About
Willard is a diverse, multiethnic community. Our student enrollment is approximately 600 students. 75% of our student population is Hispanic.
Our staff is comprised of:
- 26 certificated teachers grades K-5
- 1 Resource Specialist Teacher (RSP)
- 1 Instruction & Intervention Coordinator (IIC)
- 1 English Language Arts Lead
- 1 Mathematics Lead
- 1 Parent & Community Facilitator
- School Counselor
- School Psychologist
- Speech and Language Therapist
- School Librarian
- School Nurse
Willard Offers
Educational Opportunities for Students:
- Transitional Kindergarten
- Dual Immersion Program TK-5th
- WRAP Extended Day Programs (AM and PM)
- Instrumental Music (Grades 3-5)
- Vocal Music (Grades 4-5)
- Music (K-5th)
- Art (K-5th)
- Drama (TK-5th)
- Student Council (5th Grade)
Class sizes in grades K-5
- Up to 30 students in grade K-3
- Up to 35 students in grades 4 and 5
Student Awards throughout the year
- Citizen of the Month: W.A.Y: Work responsibly, Act respectfully, Yield our best effort.
- Perfect Attendance
Opportunities for Parent Involvement:
- Parent Workshops
- PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
- VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools)
- School Site Council (SSC)
- English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Extended Collaboration with Community Agencies:
- Long Beach Guidance Center