President Avenue Elementary School

The principal, Mrs. Mladinich, was at Eshelman Elementary before coming to President. She can be rude, insulting and discriminates against Latino parents. (She doesn't even speak Spanish.) If you just drop your kids off in the morning, pick them up after school, come to the conferences and nothing more, you probably won't have any problems with her. But if you have any serious concerns about staff or conditions, expect to be told that YOU are the problem. Don't bother trying to convince her that she is EVER wrong. She will throw you out of her office. This is an old-school administrator whose motto is "my way or the highway." Her kind will not be around much longer, but until she retires, heaven help our parents and our kids. Our previous principal, Dr. Annour, was friendly, effective and highly regarded. Mrs. Mladinich is only marking time -- how sad.
--Submitted by a parent

You know, my daughter's dad is in the military and she's been to 3 schools. She's been here for only the year 2010-2011 and she's shown improvement in her grades academically. She's in room 9 Brownlie. I recommend this school alot to parents and kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Very good school!!! Love the school and teachers, clean and safe. My daughter is in the pre-k program and is the best. I am glad I was able to put my daughter in this school I always hear good comments on this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Love the school, absolutely love the teachers. The neighborhood is not at all questionable. I've turned down two schools with API scores over 800 to bring my child here. I've interviewed teachers, sat in classrooms, and spoke with other parents about their experiences at all three schools. What I've learned during this "school shopping" experience is this: API scores are not conducive to 'better education'. It is your child's teacher who provides that. Parents should work closely with their child's teacher to achieve academic potential rather than rely on state test scores to do that job. I've selected President Ave. because not only do the teachers and administrators respect you and your children, they all have the same goal as you: To have fun while learning and to maximize your child's potential.
--Submitted by a parent

I love President ave school all 8 of my children have gone here and the experience for all has been a great one.
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My son has attended President Avenue School for the past two years. This is not his home school and I am so happy Dr. Annor has accepted my son into this school. Eventhough it is behind Narbonne High School, President Avenue is safe and secure. The most amazing part of this school is the teachers. These teacers are dedicated, extremely involved and caring. They are unified and all go above and beyond. It is so wonderful to see my son's teachers help him to succeed and master the California State Standards. One other component I like about President Avenue is their writing program. Many teachers use a program they've studied from Columbia University in New York. The after school program is FREE. President Avenue has a student orchestra program, chorus and music classes, and a great arts program. I am so happy with this school.
--Submitted by a parent

We've lived in the area for nearly 3 summers and this is my son's first year attending President. Because of the negative things I've read on this paticular site, I refused to send my son here and continued driving to Long Beach everyday to take him to and from school. This fall I enrolled him with much apprehension...not only because I wasn't pleased with the test scores, but also because it's behind Narbonne. Although it took him a little while to get used to an LAUSD school (which is far different from LBUSD), I love his teacher! He has excelled and his report cards have continued to be high scoring. The administrators are fantastic! He also attends the after school program with the Boys & Girls Club and he loves it! Where else can you get free care, help with homework, a snack and playtime? I love it!!
--Submitted by a parent

President Ave is a great school. My daughter has been attending Pres. Ave. since 3rd grade. The school offers 2 different after school programs, orchestra, PTA is very involved, and the staff and faculty are amazing. Though it sits behind the local high school it is still relatively safe, the older kids stay to their side of the street with little to no interference, with the younger kids. Very happy with the expeirence my daughter has received here and hoping for the even more when she attendes middle school. With the education she has gotten at President Ave. I know she is ready.
--Submitted by a parent

I had read some negative reviews about this school and was really nervous registering my son here. I went to the office and spoke with the staff regarding my concerns and they were really open with me and answered all of my questions. My son absolutely loves the school and I can see such a change in him from his previous school. He is more otoging and learning so much. The teachers are awesome!!!
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my daughter was assigned to a special need class. She received speech theraphy with Ms. Wain for two years i really loved the way and emthusiusm given to children with alots of energy. I wish my daughter was offered to stay in this school if all the teachers and staff are as awsome as Ms. Waim thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent