Principal's Message

Site Principal: Carmen S. Chavez

Welcome to Arthur Hapgood Elementary School! 

Hapgood Elementary School has a long-standing tradition of excellence. We continue to explore new educational ideas and trends to improve our effectiveness with children. There is a strong emphasis on Common Core State Standards (CCSS); Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); and Project Based Learning. Our goal is to sustain an academic program that will be without comparison in our county and beyond. This means expanding intervention and enrichment activities before, during and after school to meet the needs of our unique student community.

The Dual Immersion District Program is a welcome addition to our school campus. The Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) Language Academy Program thrives with a 90:10 Dual Immersion model. With this model, 90 percent of instruction is taught in Spanish and 10 percent in English, starting in kindergarten and first grade. Instruction in English increases each year until 50 percent of instruction is in English and Spanish, achieved in fifth and sixth grade. Classes consist of one-third native Spanish speakers, one-third native English speakers and one-third bilingual students.

We are looking forward to partnerships with our families.