Encino Elementary School

The best kept secret in the valley is this school! What a fine example of what a public school should strive to be like. Encino Explorers ROCK! I have two girls at Encino. My Kinder is in Ingram's class (love him) and my older daughter because she is an SAS student is in Mrs. Siskens 3rd grade classroom (love her). We are new this year as this is our neighborhood school and I can't say enough wonderful things about this school. The Principal Mrs. Marcia Koff is in one word AMAZING! I have never ever seen a principal who goes way beyond the call of duty. She is what makes this school Outstanding. I love how she includes EVERYONE, and makes you as a parent welcome. She is by far an asset to Encino Elementary. Not sure why this school is not graded with a 10. No one can top this incredible school. We are honored to be a part of Encino Elementary!!!!!
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My daughter had a great Kinder year and is loving 1st grade. The parent involvement here is OFF THE HOOK and really makes a difference. I couldn't be more thrilled with the teachers, staff, students and facilities.
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My daughter is beginning 1st Grade today and my son who is now 13 graduated from Encino. We are so lucky to have won a seat in Open Enrollment! We loved our son here and now our daughter is so fortunate! I have one more little 3 year old and I hope I can continue with him enrolling as well!
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It's a great school. My two sons are attending this year. The teachers are warm and caring. The facilities are clean. They have a lot of parent financed extras, such as a P.E. coach, an art teacher and a science teacher. The school is great on its own, but made better by superior parent involvement. Go Encino!!!
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We are so lucky to be at Encino. My daughter will be entering 1st grade this year, and we discovered quickly last year how above and beyond the faculty goes for their students. The new principal is amazing with the right balance of authority and warmth. But what makes the school are the parents and families who realize that LAUSD's cutbacks would be tragic if they didn't step up to fill in the gaps. Parent fund-raising supports an art, science, computer and P.E. teacher as well as keeps the library supported by an awesome librarian. We could not be happier.
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We love Encino Elementary. The education my son is getting is fantastic. He is in the SAS program and is appropriately challenged. His teachers are caring and wonderful. The library is beautiful. I am so happ I can send my son to such a great school
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Great school in every aspect! The teachers are wonderful. And they put great emphasis in all aspects of education like art, computer, science and PE, not only the regular academic curriculum. Truly deserving of being called a GREAT school!
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This school has been great. After a horrible experience at my son's old private school, Encino Elementary Staff was very welcoming. Encino's staff really cares about the kids and the parents are always actively involved. As new comers we were welcomes by the staff, teachers, and even the kids where very sweet to my son. We have now been there for over two years. My son enjoys going to school and loves all his teachers. i can not recommend Encino Elementary School enough. If you want harding individuals who really care about your child to look after there well being this is the school to go too!
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Fantastic school! Love how involved the parents are and what a great job the teachers do.
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We feel so fortunate to have found Encino Elementary School. With all the LAUSD cutbacks we were worried that we would need to send our daughter to private school in order to get her a quality education. But the level of parent involvement at this school is truly unbelievable, along with a Principal who encourages and supports her teachers and students. The reading program is amazing, along with the library and our wonderful librarian. The computer lab and teacher are top notch... the diversity of the student population is truly a microcosm of the entire country, makes us very proud to be Encino Elementary School parents, can't say enough good things about it!
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