Stonehurst Avenue Elementary School

My daughter is 1/2 way through her first grade year. I am an involved parent who communicates with the principal, office staff, my daughter's teachers, the great young people who run LA's Best the after school program, I have a broad view of how this school operates. Ms. Imperiale is great principal, she knows all of the kids names, she stays current on what is happening in the classrooms & participates in all fundraisers. The true gems at this school are the teachers, they are amazing professionals who are dedicated to their craft, passionate about educating children. The office staff is often rushed & shorthanded & they can sometimes be short, but if you wait a moment to ask your question they will give you a quick honest answer. The PTA is getting started again, the school needs the support from parents. The cafeteria is sorely understaffed but the staff is always courteous. Lets not forget the LA's Best Program, its not perfect, but these young people do a great job. My only concern is a gifted or gate program for more advanced students, but overall I am very pleased with Stonehurst.
--Submitted by a parent

This school was always very good but lacks good people in strategic decision making positions; the sad part is they continue to cut things and say it's the budget. It's not the budget; it's how the principal decides to spend the moola that taxpayers give her. It's so sad it's now a "Needs Improvement" school when it used to be a CA Distinguished School. They cater to state funded families (more $ for school), they don't really care about the parents but want our $ for fund raisers that needs to be cash, have unprofessional office staff and rude cafeteria people and that just simply won't change until the principal retires and gets out.
--Submitted by a parent

Stonehurst is a great school... My daughter is doing great and even has taught me a thing or two..lol
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school because the teachers care about their students and they have a great Autism program. It is located in a nice neighborhood and it's kept nice a clean!
--Submitted by a parent

There's a lot of love at our school. My kids have been at Stonehurst for five years now. It's the greatest small-town feel, the teachers challenge the kids, and our kids are happy. You can see it at any talent show - the audience is packed, the parents, students and teachers enjoy celebrating and working together. My kids have excelled here.
--Submitted by a parent

As far as the office staff, they are beyond rude. If you ladies you do not like working at this school, please allow other staff to work there who enjoy being and helping the children and parents. We do not have to deal with rude and unhappy individuals around our children. Please look for another career.
--Submitted by a parent

I like this school and most of it's teachers..But I have not been happy with our new principal...
--Submitted by a parent

Good school, teachers, are good, but i have come in the morning to ask questions to office staff and them seems kinda rude and not very friendly. Other than that the school is great.
--Submitted by a parent

I'd support this school more if the principal was better. Sadly the school's scores have gone down and probably because of morale from the top down. The teachers are great, but a couple need to retire it seems. The Parent Center is great but only has classes in mornings constantly; read between the lines in that regard. I'm glad it's one of the last good public schools in the SFV;. It's really too bad LAUSD doens't have more transparency; I think this could be a better school if it did. Funny, you can tell the reviews that are written by school staff.
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The students and teachers here are one of a kind. We have a phenomenal staff and a facility which is superior to many other schools. Our teaching gardens help or students learn about the environment and healthy eating habits as they grow and produce their own fruits and vegetables. We have a strong arts program which reaches many students and allows them to showcase their talents. A truly special educational experience.
--Submitted by a parent