Yorbita Elementary

Yorbita Elementary is found at 520 South Yorbita Road in La Puente. It serves 368 students in grades K-6. The student-teacher ratio is 21:1. Math proficiency is 12% and reading proficiency is 24%. The enrollment is 47% female and 53% male. The environment is supportive and emphasizes a "future ready" approach to student learning. The facility is organized to provide students with a safe and predictable daily routine. Teachers work together to integrate technology and literacy throughout the curriculum. The school administration ensures that all campus visitors are greeted in a professional manner. Students are encouraged to take pride in their academic growth and their school community. Housing prices in the direct vicinity range from $660,000 to $835,000. Feedback from parents suggests a high level of trust in the principal and the classroom teachers. The institution is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

Recently, Yorbita Elementary School in the Rowland Unified School District was named a "Future Ready" school. The school is getting ready for its spring Open Enrollment event, which will let new families see the school and meet the staff. Amy Grigsby, the principal, is still in charge of programs that help kids stay healthy and learn to read and write well.

Q1. Does Yorbita Elementary have a transitional kindergarten (TK) program for kids who are four years old?

Ans. Yorbita Elementary has a TK program that gives young children a high-quality early childhood education to get them ready for kindergarten.

Q2. What "Future Ready" skills does Yorbita Elementary focus on?

Ans. The curriculum focuses on the "4 Cs": critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. These skills will help students get ready for jobs in the modern world.

Q3: Does Yorbita Elementary have a student council for kids in elementary school?

Ans. Students in the higher grades can run for council positions to plan school-wide spirit events and represent their peers.

Q4. Are there any programs at Yorbita Elementary that encourage kids to read?

Ans. The school uses the Accelerated Reader program to get kids to read on their own and earn points toward different prizes.

Q5. How can parents get to Yorbita Elementary's digital gradebook for their kids?

Ans. The Rowland Unified School District has a secure parent portal where parents can see their child's grades and progress in real time.