school information: Montemalaga Elementary's New Library - Things To Do In Palos Verdes
- 02/04/11 01:54 PM
After many years of planning and fundraising, the $1,400,000 library at Montemalaga Elementary School finally had its opening celebration and dedication on January 9th. This is quite an accomplishment in a time when many schools are struggling. This project actually had its roots back in 2000 when the new principal, Patricia Stewart, arrived at the school and realized that the library and computer lab were not large enough to meet the needs of the growing student population. At that time, both the computer lab and library were moved from their small classrooms into a small portable building brought to the campus by the school district. It quickly … (0 comments)
school information: Palos Verdes High School Open Houses For Incoming Freshman Begin Tonight
- 01/26/11 07:29 AM
Attention parents of eighth grade students! Palos Verdes High School, and Peninsula High School will be hosting their annual Eighth Grade Open Houses at their respective schools for Palos Verdes homes owners (and tenants). Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be welcoming prospective students and their parents this Wednesday, January 26th, from 5:00-8:30 p.m. This is a chance to learn about the different academic, extracurricular and the athletic programs of Peninsula High School. You will also be able to meet students, teachers and other parents and ask your specific questions. For more information contact the activities director Season Pollock at pollocks@pvpusd.k12.ca.us or (310) 377-4888 ext. 220. Peninsula … (0 comments)
school information: Palos Verdes Kindergarten Roundup - Things To Do In Palos Verdes
- 01/21/11 11:55 AM
It is time again for owners of Palos Verdes homes (and/or tenants) who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2011 to be planning for Kindergarten Roundup (Registration). This is an important event if you have Kindergarten age children because some Palos Verdes elementary schools are impacted. If you want to be assured that your child will go to their neighborhood school, then Kindergarten is the best time to do so. Parent orientation will be taking place on January 31st and also February 1st at 7:00 p.m. Palos Verdes' highly successful kindergarten program is very important for any child … (0 comments)
school information: Congratulations Palos Verdes Schools!
- 07/16/10 01:34 PM
"Newsweek has recently identified the best high schools in the nati0n ‘based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests.'" according to a press release from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (excerpt continues below). Peninsula High School is #178 in the nation and Palos Verdes High School is #239. Among California high schools on the list, Peninsula is #18 and Palos Verdes High is #26. According to Newsweek, "just over 1600 schools, only 5% of the public schools in the United States made the list." The Newsweek list includes many … (1 comments)
Last week, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District posted their proposed school calendar for 2010-2011 (click here to view). It's about time! As a parent, it is difficult to plan vacations, appointments, etc. without knowing when our children will be in or out of school. On this proposed schedule, school will start Tuesday, August 31, 2010 (the week before Labor Day) and the school year will be shortened by 4 or 5 days due to a budget shortfall. New to the school calendar is a week's vacation beginning February 21st. Palos Verdes homes owners will be pleased … (0 comments)
school information: Palos Verdes First School Re-Opens
- 02/10/10 11:00 AM
Palos Verdes homes owners welcome the re-opening of Malaga Cove School which will house the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District offices. The school was built in 1926 and was the Peninsula's first permanent school and is one of the city's historical buildings. It was closed in 1991 due to declining enrollment. "The restoration kept period details and added elevators and other features to comply with federal disability law" according to the Daily Breeze. Yet, it was also built to current state standards for schools should the building need to be used in the future as a school. Currently, all district … (0 comments)
school information: Palos Verdes Kindergarten Registration
- 02/05/10 04:31 AM
It is that time of year again for 2010 Kindergarten Registration for owners of Palos Verdes homes(and/or tenants) who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall. This year Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Monday, February 1, 1010, at Vista Grande Elementary School and Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Dapplegray Elementary School. Both meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. This is an important event if you have Kindgergarten age children because some Palos Verdes elementary schools are impacted. If you want to be assured that your child will go to their neighborhood school, then Kindergarten is the best time to do … (0 comments)
school information: Lights In Palos Verdes?
