Ellen Ochoa Learning Center School

Ellen Ochoa is a very small school compared to others in our community. There are less than one thousand middle school students. In harsh economic times, this school is doing the best it can to continue providing the services students need for K-8 students. There are many National Board Certified teachers at this school and the 6th-8th grade math program is challenging for the students. They are already using the newly adopted California Common Core Standards and the math teachers have high expectations for their students. Half of the 8th graders can earn ten high school credits when they score proficient on their state test after passing algebra. Teachers teach in depth, not to the test. Parents are welcome to come and sit in their child's classroom and to talk to teachers before the reporting period. More parents need to get involved in their children's education. A student is more successful when the parents are involved regardless of the school. I like Ellen Ochoa's math program.
--Submitted by a parent

sometimes we have no control over our surroundings. The school may not be the greatest but I can say they are trying. People may not take into consideration the students home and blame the teachers. The teachers are trying their best to meet the needs of each student but when the student sees that their own parents don't care they too don't care. Parents seem to begin to care more after their child has been getting into trouble more often, or maybe not that they begin to care, but may be fed up with getting calls because of their child behavior. Teachers are there to teach our kids but when our kids bring all that extra baggage to deal with it may make it hard for them to learn. I know the teachers are trying with what we are sending. We need to give the teachers more credit and accept what we have. We need to work together not against and our our child's education does start at the home. And sometimes maybe sometimes hug your child and tell them you care. Because then maybe they will care too.
--Submitted by a parent

its a very bad school am calling the distric to investigate.school staff are real bad and some teachers are worse
--Submitted by a parent

I have mixed reviewes about this school some are good and some are bad. I love this school for the some of the teachers and the nursing staff. But it does not make up for all the neglence of this school. My children attend this school and when I first placed them into this school I thought it would be the best for them I have heard many great reviewes on this school. But it was not all its cracked up to be. This school is even worse then Elizabeth. There is a lack of school ground supervision and a few of the teachers dont care on what happens to your children. I have heard from several child that there P.E teacher talks down to them he has even hurt several children including mines by not properly streatching them out before a workout.. My son has had numerous surgeries due to his neglence. And just recently a student was jumped infront of the school right after the day ends and there was no supervision around.. All I can say is that I am happy that my children will not be returning to this school..
--Submitted by a parent

There are caring teachers at Ellen Ochoa Im so glad my daughters attend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

To the previous review i think you misunderstood me but every school is the same! it can be a private schools but the same things will be happening. This helps your child learn the reality of the world. People will try to pressure them but as long as they are smart and strong they will have a great life. I know i am because I don't accept anything that is a bad thing. Your child must know that. If you really care and worry for your child speak to them and explain of the dangers of all of those things. They do provide security for our school. That why kids are getting caught.
--Submitted by a student

I am proud to say that I am a ROCKET parent. This school is not only new and amazing, but it also has awesome teachers as well, and great after school programs. The teachers have excellent communication with us parents, and keep us informed all the time; they also work with our children/students to improve grades. This school does a lot more for my son, than any other school around this area. I also love the 'No Bullying' and 'No Threats' policy 'cause we all want are children to feel and be safe, right? Another thing that I really like is: that there are no gang members in this school. As a parent I believe this is important. Thank you, Ellen Ochoa LC. Sincerely, a ROCKET dad.
--Submitted by a parent

I can see how one whose at a remedial level themselves would love that school. It saddens me because that school supposed to be a nasa explorer school and it isn't living up to it's potential. I'm not saying all teachers are bad, but a few good apples does not a good bunch make. I recently went to their math 'fair', not only did very few people attend but the teachers were also scarse. It seemed as if they drew straws as to who would have to attend. I did feel the love from a couple of teachers. It shames me as a fully involved parent and teacher myself that there are schools that choose not to live up to their potential. I thank Jehova God that my children have all been accepted to the best charter school in los angeles to where 'they' can live up to their full potential.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the program they have the Dual program.
--Submitted by a parent

They have parent book clubs and parent workshops to teach us activities that we can use to help our students learn. I went to both and enjoyed it. They also have two credential teacher in the elementary library and the middle school library. Both of my kids use both library after school. They have the library open so the kids can use the computers and check out books and do their homework.
--Submitted by a parent