Emerson Parkside Academy

2625 Josie Avenue

School District

Long Beach Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 27, 2023

We have had a really great experience at this school. Last year with TK and this year with Kindergarten. Every parent i've spoken to with older kids have said nothing but great things about the teachers. The family engagement has been outstanding; truck or treat, student of the month programs, holiday events and fundraisers all have been really well run. The principal and every staff member i've met has been very engaging and kind. Our son is excelling at this school!
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2023

This is not a good school, but then again LBUSD is in pretty bad shape all around. Millikan and Stanford are equally not great. Bullying, neglect, sexually inappropriate behavior, minimizing issue, violence, selfishness. There’s a bad teacher that’s been there forever that’s this schools cancer and enables other negativity and bad behavior
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2023

Amazing teaching staff. Both my kids loved Emerson. The principal took care of an issue I had with a staff member very quickly and is very approachable. A lot of fun activities for the kids as well.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2019

Humiliating, painful, challenging. Definitely do not recommend it to any future special ed student. Parents, do your research and pay close attention. This school needs to be exposed for what it really is (at least the special ed department and principle)
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2019

This school is Awesome my son loves it. He csme frim LAUSD couple months ago snd so far he has learn m7ch more at Emerson
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2018

My daughter has attended Emerson for 2 years she came from a different school district and they made her feel welcome and supported through the transition. Absolutely love this school.
Submitted by other on June 15, 2017

I feel lied to by a teacher that said one thing then changed her story. I also felt like she liked some kids and the annoying ones she picked on more. I felt this school was last at everything compared to other schools. Like field trips. Every school had a trip before them. in an area like this I expected way better
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2016

All the teachers and staff love their jobs. You can tell the way they treat the kids.
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2013

Emerson is great with top notch teachers and wonderful parent involvement. Emerson is our school of choice and have we have been so happy with the outcome. It really takes administration, students, teachers and parents to have a great school and Emerson is that school!
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2013

Emerson's parents are what sets this school apart - it's a true community. Nearly all of the teachers are amazing, going above and beyond daily.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2013

Although the loss of the charter meant the loss of some families, the core of Emerson is still as wonderful as ever. The teachers are amazing leaders and the PTA and parent involvement make Emerson a great place to learn and grow. Every child is accepted on their own terms and their educational and personal growth are encouraged and celebrated. I highly recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2013

Total community spirit combined with unbeatable academics. We have it all! I have 2 kids that have both attended this school and we have been happy to be able to attend Emerson.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2013

I am proud to call Emerson Parkside Academy my children's school! It not only has teachers that care about our children, but it also has a wonderful group of volunteers that help create amazing memories & advancements for our kids. The programs that Emerson have are unheard of now days. There are several reasons why I call Emerson a "Great Place to Learn", but here is just a taste of what it is like to be an Emerson Eagle: -Though LBUSD is providing our children with a brand new computer lab, our PTA is also in the process of purchasing an iPad cart that can go to the classrooms! Our students will get the added computer skills to perform well on the new Common Core testing. YES, that means 2 COMPUTER LABS! -Our parents have also raised enough money to have the students go into their very own science lab, where they can get hands-on experience with the standards that they are learning in class. -Our PE program is amazing! The students are learning about nutrition and their bodies, as they are actively participating in lessons provided by our very own PE teacher. -Emerson teachers rock! The spend countless hours planning and implementing meaningful lessons for our children.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2013

I love this school. It really feels like a family, from the teachers to other parents every one knows each other. The budget cuts have really affected class size and activities but the teachers have been amazing at adapting! I love Emerson!
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2013

Emerson is a little jewel! It has many dedicated, long-time teachers, a very active PTA, strong parent involvement and a strong sense of community. Proud to be an Emerson Eagle!
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2013

This is our 4th year at Emerson and we are very happy to be here. We got in through school of choice and have been very happy with our choice. The best part of it is the school community. The teachers are very dedicated and the parents are involved and we have a strong PTA who is constantly looking for new ways to enrich our kids academically, not just socially. Lots of school events means you get to know your classmates and their parents which makes it a better experience all around. We've had some bumps with allocating Charter money, but now that the school gave up it's charter, that seems to be moving in the right direction, while we have kept the tight knit community.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2013

I have 2 kids at Emerson. Although they have had to deal with budget cuts, like all other schools, they have been able to pretty well if you ask me. The teachers are always willing to have a conversation with me and my kids feel safe and comfortable there. There are many things I would love to see.. More supervision on the playground, PE every day, art and music... That, unfortunately, is not a reality in public schools today. I love the principal, the teachers and all the coachies (Coachie Hayes especially reaches out. I thought we were her favorite for a few years until I saw that she treats every single kid like her favorite). Thumbs up for Emerson!!
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2013

I have a second grader at Emerson and my husband and I have been impressed with the quality education he has received so far at Emerson Parkside Academy. Yes, six teachers retired, but teachers are free to retired whenever they deem that it is right for them. The teachers that have replaced them are first rate teachers. The Special Education teachers are incredible and they make sure that every child is getting everything a child needs to grow and develop as a learner. My child has not had any issues with bullying on campus, so please go and visit the school yourself. Don't buy into a couple of bad reviews posted on this site. I think you will see what I see, a school that is doing everything it can to provide the best education for every child in the school. I'm a believe and I think you will be too!
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2013

This was a great school that has quickly come unraveled. Six teachers retired this year! The class size has steadily gone up and up and up and the teachers seem overwhelmed and this is an assumption, but they seem unsupported as well. The class ratio and prior administration is what made this school excellent. The bullying is terrible and I can site many examples!!! Many parents wrote letters to the district because of the bullying and the passive principal/administration's inefficiency to deal with it. Like many families, we are pulling our child out.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2013

I have had two kids go through the school and when the first one started I was very very happy with everything but over time things went downhill. My younger one graduated and is off to middle school and not a moment too soon. I believe that the change in administration (principal and councilor) has brought the school down and I believe it will only get worse over time. This is especially true for children with disabilities - both my kids have IEPs. The councilor does not really understand IDEA and tried to deny us an IEE after a very poor evaluation. Luckily I know the law. I worry about the parent that does not. There was a significant amount of bullying this past year and the year before. While the administration is poor, the school has excellent and caring teachers, as well as a great RSP. This is the reason for my rating of three stars. Even with the great staff, I am recommending that my nephew attend a different school when he enters Kinder in 2014.