Cienega Elementary School

I went to Cienega Elemantary School from kinder straight Through 5th grade! I think it is a very good school although I do wish they would have made improvements to the jungle gym When i was still there becuase now the yard looks so nice compared to when I went there, but i feel glad for the kids there now! The teachers are great!

i wish to aplogize to the pricipal and staff in her office for my behavior in the office last thursday. there was no excuse for what i did you all are just trying to do your job to the best of your ability and i was wrong for acting the way i did.

This school was so awesome, I was a part of the gifted progam and we went on lots of fun and educational field trips. I've made my way through Cienega and without the help of my supporting teachers I wouldn't have made it to where I am now, Palms Middle School, for highly gifted students. Those teachers taught me well.

Teachers and a principal named Ms.Candice McLurkin have turned around Cienega Elementary. 7 years ago, I visited Cienega elementary and it was a mess. The school was filthy, the teachers didn't care, test scores were terrible and I would not think of sending my children there. Today, LAUSD innovation department should use Cienega as a model of improving all failing schools. Supporting the needs of children and adults, motivates adults to do extra for children!