La Purisima Concepcion Elementary School

219 West Olive Avenue

Lompoc, CA 93436

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-7
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 12, 2014

My family and I love this school! I'm sorry for those who didn't have such a great experience. my 1st grader comes home every day with something new to share. She loves being a child of God and we've gained SO many school friends and their families! I love the fact that they dnt snap that ruler and head straight to detention. kids make mistakes and they help them learn from them to the best to their ability. You can't blame them for not having a resource class n then turn around and say they just want $. They teach and they protect I have such a strong liking for the school and staff. My child reads does math ties her own shoes is learning Spanish can work a tablet better I can and most of which she learned in kindergarten within a few months of going there and w/ no prior schooling I think that rocks! They build up her self esteem from being teachers helper for doing well to the p.e. teacher helping her conquer her fear of heights! Nobody there seeks recognition for doing their job or donating time or unused uniforms for the families that can use them. they just do it. I knew from day 1 this was thee best choice for my child and my family. come and give it a try, "It's Amazing!"
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2014

My 6 yr old was dismissed from this school without due process after only 4 days after making an inappropriate comment in response to an equally inappropriate comment from another 6 year old. Just because she was new at the school and admitted to her mistake, she was permanently removed while the other child suffered no punishment whatsoever. They further advised they are not equipped to handle a child with her behavioral issues (lack of focus, inability to sit still for long periods due to ADD), even though they have other children at the school with equally (and in some cases) challenging learning issues. They lack an understanding of and adherence to Federal laws regarding ADA, violated my child's civil rights, and promoted bullying and exclusion, and refused to listen to reason or allow due process when we attempted to discuss the situation with them. This is certainly not an environment that promotes basic virtues of fellowship and acceptance, and even the basics of the Catholic faith appear to be secondary to their self-serving attitudes. If you don't want your child to learn to be a close-minded hypocrite, consider another school.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2013

This is an excellent school where academic success is focused on the child. Your child is tested for their grade level in the first 30 days of school and then taught according to the results (Subject, Test, Methodology). If your child is proficient in math, the child stays with his/her class. If the child is proficient in math, then the child is moved up a grade level in math. Public schools teach the subject matter and then test at the end of the school year (Subject, Methodology, Test). If your child is deficient in math as an example, your child is off for two months without remediation before returning to school. I appreciate that the school is focused on providing a quality academic program, is safe and disciplined and offers religious values that are integrated with the curriculum. The small class size enures that the individual needs of the child is being met.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2012

My two children attended La Purisima until we moved out of area. Academic excellence/ strong faith formation are both equally critical in developing leaders--with La Pur sima, our children receive both. I have never seen teachers so attentive to ensure students reach their full potential. Two examples: On year, my child was quickly completing classwork ahead of other students. The teacher immediately stepped in to ensure we had an "enrichment plan" so my child was challenged. In another example, one of my children was having a learning roadblock. The teacher didn't wait for conference/report card time, but immediately engaged me so my child got what he needed. Both my children have excelled at La Purisima. They are well prepared, especially in reading and math. Students are given leadership opportunities early which is evident in how they conduct themselves in highschool and beyond. Our students are recognized by various civic organizations on their writing, art submissions/creativity, etc. I've talked to a lot of parents about school, but the best way to see the difference at La Purisima is to take a tour when class is in session to get a real sense of the community!
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2012

La Purisima is the ONLY school in the area I would consider sending my child to for elementary & middle school. Classroom time is spent teaching the students, not preparing for state tests. It is a safe environment and family oriented. Block schedules for math and language arts means every grade teaches these subjects at the same time. Your child has the ability to move up or down based on their specific needs. Your child will get the focus and attention he requires. My child couldn't tell you what the goals of the principal are, she's too busy learning.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2012

I would HIGHLY recommend La Purisima Concepcion School. This school provides a caring and safe environment. The school has a strong academic curriculum and the teachers work well with parents to meet each child's individual needs. The school not only teaches to the state standards but also has School Wide Learning Expectations which are posted in the classrooms. The principal genuinely cares for the students and has done an exceptional job communicating with parents and increasing the school's Catholic identity. Our daughter loves this school and the wonderful friends she has made. We were disappointed to read the previous comment of this school because we find none of those things stated to be true.
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2012

I would NEVER recommend this school for any child under the current leadership. They have managed to transform a solid school into a public school disguised as a Catholic School. Some teachers foster very negative environments that do not seek to maximize a child's academic potential; offering no real goals or vision, or grade-level academics. Simply ask any child what the principals or schools goals are & you will quickly see that from the blank looks on their faces. Money is the priority; leadership loves fundraisers. The principal does offer weekly newsletters about virtue & kindness, but rarely holds kids or staff accountable for breaking the code of conduct. It's the "well, if you mess up one more time, then you'll be in big trouble" solution, which as any parent knows, is no solution at all. Staff allow children to lie, steal, bully, hurt others, and be disrespectful because they refuse, in most cases, to stop it. This you may expect to find in public schools, but not in Catholic Schools, where children & staff are supposed to represent Catholic values. This negative culture is just a very sad situation causing many students to not return.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2008

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Submitted by student on June 13, 2007

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