Chandler Elementary School

From day one, the PTA and teachers are there to help the kids (and parents) acclimate to the new environment. The school and PTA stress that parental involvement and partnership is the key to a successful education. Having great teachers also help. We hit the jack pot in Kindergarten with Mrs. Truex and Mrs. Miller in the First grade. Both teachers are caring, capable and committed to my son’s educational success. They are available by email which is a plus for parents with a non forgiving work schedule.
The PTA has done a phenomenal job at raising funds for the PE, Music and Arts program to give every student at Chandler an equal chance. There are many after school enrichment programs (Spanish, Tennis, Karate, Music, Cooking, there are too many to name). All the Enrichments programs are on Chandler’s beautiful campus (play structure, basketball court and track).
The principal, Mrs. McIntyre, is always visible and involved. She is well respected among the teachers and parents. I can’t say enough good things about the school. If you are on the fence, about coming to Chandler vs. Private school, don’t even think twice. Your child will excel in this environment.

The principal is horrible. Kristine McIntyre is the most unprofessional rude woman I have met in a long time. I have a special needs 4 year old and her staff denied him use of the office bathroom when he came for a 30 minute special education class, She spoke to me in a disparaging manner without identifying herself. I had no idea who she was. She was dressed in a slovenly manner (t-​shirt and worn jeans) and another staff member had to tell me who was berating me and my 4 year old. We own a house on Chandler and will be renting this home out so that we can move out of this school district. I CAN’T IMAGINE DEALING WITH THAT UNPLEASANT, UNSYMPATHETIC, UNREASONABLE WOMAN FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR MY BOYS. The rumors are true about her. She is not a good principal.

Chandler Learning Academy is a wonderful community school that recently became a California Distinguished School and a charter school. I have extensively researched Chandler and other local elementary schools in the area and I felt this school was the best fit for our family. It is a small public school within walking distance of our house and the class sizes are smaller than average, especially in K-​3. The principal, Mrs. McIntire, is an excellent leader and used to be the Assistant Principal at Lanai Elementary School in the Encino hills. Under her leadership, Chandler has dramatically improved over the last few years.
The teachers are very well qualified, nurturing, accessible and get along with each other and the principal. The teachers with elementary age students send their students to Chandler which speaks volumes about the quality of the school. The after school offerings are top-​notch and much better than other local elementary schools because the school contracts outside companies that specialize in their field. The after school classes include: art, cooking, karate, music, Spanish, sports and STEM robotics. The school has an after school drama program which puts on two musicals a year. The school also has three after school programs to choose from, one of which is free for older students, that run until 6 pm for working parents.
The PTA is inclusive, receptive to new ideas and works hard to make the school a great place for the students and families. The PTA puts on a variety of events such as Movie Night, Game Night and the Spring Fair to create a strong sense of community. The PTA funds an edible garden project where the children learn how to garden and harvest what they grow. The school has a GATE program for gifted students and effectively differentiates learning. In each grade, students are grouped in math and reading groups to meet their individual needs, whether they need remediation, are on grade level or need extra enrichment. My son has made many neighborhood friends and enjoys playing handball, basketball, soccer (and Pokemon!) during recess and lunch. He is very happy at his school and proud to be a Chandler Cheetah.

..Class of 1998! How it’s been a while since the birth of Pokemon and can’t really remember much other than names and faces. It’s good to see that it turned Distinguished and that my brother and cousins came here. Good teachers and faculty especially the school’s & kids best friend: Groundskeeper– Terry! he’s sure rocking heaven sucking all of them into his giant red vacuum. :-)
P.S: and if your kids will go or are, ask to see if they still allow students to volunteer at the cafeteria where they get a free big cookie and maybe some extras at the end for their help. I know I did.

I’m absolutely thrilled to have my daughter at chandler! Great staff and a great group of pta parents! my daughter has been there since first grade… she’s in 4^th now… every teacher she has had has been excellent and I know that she is getting an education that is superior to any private school!

love this school! my son attended the special ed pre-​k program and it was beyond helpful!!! he started to talk more (he was there for a speech delay) and he made tons of friends which we still keep in contact with! we later moved on to gen-​ed and it was also a great experience! he learns and loves to attend school.

Principal, Kristine McIntyre, has no leadership abilities and lacks a total sense of responsibility. My daughter was in session for 6 months and had 4 different teachers. In that time, the class size was 30 – 35 students per classroom to one teacher. She was bullied twice: once when hit in the face with a lunch pail and the second, when a child kicked her in the stomach while she was on the apparatus. She had to find an adult to mediate the situation herself, Principal McIntyre, who neither called or sent a note home to inform us. It was not until our daughter complained of her rib hurting that we knew. I called principal McIntyre to seek to understand the situation, who took zero accountability for any of the events. Her only apology was, «I’m sorry you feel that way». Coincidently we received a letter home that week that stated our daughter was reading and writing below expectations. She is now in a private school where she has received 2 student of the month awards & 2 report cards above average. My 7 year old cringes when we now drive past Chandler Elementary. If you want an enriching, safe and tolerant environment, I would not recommend Chandler Elementary to you.

Love this school couldn’t be happier.

Just got recognized as a California distinguished school!!!

great school…