Valinda School of Academics

Initial Designation: 2024

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School Details

  • Principal: Elizabeth Bermejo
  • District: Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
  • County: Los Angeles County
  • Community: Urban-Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school

Description

Valinda School of Academics centers learning on strong literacy and math foundations, with a daily reading workshop, guided small groups, and a math block that blends direct instruction with hands on practice and problem solving routines. Teachers use clear learning targets, short checks for understanding, and targeted reteaching so students know what they have mastered and what comes next. Science and social studies units emphasize inquiry, note taking, and writing from sources through labs, primary documents, and research projects. Students build confidence through structured collaboration, goal setting, and consistent classroom expectations that support focus and belonging. Enrichment opportunities often include art, music, physical education, and technology activities that strengthen creativity and digital skills. It is a supportive school community where students are encouraged to aim high every day.
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