Carol Caballero Principal

Welcome to Hermosa View School! Hermosa Beach City School District's youngest students fill 20 classrooms on our beautiful campus. 405 students in D.K., Kindergarten, First and Second Grades receive instruction from an exceptional staff of 22 teachers. All classes, except one, are limited in size to 20 students. Additional assistance is also provided by the school librarian, music teacher, physical education instructor, speech therapist, resource specialist, reading specialist, school counselor and instructional assistants.

Hermosa View has been recognized twice as a California Distinguished School and two years ago was awarded a national Blue Ribbon Award. The September 2006 edition of Los Angeles Magazine names us one of 60 GREAT elementary schools and we have been recognized for two consecutive years by the Los Angeles Business Association for our exceptional academic achievement. Our API was 950 for the 2005-2006 school year. Our exceptional teachers provide a rich and differentiated curriculum to our students. Additionally, Hermosa's award winning technology director keeps us on the cutting edge of computer and technology instruction. Students enjoy the visual and performing arts. Our music program includes vocal music instruction as well as experiences using a variety of musical instruments culminating in a delightful holiday performance for parents.

After school classes are offered 5 days each week through Kids Kabaret and S. T. A. R. Programs include classes in drama, dance, science, Spanish, eco station, lego robotics, chess, woodshop and young readers club. The after school program has been a huge success.

Our Parent Volunteers are phenomenal! They donate countless hours in the classrooms and also coordinate and teach the docent run Young at Art Program, Nutrition Education Program and Garden Program. We couldn't do it without them! Our parents provide a tremendous amount of support to the educational programs at our school through various fundraisers and student activities. Please check the web page for links to PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and HBEF (Hermosa Beach Education Foundation). You can meet other wonderful families by joining one or both of these very special organizations.

Our Community takes good care of us, too! Organizations such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Women's Club, Beach Cities Health District, HBPD, HB Firemen and the City of Hermosa Beach lend financial and educational support to our school.

If you have any questions or simply wish to tour the campus you may contact me, Carol Caballero, at ccaballero@hbcsd.org