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We tried the school for 2 months before we pulled our kid out and put her in a nearby private school. The school site is uninviting (no trees, block-style buildings). The classes are overcrowded (33 kids in 3rd grade) and the teachers unmotivated/unhappy (no assistant teacher). We were told that the large classes are due to the recent budget challenges in CA. From day one and during the 2 months we were at the school, we were constantly sollicited by the PTA to contribute financially. Students were also involved in fundraising. As an incentive, they had the opportunity to earn plastic toys or win a trip in a limo. We did not quite like it so we left.

A great principal and excellent teachers. We recently switched schools for the GATE program and we miss AHES. The facilities are fine (especially for a school that seems larger inside than it does from the outside)! The on-site daycare is superior and school and after-school care staff are genuine and caring. This school has a fantastic PTA with great parent involvement.

We have been going to this school for 3 years now, and have had no problems until this year. The teacher this year is horrible, the administration is unresponsive and there has not been anything good to report at all. Very disappointed and will be moving him to another school immediately.
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