Andasol Avenue Elementary School

My son is attending the PSI program with Mr.Long. My son been in school for almost 6 month and i can see alot of progress.I was very impressed and the teacher is very qualied and makes alot of activities in the classroom. I really appreciate your great effort Mr.Long and his assitance for there great effort with my son.

Amazing school... exceptional teaching strategies that work wonders with kids. The teachers have the knowledge support and abilities to be able to keep all their students at a level of learning that is just superb. Students with difficulties in learning are made sure they get what they need the extra time and effort is there! No one wants to leave this caring and warm school where PTO is very strong welcoming and friendly. Always thinking what is the best for the kids and staff in the school. Love the "bonding and friendships" in the entire school. Highly recommend to everyone!

We have our son in psi with Mr Long he is a excellent teacher and a good person they fill all the time in class with a lot of activities and they have with his assistan Lou a very good structure for the whole time of the kids expend in the schooll. Im very happy with the progress of my little boy and with all the staff of the school. Thanks everybody for a great job.

My kids have been attending Andasol in the last 6 years. The school is going up and down slightly but I think they get good teachers recently. The pre-school teach Tina is an excellent one. She collected all my younger daughter's works and took pictures during the whole school year. Even the materials are not print in color it showed me how my daughter grew in study and PE. I was very happy with her. Now my daughter is in 1st Grade her teach Ms.Lucich was from a West Hill school. She is a good deal for Andasol. She is energetic patient and with good education knowledge. When I check my daughter's homework I always see positive comments on them even on those not-perfect works. The things for the school to improve are office staffs...not as friendly as before....and parent involvements.

I was involved in PTA for 4 years. They Always reported what was made from fundraising at their monthly (or sometimes bimonthly) meetings. Of course only a handful of parents ever attended the PTA meetings so it isn't surprising that in the previous review the parent stated that they never reported their finances it is part of the bi-laws of PTA. Yet I agree wholeheartedly about the principal's review. She makes decisions that are not in the best interest of student learning. And even if parents raise funds for the school she does not allow the parents to decide where the funds will be used. With regards to teaching while there are some bad lemons (see film Waiting for Superman) there are some true gems at Andasol. If you are an involved parent you WILL know who the good and bad teachers are. Andasol has a very diverse student body and yet students' scores continue to slowly climb. This in part is due to the great teaching. This school is a good school in spite of the principal.

My child has been to this school since 2007. At first I believed in everything this school stood for but now after nearly 4 years I wish I could have put her in another school. The principal pockets all the $ from funding and pta and never gives the info on what is made and spent. plenty of parent would love to speak up about this and the rude teachers but none will out of fear of what the principal will do to your child. Beware this is not the school that you think it is home school would be a better option. It is sad

if you want teachers that dont care about the kids and are rude to you this is the perfect school. your better off home schooling.

I transfer my kids from their home school about 2 years ago. It was the best decision ever!!! Both of my kids love it!! My son is in the Special Ed program and they have been a great help to me and my son!!!! He has improve tremendosly and he feels more confident of him self now. My other is in the Gifted program she is very happy!! Andasol teachers and staff have been wonder with us!!!

Andasol Elementary is the school I went to before I moved. I really loved the activities we used to do; I can never forget the Mosquito Bus. Second grade was is and always will be my favorite year in all the schools. I now carry the school motto in my heart 3 years after I left Respect responsibility and citizenship too. They bring out the best in me and you. Trustworthiness and being fair Help to show others that we really care. We all know what's right we know what's good We should really do what we know we should. P.S. Shoutout to my teachers- thank you!

The school is still going strong even with all the budget changes. The teachers rally for the kids! My only complaint this year was the PTA. It became a little clique that drove parent participation way down. I couldn't believe how many parents quit. I hope next year's new leadership rectifies the situation. The parents need to be involved.

Andasol was my daughter's home school but that changed when we moved. We are now back with a permit thanks to the principal office staff and the Creative Kids before and after school care program. It's great to be back! Andasol has highly qualified teachers and a safe campus. The director and staff at Creative Kids take care of the children as if they are their own. They also provide help with homework and fun activities. We are greatful for all of you at Andasol. Thank you ) Bonnie Tinoco

My son finished Kinder last year under the insightful and innovative teaching of Mrs. Burke. He has now entered the first grade and his education has not missed a beat. It has been incredible to watch him grow and develop especially in reading while at Andasol. The parent community is growing and the administration has been nothing but supportive of the parent's mobilization. There might have been hard times in the past here but Andasol is definitely moving forward.

My son is a gifted student at Andasol and has had great teachers. They challenge him and use many interesting projects both inside that classroom and outside to kept him motivated and wanting to learn more. I am very pleased with this school.

I am very happy with Andasol. My son graduated last year and attended all 6 years from K-5th there. He is doing well in 6th grade and I have to give credit to the wonderful teachers at Andasol. They are hard workers and take pride in what they do. My daughter is now in Mrs. Garrido's class. She is an exceptional teacher. She makes sure to challenge her students and exposes them to many interesting learning experiences. My daughter has learned how to reseach topics on the internet how to write wonderful paragraphs and is presently writing a play with with teacher that she and her class will be performing in April. I am excited to see all the awsome things my child is being exposed to as her class explores and does many science experiments. I highly recommend Mrs. Garrido and Andasol.

I have three children attending Andasol. All three of them enjoy it. We have been very fortunate to have some amazing teachers. They have all cared and go above and beyond. My kudos to Mr. Romer Mrs Moore Mrs. Shaffer and Mrs. Stevens. I feel the only thing the school lacks is parent involvement.

I am very impressed with this school and the teachers - one is particular Mrs. Burke. My daughter started kindergarten this year and I am so pleased with her teacher she is on top of things and is so very caring with the children and strict at the same time. She keeps us informed with what is going on in class and with any problems that are going on. I definately recommend this school and Mrs. Burke for kindergarten!

My son has been at Andasol for four years. We love this school! The teachers are great! We love the neighborhood.My son is doing really well and i will be seding my other two childen there as well.

Andasol is a great school. It is a smaller school compared to others in the area with under 500 students. The teachers have many years of experience and teach a rigorous curriculum. Although the school does not have GATE or SAS the teachers in the gifted/advanced classes really challenge the students. Few extracurricular activities are offered. And those that are offered are not free (e.g. Chess science). Unfortuantely parent involvement is really low.

My son attents Andasol and the staff is amazing. The principal is very helpful. When my son was going through difficult times as a new student in 2nd grade. She was more than happy to give advice. Now my son is in 3rd grade and enjoys going to school everyday.

Andasol Elementary School is a unique place to learn and study. This is a great school and there is chess club art programs and many fundraisers that are actually fun! I help my child on the things that she learned about but didn`t really ask questions about. Andasol also helps the children about being confident. One time my child got straight fours! When I asked her how she did it she said that her teacher explained every detail on every little thing. I recommend this school to everyone.