Fifteen elementary schools in eight San State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson last The 2012 California Distinguished Schools Program honors The following local schools were named as distinguished schools: Bonita Unified: Allen Avenue, Arma J. Shull, LaVerne Heights and Oak Mesa elementary schools Covina-Valley Unified: Barranca Elementary Garvey: Hillcrest Elementary Hacienda La Puente Unified: Los Molinos and Sparks elementary schools Pomona Unified: Neil Armstrong Elementary San Gabriel Unified: Coolidge Elementary Walnut Valley Unified: Walnut Elementary West Covina Unified: Merlinda, Monte Vista and Wescove elementary schools and San Jose Charter Academy
Gabriel Valley School Districts were recently recognized as California
Distinguished Schools for their exceptional educational programs.
week announced 387 total public elementary schools across the state as
part of the 2012 program.
schools that have demonstrated educational excellence for all students
and progress in narrowing the achievement gap.
