Hollingworth Elementary is a two time California Distinguished School, a nationally recognized NCLB school and a California Gold Ribbon School as well. The Hollingworth learning community is comprised of a dedicated group of students, parents, teachers and staff members who desire success for all students.
A few of the tremendous highlights that can be found at Hollingworth are:
- 2006 Top Ranked California Public School Award
- Wonder of Reading Library
- Teacher specialists in Music and Physical Education
- Violin & Band Program
- Sixth Grade Algebra classes
- Differentiated Instruction for G.A.T.E (Gifted & Talented) students
- Kindergarten-Third Grade 24:1 class size
- Award winning after school intramural sports (basketball, soccer, softball)
- Computerized reading motivational program (Accelerated Reader)
- 2016 CA Gold Ribbon School
Special Features and Programs:
- On site regulation track donated by the city of West Covina
- Literacy Garden
- All teachers participate in Data Analysis days to take a look at various student scores and use this data to drive their instruction.
- Highly Qualified Teachers
- Upper grade students participate in Student Council
- Sixth grade students attend Outdoor Science School
- Spring Trimester Foreign Language Academy
- Fine Arts Academy (cooking, dance, yoga, needlepoint)
- Summer School to support student success
- Opportunities to participate in district wide summer musical programs
- Violin students performed at Hollywood Bowl
- Departmentalization of fifth and sixth grades
- Strong parent support
