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18750 E. Rorimer St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3333
(626) 965-8983 (f.)
Principal: Audrey Hicks Vice Principal: Marianne O'Quinn
“Rorimer is a Family Friendly School and we extend a warm welcome to our ‘Royal’ families. We encourage all parents to be involved in their child’s education and to attend all school activities and to visit often.
We are working as a community to build a new school library and look forward to seeing the results of everyone’s generosity and volunteer hours to make this dream come true.
Welcome to the 2008 – 2009 school year. We anticipate another rewarding school year promoting students’ success as worthwhile individuals and academically.” -- Rorimer Principal Audrey Hicks
An Overview of Rorimer School · Rorimer School was recognized as a State Title 1 Achieving School for three years in a row as a result of more than doubling the target growth goal for the Academic Performance Index. · Students in grades K – 2 are provided the option of participating in a Dual Immersion program in which students are taught to read, write, and speak English and Spanish to acquire dual literacy proficiency and be marketable in a global society. · Yearly, students have exceeded a reading challenge presented to them over the first six weeks of school. In 2007, this challenge was to read 14,000 books collectively, which was more than met. As a celebration, students enjoyed an assembly with live animals presented by the Animal Guys. · Students participated in the Reading Counts incentive program and made extensive growth in their reading comprehension levels. · "At risk" upper grade students participated in Reaching Higher and, as a result, increased their reading proficiency and comprehension. · First grade students considered "at risk" have improved their literacy skills through Rorimer’s Reading Explorations to meet the standards of their grade level. · Gifted and talented (GATE) students completed meaningful differentiated curricular projects and participated in enrichment field trips to higher institutions of learning. Students participated in the Young Rembrandt’s program wherein professional artists taught art concepts. GATE students were challenged to learn computer programming to devise and program robotic Legos. · Students in grades Kindergarten through third benefited by small class size. · Sixth grade students are offered an Algebra course when criteria is met. · Parents participated in a series of evening parent education workshops which were interactive and supported literacy at home. · Students received extended day intensive tutoring through after-school on-site programs which included: Teachers, Instructional Assistants, and Americorps college students as tutors. · Students participated in the after-school intramural sports program, the Options enrichment program, and childcare program. · CBET English Learning classes were provided and well attended. · Students demonstrated leadership through Student Council projects and activities. · Summer school was attended by students who are below grade level standards. Special Features and Programs · A series of Family Literacy Nights, CBET English Learning classes, and parent education workshops were provided and well attended. · Rorimer was chosen by Wonder of Reading to receive grant money to build a new up to date school library. The community has contributed generously to this endeavor to match funds for this project. · Students bank on campus with Washington Mutual to save money for their college tuition. · Hometown Buffet graciously supplied awards to students for success in reading, and to promote good attendance. · Benihana of Tokyo Restaurant recognized student achievement and invited students to be recognized at a special luncheon. · Rorimer received donations to support student motivation from the following businesses: Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Raging Waters, and Target.
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