Monroe James Elementary School

James Monroe K-8 School provides educational services to students in kindergarten through grade eight. The school s academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as humanities, math, music, science, journalism and physical education. It involves students and parents in a school site council, leadership team, parent-teacher-student association, home reading club, and rolling readers and volunteers in public schools programs. The school s parent-teacher-student association conducts various fundraising events. Its applied technology magnet program introduces and enhances computer skills of students. The school additionally offers an after-school recreational program and choral and instrumental music classes for students. James Monroe K-8 School is located in Lakewood, Calif., and is governed by the Long Beach Unified School District.