Contact Us:
Walnut Elementary School
841 S. Glenwick Avenue
Walnut, CA 91789
Phone: (909) 594-1820
Fax: (909) 595-4680
Directions:
Walnut Elementary School is located in Walnut near the intersection of the 57 and 60 freeways:
From
Orange County, take 57 north to the 60 west. Take the Brea Canyon off
ramp and turn right at the end of the ramp. Proceed to Lycoming Avenue
and turn left. Turn left on Glenwick Avenue. Turn right into the
first driveway to the visitor parking.
From Ontario Airport,
take 60 west. Take the Brea Canyon off ramp and turn right at the end
of the ramp. Proceed to Lycoming Avenue and turn left. Turn left on
Glenwick Avenue. Turn right into the first driveway to the visitor
parking.
From Los Angeles, take 60 east. Take the Brea Canyon
off ramp and turn right at the end of the ramp. Proceed to Lycoming
Avenue and turn left. Turn left on Glenwick Avenue. Turn right into
the first driveway to the visitor parking.
Description:
Walnut Elementary School is one of nine elementary, three middle, and two high schools within the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The staff has taken the LEAP through the belief that EVERY student can succeed. Love, Energy, Audacity, and Proof are behind every decision we make to benefit our students. Our school-wide pledge is to invest in their futures by implementing innovative programs, strong interventions, expanded learning opportunities, and technology-enhanced learning. As a result, in two years, our Academic Performance Index (API) score has climbed 45 points to 911 and our Grade 5 math scores are the highest in the district.
Our Dual Language Immersion Program continues to expand. Two kindergarten and first grade classes currently receive instruction in Mandarin 50% of the day and English the other 50%. Second grade classes will be added in 2013-2014. We also have after-school Mandarin instruction and a Spanish club. We have also planned to have online world language instruction. Teachers embed technology including document cameras, LCD projectors, and SMARTBoards into their classroom instruction. Students use iTouch, iPads, laptops, and student responders throughout their school day. Ongoing fundraising is targeted to purchase additional 1:1 devices in our classrooms.
Walnut Elementary broadens student experiences in STEM with hands-on science, Mind Institute Spatial/Temporal math and keyboarding, performing arts including string, band and general music, and art instruction. We have student-led lunchtime recycling and received a grant from Lowe’s for eco-friendly gardening and composting.
Join us for our Rodeo Round-up on the first Friday in May to see our sense of spirit and community. There is something for everyone at Walnut Elementary!