovely! Iwouldvegiven five stars had all the teachers be more like Ms. Kay!
--Submitted by a parent

For the second year in a row El Monte has made their academic state goals as set by the state of CA and are on their way to meeting their goal of 800 API. The new uniforms look amazing-students are here to learn. I am proud to have my daughter attend El Monte in third grade and am glad the one old teacher was encouraged to retire and two new teachers were hired. Also the new PTA board seems energetic and ready to try some new things. This is a place you will be happy to send your child.
--Submitted by a parent

because of the parent and teacher involvement. The teachers there go above and beyond to make the school like a home environment, the practice positve, role modleling behaviors, always look for the postivie attributes in the kids and are constantly proising their personal and academic achievemtns. The teachers on thier own continue to educate themselves bringing in new and inovative teaching techniques to the school. The principle is supportive of tne teachers thier efforts and of the parents and children. The sees a need and will work until any deficit we have is met, wether fundraising, grants, involoving parents and kids to do a volunteer day accomplish a school goal or project. It brings everyone together to create a community which is what holds and supports a school.
--Submitted by a parent

i liked because they are always helpfull to our questions and i feel my children are safe , i see they are learning and happy there, they are happy to go to school.
--Submitted by a parent

Our family appreciates this diverse school community and respects and admires the dynamic principal, teachers and staff for all their hard work and accomplishments. State and District constraints do not stop these dedicated individuals from looking forward to promote positive change - uniforms next year, the recent Accelerated Reader program, Board Math and the 'Keep It Green' disciplinary card system work to keep kids focused on learning. The Spirit Day shirt promotes a life lesson: Dream It. Believe It. Achieve It. My 4th grader and Kindergartener are fortunate to intra-district transfer to El Monte.
--Submitted by a parent

Great job to the principal and teachers for going up in STAR testing results. All, students, faculty and parents should be proud. We have been a part of this school for the last 7 years with our two kids and will be sadden to leave this year. The school has seen many changes in principals, always going upward and the teachers are A quality. Our favorite, Mrs. Herting, Mrs. Abele, Mrs. Nitta, Mrs. Chamberlain, Ms Kennedy, Mrs. Kissinger, Mr. Atkins, Mr. Schnieder. I'm afraid I left out a few. The office staff is awesome! LOVE THIS SCHOOL
--Submitted by Tracy, a parent

I'm a mother of Kindergartner at El Monte. I'm really impressed with the amount my child learned over this school year. Especially considering the amount of students, non-English speaking students and 'trouble' making students in each class. The teachers work very hard at what they do and deserve much credit! I worry about what the future hold for the teachers and students at El Monte with CA growing budget crisis. Just sad.
--Submitted by a parent

My two daughters started school at El Monte in 2003.One started in kindergarten, the other in pre-k when it first opened.They will be in the 5th and 3rd grade now.I have to say we have had the greatest experience overall. The teachers they have had, have been excellent and each year my daughters are so anxious to find out who their new teachers will be.We're sad to see the principal leave because he has made a big difference in the school, especially with that fence.My daughters learned to be open with the teachers, principal and all the faculty. They feel safe, happy, and excited to return each year. El monte needs improvements and upgrades but overall we love El monte, and we are proud to be Bulldogs.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is going to be a 5th grader at El Monte Elementary School. I like the school, sorry to see the Principal go, but excited that he will be at the Middle School my daughter will attend in 6th grade. Most of the teachers are nice, some not so nice. All in all, it's a good school.
--Submitted by a parent

Our children have attended El Monte since kindergarten (they are in the 3rd and 4th grades now)and we nothing but great things to say about our experience with the school and it's teachers. I firmly believe you cannot judge a school simply by the test results or other rating schemes, you have to look at how your child or children are doing! Ours have done well and that is all that matters to us. Proud to be a 'BullDog' parent!
--Submitted by a parent