- 12/03/09 12:55 PM
Palos Verdes Estates does not have residential street lights. Tennis courts and pool areas are also restricted. According to Sue Van Every, Palos Verdes Estates Homeowners Association Manager, in a recent article in the Peninsula News "there is a city ordinance, as well as the Art Jury (which) has not allowed any (lights))...because of the surrounding neighbors..." Of course, that means no night games at Palos Verdes High School. The same is true for Peninsula High School which is in Rolling Hills Estates. However, there have been a few exceptions over the years. According to Doug Prichard, City Manager of Rolling Hills … (0 comments)
school information: Palos Verdes School Distrct High Credit Rating
- 11/12/09 05:20 AM
The Palos Verdes Unified School District received a AA+/Aa2 credit rating from Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services. This is one of the highest ratings that a California school district can get and there are only 16 public school districts in California that have a AA+ or better. Owners of Palos Verdes real estate should be proud both of the School District, for their excellent management, and themselves for the school bonds that we have voted upon ourselves to make up for the shortfall from the State. Additionally, Peninsula Education Foundation funds many programs that the State no longer … (1 comments)
Palos Verdes Schools again had API (Academic Performance Index) scores above 900 for the 2008-2009 school year. The district had an overall score of 908 which was up from the 2007/2008 base of 901. The 10 elementary schools all scored well above 900 with Cornerstone receiving the highest score of 966. The 3 middle schools scored between 897 and 947 with Palos Verdes Intermediate scoring the highest at 947. The 2 high schools scored 886 for Peninsula High School and 864 for Palos Verdes High. A complete list of school scores can be accessed by clicking here. Attending the … (0 comments)
school information: Palos Verdes Schools in Top 10%
- 06/04/09 04:49 AM
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Schools again ranked in the top 10% of schools statewide based on Academic Performance Index scores. Great schools are one of the reasons that Palos Verdes real estate is so attractive to both buyers and current property owners. "The top score in all of South Bay, 968, went to Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary in Rancho Palos Verdes " according to the Daily Breeze. Click here to read more..... … (0 comments)
school information: Palos Verdes School Boundaries
- 05/11/09 08:35 AM
Clients often ask what the school boundaries are in Palos Verdes. For High School it is an easy answer - Currently there is open enrollment for both Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School; incoming students may choose either. See my article from 1/30/09 with particulars about each school by clicking here. .We have 3 intermediate or middle schools in Palos Verdes - Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Ridgecrest, and Miraleste. Enrollment at these schools are based upon where you are living on the Peninsula. You can check your address using this link to see what school your child … (0 comments)
school information: High School Choices!
- 02/07/09 03:29 AM
We are so lucky as homeowners of Palos Verdes real estate that Palos Verdes' 8th Graders get to choose between two fabulous high schools. At this time, there is open enrollment within the Palos Verdes Peninsula School District as to whether your child goes to Palos Verdes High School or Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. And both were named in U.S. News & World Report's Top 100 Schools in the United States as well as one of the Top Twelve High Schools in the Los Angeles area in 2008. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, formerly Rolling Hills High School, was our only high school after … (1 comments)
February is traditionally the month that Kindergarten "Round-Up" is held for owners of Palos Verdes real estate who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall. I should restate that because tenants in Palos Verdes may also enroll their children in Palos Verdes schools. This year Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Monday, February 2, at Vista Grande Elementary School and Tuesday, February 3, at Dapplegray Elementary School. Both meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. Click here to read more..... … (2 comments)
school information: Palos Verdes Schools Score Over 900 in API
- 09/25/08 03:20 AM
Palos Verdes Peninsula School District students had an average API (Academic Performance Index) score of 904 which is 5 points higher than last year. Scores range from 200 to 1000. Cornerstone Elementary School scored 977 which was the highest mark of any school in Los Angeles County (and 12 points higher than last year). Click here to read more... … (1 comments)
school information: Update on Palos Verdes Schools
- 08/23/08 03:09 AM
Walker Williams, Superintendent of Palos Verdes Unified School District, spoke at our Remax meeting. Our schools are one of the reasons that Palos Verdes real estate is so desirable. Here are some interesting facts from his presentation: There are approximately 12,000 students in our district (30 less than last year) 80% of our funding comes from the State which is why the State budget situation will impact us. The school district budget is balanced for the next school year. To continue, click here... … (1 comments)
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