Action Day Elementary School

My daughter is in first grade and has had a great experience here. Ms. House was her kinder teacher. Her classroom was very structured but also very fun. My daughter loved her and still goes out of her way to find her and give her a big hug!

This year she is in Ms. Callejas class. Ms. Callejas has so much patience and really connects with the students. She creates a great classroom community and focuses on their social development as well as the academics. She has really challenged her and helped her make huge jumps in her reading and math abilities this year!

She loves all the extra curricular activities here- dance, sports, Spanish club, and strategy club!

Mrs. Hogue
2nd-grade teacher
Amber Location

Let me start this review by saying that if you are lucky enough, you will have Mrs. Hogue as your child's teacher. She has many qualities: compassion, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills.

My son has ADHD and Absence Epilepsy since he was three years old, and for so many years, we have struggled to find the correct medicine and doses for him. He went from being aggressive to other students and unable to sit and work in class to being a happy, kind, and lovely boy who now participates in school activities just like any other student.

The support Mrs. Hogue provided us was a blessing for us. She supports us with accommodations in the classroom to help our son and work with us and the aide to achieve our goals.

Mrs. Hogue could see beyond my son's behavior issues; she recognized his intelligence and encouraged him to do his best using empathy, positive reinforcement, and rewards.

I will always be grateful!

-Heysell Mendoza

Action Day Amber 스쿨에 일년간 두 아이를 보낸 아빠로써 후기를 써봅니다.
일단 학교를 처음 갔을 때는 한국과 너무 다른 풍경에 의아했죠.
건물이 모두 1층이어서 순간 학교인지 놀랐지만 안전을 위해서는 1층만 있는게 더 좋다고 생각이 듭니다. 또한 넓은 잔디밭은 아이들 뛰어 놀기에 너무 크다 싶은 정도입니다.
Kinder 와 Pre-school에 다니는 두 자녀를 함께 보낼 수 있어서 좋습니다.
여기 선생님들은 아이들의 자율성을 존중하는 교육을 하는 것 같으며, 다양한 인종의 아이들과 어울릴 기회가 있어 포용성을 높이는 데 유용합니다.
Kinder에 다니는 아이는 영어를 아예 못하는 상태였는데, 현재는 영어로 의사소통을 하며 문장을 읽을 수 있는 정도가 되었습니다. 그 외에 체육, 음악, 과학 시간이 따로 있어서 다양하게 배울 기회가 있었습니다
처음에 학교를 방문했을 때 약간 두려움 마음이었는데, Elementary School을 담당하는 Leah Kidger의 따뜻한 환대와 친절한 설명에 많은 도움을 받았습니다. 또한 Pre school의 Katherlyn도 처음에 많은 도움을 받아서 감사했습니다.
한국에서 이주하는 자녀들에게 좋은 교육의 기회가 될 것입니다.

As a father who has sent two children to Action Day Amber School for a year, I would like to write a review.

Initially, I was surprised by how different the school's scenery was from that of Korea. The fact that all buildings were single-story was momentarily confusing, but I think it's better for safety reasons. Also, the vast grassy fields seem almost too large for the children to play in. It's great that I can send both of my children, who attend Kinder and Pre-school, together.

The teachers here seem to focus on education that respects the autonomy of the children, and it's beneficial for fostering inclusiveness as the children get the opportunity to interact with peers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. My child in Kinder couldn't speak English at all initially, but now can communicate in English and read sentences. Additionally, the availability of separate classes for physical education, music, and science provides varied learning opportunities.

I was a bit apprehensive when I first visited the school, but Leah Kidger, who is in charge of the Elementary School, offered a warm welcome and helpful explanations that eased my concerns. I am also grateful to Katherlyn from Pre-school for her assistance in the beginning.

This would be a great educational opportunity for children moving from Korea.

Action Day Amber, what can I say but all great things! I have 3 children that attend, and have been with the program now going on 13 years.
All three of my children have excelled in there studies and are learning quite a bit ahead of themselves by 1-2 grade levels.
The teachers and staff are all attentive, and make it a point to get to know your children and find each of there niches.
I love the small school setting - it's as if everyone knows everyone. You want to go where everyone knows your name. Well- this is the place!
One well seasoned teacher in particular (2nd grade) Mrs Hogue, has the most patience in the world. She has had all three of my children now and I can't say enough about how she has taught each one of them.
I would highly recommend this school if you are thinking about making a change.

I toured the infant/toddler room. The staff was nice and the room was acceptable. CONS: The outside front area of the infant building. They had all kinds of random junk that they were storing. It appeared trashy, needs to be removed, and they need to maintain order and cleanliness. Also, there wasn't much grass and the grass that they did have was poorly maintained and desiccated.

Great staff, very devoted teachers, great parent-teacher interaction, nice campus, good enrichment opportunities for students. Their summer camp is also great. The only thing I didn't like is the amount of sugary snacks kids are given. Cupcakes, cookies, candies, donuts etc. In addition to allowing kids to distribute these during their birthdays, teachers also reward kids with candies for a job well done which I found very disturbing. My kid's food habits went for a toss and we had a very difficult time.
I do wish they'd implement a policy of no sugary snacks for birthdays and stop giving them candies to appreciate their effort.
But other than this, it's a great school!

Amber is a wonderful school for pre-school.
-Clean and organized
- Attentive teachers and office staff to both student and parents
- loads of hands on activities
- exciting events and holiday celebrations for the kids
- my son is proud of his artwork and hands them out as gifts
- they learn shapes, colors, weather, days, numbers, abc's
- they learn language skills and practice writing
- dance and sport lesson options
- fun summer themed weeks
-staff works around my sons food allergy
- my son loves going to school

I am Very HAPPY with this school.

Primary Plus.... well, the burritos are good in the cafeteria!!
But the congestion they do nothing about isn't! They have lots of hyper tension producing parents that flip you off and curse at you in front of the school ad you try to make your way to work from the street!
They basically do nothing about it though the city orChappie Jones should care!

for the 6 years I was there I didnt learn any thing they didn't teach me how to read until 3rd grade do your kids a favor and bring them to westlake

How do I review in elementary school I started going to over 47 years ago?

I think I start with my memories some good and some bad, the teachers I had and the friends I had some are living and some are dead. The punks..now called bullies. The cute girl that broke my heart. The friends that are still my childhood friends...and yes we still hang out ;) the memories of all the classes singing on stage for Christmas. Band practice, class photos, the first time I put a french frie in a vanilla shake all happened there!
Wow what a flood of memories!!!
I wish I could give this school the number of the stars in our universe and beyond but sadly there is only room for 5.
Thank you for the memories Amber Drive!