Shirley Avenue Elementary School

19452 Hart St.

School District

Los Angeles Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 12, 2023

My son attended the PALS (Preschool for All Learners) program at Shirley this year. I was nervous sending my 4 year old, non verbal son with autism to school. As soon as I entered the office, my nerves subsided as I was warmly greeted by Patty. She was so kind and helpful during the enrollment process. My sons teacher, Ms. Morales was truly exceptional. The love and dedication she shows her students is remarkable. My son has made such progress over this past year. I am forever grateful that she was my sons teacher.
Submitted by parent on February 18, 2023

Our daughter started TK here, and we all really love the school and the experience she's had here so far. Her teacher is very engaging with both students and the parents. It's wonderful to always be in the know of what's going on almost on a daily basis at the school and in my daughter's class. The school also feels very safe as there is 100% supervision at morning drop off and after school pickups. Children are not left to their own devices and teachers and aids stay with students until their parents arrive. There are also good facilities that I've seen. Recently a new playground was installed for the older children as well as an update on the blacktop painting. One thing that I've noticed this school has that my daughter absolutely raves about is the school garden. Her teacher is able to take the class to a small but quaint garden that the children can play in, eat lunch in, and spend their afternoons in. Since parent involvement seems to be such a high priority at the school, I also very confident that volunteering my time here will be well spent for the good of the whole school. Finally, I do not need these services, but I have noticed a large presence and initiative in assisting students and parents who are ESL learners with programs designed to help the student succeed as well as help the parent attain the tools they need to help their child be successful throughout their schooling. As with everything, school is largely what you make of it. If you take the time to help your child succeed alongside their teachers, they will surely succeed and resources will be better allocated as the school collectively scores higher on state mandated tests.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2013

Great patient teachers, Multicultural, and fun activities and community involvement. This is the first school my son likes the teacher. We have been through three different Elementary.
Submitted by other on September 29, 2011

Really Great And Safe School. When i was there my time was fun learning experience. I hope Ms. Kojayan, Mr. Santoyo, and & Mr.Walsh is there. My favorite teacher was Mr.Walsh because he diversified us into learning new things everyday. -William Bonilla
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2010

i love the teachers , i don't like the campus not safe at all , no super vision there , the kids get so many accident there my daughter came home bleeding so many time ,the school campus not clean , out side the school like ice cream shop closing the way , and if your mom , dad aunt work there your child well be happy , and the rest of the kids are forgetting , im sorry to say that but that is the truth , the only think make me keep my daughter there is her teacher she love her teacher , we try to help so many time but no answer from no one there , thank u