Joseph Arnold Elementary School

aronld is a best and only best school i know in torrance.teachers are nice and funny also serious about work. my son has ms hitt and she is the best!
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My son is going on his third year at Arnold and I have no major complaints. He struggled a bit in the first grade and his teacher was very helpful in helping me help him focus and to grasp the concepts of the cirriculum. They do offer a few after school activities--my son is a regular at the drawing classes they hold throughout the school year. I do wish, however, that they offered some type of music class for the younger grades, where they can have the experience of musical instruments. The PTA is great--they are always thinking outside of the box when it comes to school activities and fundraisers. I am very proud to say that my son attends Arnold Elementary.
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Our family's experience with Arnold has been disappointing. The administration and staff model intolerance and unacceptance, with few exceptions. The departure of Principal Goolesbey coincided with the departure of professionalism, principles and began our family's search for an adequate learning environment.
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I have 4 kids attending Arnold Elementary and I couldn't be happier. The teachers are well qualified and they care a lot about the students and the school. I, along with many other parents, help out in the classrooms and I am always amazed at how many different subjects are taught throughout the day yet how thorough each subject is taught. My kids have always liked their teachers and usually are very happy to go to school. They have quite a bit of games and equipment to play during recess and their school lunches are pretty enticing for kids because they are pretty tasty but also for parents because they do their best to be healthy. Last year there was an optional excersise program a couple of times a week during lunch recess which I hope to see again this year.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my boys attend Arnold. We have always been pleased with the teachers and the principal. Both of them are challenged academically and are very happy there. My only complaint would be with parent involvement. Very few parents volunteer for PTA. The same few parents do ALL the work. Many parents expect the world but don't do anything to help in the classes or at the school.
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My son goes to Arnold & I have nothing but great things to say about the principal Mrs. Tasker and the staff. The principal is very caring, always available, and completely professional. The teachers are fantastic, a dedicated team, who work extra hours to further student education.
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I think the teachers/staff of Arnold Elementary School are exceptional and many teachers devote time after hours for extra programs, like GATE, the Fun Run and talent show.
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My experience with this school was great until grade 3. My child felt unjustified many times by his teacher or teacher aide. I feel that his needs were not being met so he got bored easily. He is not a visual or auditory learner so my child was easily bored and not learning to full capacity. Almost all of my childs teachers did not care to think outside the box and realize (which is a no brainer) that not all kids learn the same way. The sooner this issue is addressed and dealt with the better off the students will be. the goal should be for all kids to have the most positive academic expereince possible. I will keep my fingers crossed for a change to benefit the children that are kinesthetic learners...:-)
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Both my sons studied in arnold elementary for a very short period of 2 months. my elder one in 4th grade and the younger one in his Kindergarten. my experience with this school was amazing. My kindergarten son, who used to dislike his previous schools, liked this school very much. thanx to Mrs Luttrull who took real interest in grooming my child and making him fit to go to his first grade. My 4 th grader son also enjoyed his school and his teacher's guidance. Both did great.....thanx to the principal and the teachers
--Submitted by Uma BM, a parent

My daughter is currently in first grade at Arnold. I really like the school a lot. Her first grade teacher is very involved with all the kids and whenever I pick her up she has a nice story to tell me about my daughter. They do a lot of extracurricular activites, field trips, art class, computer, etc. A lot of parent involvement as well. My daughter came from a private montessori school and I was worried that public school wouldn't challenge her but the homework that is assigned along with the extra homework keeps her on her toes. I love the school!
--Submitted by a parent