Esperanza Elementary School

I do like this school, truthfully its been half good and half bad. When my child was in Kinder she had a great teacher, she would love the help of parents coming in to help. I helped out pretty regularly. From the start my child was a bit of a handful in class but towards the end she completely transformed which I credit her teacher for that. Now, first grade is another story, her teacher, Ms. Chavez, is not very active with parents. Communication is slim to none unless your child is behaving poorly. Otherwise, she does not request the help of parents very often, she has another mom from a student 4 years ago to help her out. I don't know about other parents, regardless of your child's behavior, I would like to know. I would like for the teacher to try to get to know me, or at least give me the opportunity to get to know them.There is also a thing she does which is called "Top Dog" , my child tells me there are kids who are mean to some students because they are NOT "Top Dogs. Obviously, it encourages first graders to be bullies already. Overall I am very unhappy with this teacher.
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My son is currently attending Esperanza. he is actually supposed to be attending our home school, but after doing some research my husband and I decided to do a transfer, and I must say that we are highly impressed with our decision to send him here. Great and friendly staff, the office is ALWAYS professional.
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This school is one of the TOP Performing schools in the district. I know most of the staff very well and all of them go above and beyond the state standards when it comes to your child's education. This is the place you want your children to get their education and to have the experience of the social atmosphere as well.

My daughter attended a christian school for K-4th grade. I put her in Esperanza and I am delighted. The staff and teachers are wonderful. They are educated and very child friendly. The PTA is so active and that impressed me alot. My daughter is learning so much this year, not only academically but she is learning so much about the WORLD around her. I would encourage any student to attend.
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I think this school is Awesome! I have two daughters that attend ESPERANZA ! Mr.Lindroff is great and has taught my daughters so much and she has only been in his class for almost 2 months .The office ladies are always so Helpful..We have a great school !
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I think this school is lacking funds, but mostly over crowded classess. The teachers they have may be overwhemed with students in their classes that they began to lose patients, than the advanced students in class have to suffer for what the other students do not know. I truly feel more parents need to start enforceing there kids study habits, take away all cell phones, computer games unless they deserve to play with them first. What happenened to Lotto money that was suppose to help our education fund. People, need to point finger's to the proper authorities, lets make changes. We need start voting to bring back our education for our kids here in this country. It's ''we the people'' not the president that is going to change things. My Son has gone here since the opening of this school and am happy with his progress.
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The parent involvement and staff teamwork is amazing. The teachers and staff go above and beyond their physical limits. There are some dedicated teachers that stay until 7 pm working on materials and curriculum. Talk about dedication.
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I am very impressed with the majority of the teachers and the ourstanding parent participitaion. I have the honor to work with students on the playground and I feel we have some of the best yound people in the area and I take pride in seeing many reading on their recess time. I am proud to have my children attending Esperanza, and I am proud to be a small part of it's staff.
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My daughter has been with Esperanza for 3rd and now 4th grade. Her 3rd grade teach Mr. Anderson was a pleasure, he really cares about his students. Her 4th grade teacher Mrs. Queen also cares. She has more of a challenge, she is teaching a 3rd/4th grade class. Honestly I am not happy about this. Thank god my daughter is as strong of a student as she is. I believe the problems with the school boil down to not enough time in a day, not enough school funds, short handed with teachers, along with the general challenges of the teachers trying to teach within the LAUSD and Arnolds decisions to always cut public school funds. I have had no problems with the teachers, crossing guards, and basic office staff. My daughter was at a private christian school for k-2 and I think it may have given her an accademic advantage.
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This school is great. I have two children in this school and they are both doing excellent. Both of my kid's past and present teachers have made a huge impact in my children's education. PTA is very involved and does an awesome job.
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