Richard Henry Lee Elementary School

11481 Foster Road

School District

Los Alamitos Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:26
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 04, 2023

It's about time that someone say something about some recent events at Lee. The much loved principal at Lee resigned abruptly shortly after the start of the 2022/23 school year. It appeared to be a disagreement with the district superintendent. Since the principal's departure it is very clear that morale, excitement and the magic that once was in abundance all around Lee, has diminished significantly. Parent participation and community donations have dropped significantly. District administration has awkwardly tried to push propaganda that one person doesn't make a difference, in trying to insinuate that the formal principal had little influence on the magic at Lee. It's very disheartening that a personal squabble between a great principal and once decent superintendent sacrificed the educational experience of hundreds of elementary students. One person CAN make a huge difference. Shame on the district Administration and superintendent for attempting to brainwash the kids, parents, teachers and community to think otherwise. Regardless of that unfortunate disagreement, the former principal instilled wonderful values of respect, curiosity for knowledge and a strong sense of community inclusion that will hopefully continue to radiate positivity and perseverance until a new principal can resuscitate the magic at Lee. YOU are the magic! Don't ever forget that.
Submitted by other on October 30, 2021

Great school with outstanding teachers and staff.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2020

Some teachers and a staff themselves must correct discriminatory behavior.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2018

We would rate our experience as a 10/10. The teachers are experienced with all races, incomes, disabilities and learning challenges. They are tolerant, understanding and always to help before punish. This is especially true for the wonderful, caring, empathetic, hardworking principal.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2015

I would give this school 6 starts, if I could. I absolutely feel blessed to have my son in Miss Jordano's kindergarten class this year. He has struggled with reading and she doesn't give up on him. I am amazed at the amount of energy this woman has. She makes school so much fun for the kids as they do a lot of their learning through project based learning techniques that SHE created over the course of her 20+ years of teaching. Miss Jordano is not the only fabulous teacher. From what I hear from other parents, the entire staff is hard-working and do a fantastic job. The certificated staff is also wonderful and the PTA is amazing. There is always something positive going on at Lee! -Parent of a kinder student, 2014/2015
Submitted by other on July 07, 2012

This is by far my favorite school I have ever been to. After my 6 years at Lee I'm actually going to miss going to that school every morning. That is the longest time I will ever be going to a school and now I will always find myself being that my home. -Nathan Kersey(a student)
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2011

My daughter started Kindergarten at Lee. She absolutely loves it here. She has an awesome teacher who really pays close attention to the needs of her students. The teachers are quick to give the extra help when a student needs a little extra attention in an area. Which is probably why the school is doing so well academically. Next year my other child will attend Lee. Couldn't have found a better school.