Hurley Elementary School
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535 S. Dora Guzman Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-2429
(626) 965-1499 (fax)
Principal: Van Windham
“Hurley is a school where people work together and help each other succeed. We want all students to grow and develop into productive citizens and lifelong learners. We believe that students can achieve the highest results when they feel responsible for their own learning.” – Hurley Principal Van Windham
Special Features and Programs
- Biliteracy Program for all grades, K-6
- Student Council
- Accelerated Reader
- K-3rd grades 20 students per class
- Beginning and Advanced Band
- Violin Classes
- Chorus for 4th grade
- Select Chorus for 5th & 6th grade
- Wonder of Reading Library in progress
- Preschool classes are held on the Hurley School campus. Both Head Start and Options Preschool have classes.
- Healthy Start - the Children's Dental Clinic and the Healthy Start Project provides education to parents and medical care to students.
- The Community of Caring provides uniforms for needy students.
- Hurley School Radio Broadcast - Themes of the Community of Caring are presented daily on the student-operated show.
- Hurley Parent Center offers parent orientation and assistance through a weekly meeting of parents in Room 61. Latino Family Literacy is one of the most popular courses.
- English Classes for Parents daily both in the morning and evening.
- The PTA has an active group of parents who support the educational program. Active parent groups also include School Site Council, english Learner Advisory Council, and GATE Parent Council.
After-School Clubs
- Reading Club - Students who need phonics review or to build reading fluency have meetings twice a week.
- English as A Second Language - Students who are developing English proficiency take part in activities that promote speaking and understanding English. The songs, games, and plays in this club make learning English more enjoyable.
- Sports - Boys and girls interested in playing on team sports against teams from other schools try out for these teams. Softball, basketball, and soccer are included.
- Vocal Music - There are two choruses for all students in grades 4, 5, and 6.
Hurley Sound Machine - The Handbell Choir and the Xylophone Ensemble give chances for making original music. The Drumming Group is also very popular.
- STARS Club - Recreation groups sponsored by the City of La Puente meet at Hurley after classes daily and in the summer.
- Option Enrichment - Study hall and recreation are combined in this program daily after school until 6 p.m.
- Ballet Folklorico - Beginners and advanced classes are held in the cafeteria on Tuesday nights. Ballet Folklorico is sponsored by the City of La Puente.
- Band - Students in grades 5 and 6 take instrumental music classes and take part in the Thursday Night Band.
- Outdoor Science School - All students in sixth grade take part in a week-long trip to study environmental science in the Angeles National Forest.
- Summer Tutoring - Special classes are provided to help students who need help to catch up to grade level.
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