Public | K-8 | 1015 students |
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Sierra Madre School is a high-performing arts-focused public PreK-8 school nestled in the foothills just east of Pasadena. Our three core values are academic achievement, creative culture and safe and nurturing environment. We have top-notch teachers & staff and highly supportive and involved parent groups. Our Principal, Gayle Bluemel, retired this past spring and we are currently looking for a new elementary Principal with the vision help our already excellent school to continue to thrive through challenging economic times. Our former Assistant Principal, Garrett Newsom, has just been appointed Planning Principal of the Middle School campus. The site-based leadership team made up of teachers, administrators, staff and parents is fully prepared to maintain the school's core values and continue to thrive during the transition to new leadership at the elementary campus.
Sierra Madre School is an unsecured school that is called an "inclusive" school, but apparently they can choose who to include. There has been a steady decrease in people with disabilities as API scores climb. Parents and community members are allowed to enter and exit the school through various unsecured entrances.
My nephew has started kindergarten here and he is doing so well. He is extremely happy and he has really come out of his shell. I am very happy with this school so far and I hope he continues to do well.
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