Apperson Street Elementary School

I agree to volunteer. Thats why we are on the PTA Board at our new school. Both my husband and I are very active in both our kids lives and within their schools. I would hope you wouldnt assume that we were never involved or that we didnt want to be. It was sad that we felt we couldnt be at Apperson. Like I said previously, an issue with a PTA member who is on the board and is buddy-buddy with office staff~ You are screwed. I am happy that you have had a great experience. I did as a student years ago.
--Submitted by a parent

fourth year at Apperson, and still loving it!!!! the teaching staff is very friendly and the education my child has receiving is wonderfu.like every school there are improvements i would love to see made, but my overall experience has been great. Although there is some tension within in the pta (personal issues) i believe our pta does alot for the school. Most complaints i hear are from parents who tend to not volunteer or attend meetings..if they would like to see changes i wish they would step up. i personally spend several hours each week working with the pta . my voice is heard and i have seen my ideas put into action..i would suggest for people to stop complaining and become involved...we could use the help and would love to see new faces and new ideas....my first year was a little intimated at the meetings because i didnt not really understand what was going on..but i learned. what everyone has to realize is that all of the VOLUNTEER work we do is for the kids...Not the adults...
--Submitted by a parent

It is so sad that my child could not have the experience here that I had as a youth. If you have a issue with any PTA member, your life will be hell. The office will back them up. This school is driven by fundraising ONLY. The principle will not return your call or concerns. I wish you all the best of luck and hope that your childs experience will be better than my child. AMEN, my child will be at a new school and will not be labeled by vicious adults who are big bullies!
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school in LAUSD. It has a computor lab and a science lab. It also has an excellerated learning system for kids that can move more quickly. The parents can be a little closed minded, but the teachers are good.
--Submitted by a parent

Apperson is a good neighborhood school. There are several other very good schools in the area as well: Mountainview, Sunland & Stonehurst. Prospective parents should tour several schools in the area to see what works for them. But, in comparing this school with others (public, charter & private) and throughout Los Angeles, I would have to rate this school as average. The only thing that stands out are its teachers. The administration and office staff are pretty typical of most public schools - they've got a lot to deal with and don't want to do one more thing than they have to. Politics and gossip unfortunately are rampant. The PTA does do a lot for the children & the school, but there is no easy way for parents to help out or volunteer outside of the PTA. All in all, a good school. You could do worse. Go Apperson Tigers!
--Submitted by a parent

shhhhhh ! Apperson Elementary is the best kept secret in LAUSD . Walking thru the halls and on the play yard you see happy children ! So happy they are either skipping, giggling, or trying so hard to impress the principal as they walk along to class sooo quiet ! The classrooms full of children are B-U-S-Y and the teachers are bustling about totally child focussed. The child centered business of the day could not continue without the efficient office staff. They wear so many hats each day it seems like there isn't anything they can't do ! An over the top API score could not have been acheived with out a well run school from the top down so all the kids have to worry about is learning. Proud to be an Apperson Tiger!

We've had a great time here at Apperson. Our teachers are great, arts programs are available to kids, an overall super experience!
--Submitted by a parent

I was so imprested with the office staff today! A parent came into the office to pick up her kids early. The lady in the office called one of her students out from class. The older student was still at lunch for a few minutes and was told that the bell would ring in just a minute and then she would then call for her. The Mom was so rude...'My kids are in the car unsupervised and the gardners might take them. I want her now off the yard. ' The Mom left her kids alone, in a care and was upset with the office staff for it?! The office staff should be commended for handling her outragous behavior and rudness with efficentcy and politness. I have always enjoyed the warm greetings and business like efficency by the office ladies. They are always kind and respectful to parents, children and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

Apperson really is wonderful so sad to see someone posting such negative things about the school. This person has nothing better to do than complain about every little thing and in my opinion would not be happy anywhere they go. The principal and the staff are great with very involved parents who care about the kids and the school. Some people just do not realize how lucky they are to have their children here the teachers are truly amazing.
--Submitted by a parent

wow...u people have nothing better to do besides sit around and talk trash about the office staff at apperson. i think the office staff at apperson is so amazing they help out with anything and everthing. this is a great school. if u are so unhappy with apperson you can always go to sunland or plainview. maybe you should go see how the parents rate the staff there... for any parents looking to send your children to apperson please note this school is amazing from the principal to the office staff down to the teachers..
--Submitted by a parent