Intensive Learning Center

I have two children currently attending the Intensive Learning Center. Overall, I believe that the ILC is a very good school. Most of the teachers are doing their personal best to balance the INSANE amount of demands that continue to be heaped on to their plates. Though most of their note- worthy programs have been eliminated, the school still tries to provide a fair amount of extra curricular activities for their students. The principal is new and has made quite a few unpopular changes. The school P.T.A. 's commitment to the student body is noteworthy. I feel ALL ILC students have benefitted from the love, dedication, and hard work of their PTA.
—Submitted by a parent

ILC is a wonderful school...this review is only about the principle. As a parent I have loved every teacher my son and daughter has gotten...I cannot say the same for the principle. She is tearing this school apart...she does not support her staff and the only time she is willing to do anything is when a parent threatens to go to district so she doesnt look bad. She is all about appearances do not be fooled! I fear for the future of ILC if she continues to be principle...If you have the same concerns that I do please let district know!
—Submitted by a parent

ILC is a great school. My son has been attending ILC since the 3rd grade and is now in the 5th grade. The staff is excellent and so is the PTA. The children really focus on learning and they have lots of Love and Respect for the school and staff. ILC offers many programs and always finds ways to have Fundraisers in order to plan many fun and exciting field trips for the students to enjoy. My son loves his school and I know i made the right choice by enrolling him in this school.
—Submitted by a parent

The ILC is a great school teachers and parents have high expectations. Their API scores are high (896) considerering all the different socioeconomic levels that attend this school. The demographics of the school are diverse. The campus and classrooms are neat and clean. Uniforms are mandatory which saves parents money in the long run. All teachers are fully credentialed and most teachers have a Master's Degree.
—Submitted by a parent

In response to the parent that states '5, 7, and 9 year olds to begave like little soldiers for 8 hours straight...., I work at a high school, the lack of respect that high school students show their teachers is sad. Maybe if they had been taught some disipline in elementary maybe they'd show respect now. My child attends the I. L, C. and never once have I seen him treated like a soldier, not does he every complain about the disipline at the school.
—Submitted by a parent

it's a same that they are cutting hours and teachers when everybody needs more education on difficult times when we have one of the worst economic crisis in the last 50 years.
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent school! My son transferred into the third grade at this school from a private school and I can honestly say that it is comparable to the quality of education and discipline they get from a private school. I love that they have all of the extras that regular public schools no longer have...such music programs, technology, and best of all Spanish. The AR reading program is awesome because it encourages kids to spend time reading. My son didn't like reading unless it was absolutely necessary (homework). I now find him picking up books just because and even asks me to buy him certain books that he read as part of the AR program that he enjoyed. The discipline is super strict, but definitely necessary. It teaches children that there are consequences to their actions and misbehaving is not tolerated.
—Submitted by a parent

I have two children who attend the ILC. My husband and I first started out really liking this school, but then year after year we kept getting dissapointed. It really depends on the teacher you get. I dont like the fact that there are 33 kids in my sons 4th grade class. When my son left 3rd his text scores were above average. There is no time to stop a child who needs help because there are to many kids in a class. My son this year is really struggling with the 3 hours of homework he receives on a daily basis. He is only in 4th grade and he spends more time on homework than high school kids. The old principal was very rude, the principle this year seems to be on a power trip. For the school to be so diversed they need to think about diversifiying the teachers!
—Submitted by a parent

The I.L.C. is the most wonderful school community there is. All the teachers are great facilitators of learning and care deeply about the students. No other school offers as much as the I.L.C.!
—Submitted by a parent

I love their hours 8 - 4. I love how they work hard to teach our students.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers here go far and beyond their duty to make sure our kids are understanding the subjects. The whole school is very concerned and involved in the kids learning.
—Submitted by a parent

ILC is the next best thing to private school. The kids are focused on learning thanks to the uniform policy, and they are challenged with their core subjects as well as taking specialized classes in Spanish, Science (with a real lab), Computer Lab (each kid has a computer). In 4th grade they can focus on a arts (music, vocal or drama).
—Submitted by a parent

Currently, I have two children attending ILC. I have a third child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. I am pleased with the school and the quality of the academic program. I have loved my children's teachers. As mentioned by another parent, Mrs. Hart was absolutely phenomenal. I wish she could teach all of my children. In closing, I'm very happy my children are able to receive a high quality rigorous education in a culturally diverse setting.
—Submitted by a parent

i.l.c is great school!! and i love Mrs. Chupp i wish i want to send my little one to Mr.s Chupp's class. ^.^ One thing i really uncomfortable w/ office staffs. they only kind w/ who speak english very well. if someone like me, during the conversation when i lost the word or hard to express my opion (but try very hard) they so rude and sigh in fornt of my face. the school and teachers are awesome i can tell you that!!
—Submitted by a parent

i.l.c is great school!! and i love Mrs. Chupp i wish i want to send my little one to Mr.s Chupp's class. ^.^ One thing i really uncomfortable w/ office staffs. they only kind w/ who speak english very well. if someone like me, during the conversation when i lost the word or hard to express my opion (but try very hard) they so rude and sigh in fornt of my face. the school and teachers are awesome i can tell you that!!
—Submitted by a parent

i.l.c is a great school they give more time to help your future and life.
—Submitted by a student

We left a private school because we heard about Mrs. Hart's class. She made education something pleasurable, instead of a dreadful ordeal by letting our son spread his wings and showed him the best way to fly.Our son Matthew Ignacio will graduate this summer from Cerritos College at age 14. We owe his success to Mrs. Hart. She deserves to be honored in Who s Who Among America s Teachers
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent school that stresses learning for the sake of learning and not for getting high Standardized Test scores. one son is going into 5th grade and the other son is going into 1st. PE, music, Spanish, science and reading are the extras covered at this school. They also go on 2-3 field trips every year. Greta school!
—Submitted by a parent

I went to this school for 7 years and there was never a moment when I was unhappy with it. This is a great school for smart kids, but if you have a child who struggles with learning they might have a hard time at this school. We have an AR program for reading and specialist where kids get to learn Spanish, Technology, PE and Science. I was very proud to go to this school, which has the highest attendance rate in the district, and the most diverse ethnic backgrounds. It has a very safe environment and a lot of great teachers. We also have uniform, which isn't very strict, and a lot of fun extra-curricular activities.
—Submitted by a student

My sons attend this school. It's been a great school in academics. I had my sons in private school but I was not happy until I found this school.
—Submitted by a parent