Mountainview Elementary School
| Mountainview Elementary School | |
|---|---|
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"Developing the heart and Mind of Each Child" | |
| Address | |
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22201 Cypress Pl Saugus, California United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°28′21″N 118°31′24″W / 34.47250°N 118.52333°WCoordinates: 34°28′21″N 118°31′24″W / 34.47250°N 118.52333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | April 1996 |
| Principal | Mrs Demsher |
| Grades | K–6 |
| Enrollment | 1,026 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Mountain lion |
| Website | http://www.mountainview.weebly.com |
Mountainview Elementary is an elementary school located in the city of Santa Clarita, California, United States. It is managed by the Saugus Union School District and educates in grades K-6.
History
Mountainview cost $5.1 million to build.[1] It was opened in April 1996 under the direction of founding principal, Kathy Wolfson. Wolfson left Mountainview on December 2005, on retirement. Christine Hamlin replaced Kathy Wolfson as principal on January 9, 2005. In June 10, 2011, a new principal, Mrs. Demsher from Bridgeport Elementary went to Mountainview because Christine Hamlin got promoted. The current vice principal is Dr. Vahooney.
School organization
The school's mascot is the mountain lion.[1] Mountainview values are Integrity, Commitment,Compassion, Learning, Creativity, Innovation.[2] In 2007-08 there were 1,026 students, two thirds of whom were white, and a fifth were Hispanic.[3]
Children start their education in the Mountainview Fun for Fours, that is funded by Los Angeles Universal Preschool.[4] The preschool is oversubscribed and parents take part in a lottery to secure places.[5] Sixth graders from Mountainview move onto the Rio Norte Junior High School and Arroyo Seco Junior High School
Accomplishments
Mountainview Elementary was awarded the status of Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2004.[6][7] This is the highest award that a US school can achieve.[8][9] In 2005, the school attained a 100% success rate in the standardised reading tests.[10] Mountainview has many in-school organizations including their Student Service, Circle of Friends (disabled care) and a custom leadership program. Students participating in the program received Santa Clarita approved awards.
References
- 1 2 "Construction to Start on Campus", Daily News of Los Angeles, October 13, 1994.
- ↑ "Mountainview Elementary 2007-08 School Accountability Report Card", California Department of Education.
- ↑ "Mountainview Elementary", National Center for Education Statistics, accessed 21 February 2010.
- ↑ Tammy Marashlian (January 29, 2010). "Preschool or bust". The Signal. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
- ↑ Tammy Marashlian (March 12, 2009). "A chance at a better future". The Signal. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
- ↑ "View from the Top", Daily News of Los Angeles, September 18, 2004.
- ↑ BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM Schools Recognized 2003 Through 2009", United States Department of Education.
- ↑ CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department, Journal Inquirer, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."
- ↑ Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; The Washington Post. September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."
- ↑ "Principal Pays Off By Puckering Up With Pig", Daily News of Los Angeles, March 23, 2005.