Del Mar Heights Elementary School

Posted March 17, 2007

Academic programs focus on whole child, great core focus on each child progressing, getting all children at or above grade level and working on social issues as well as just academics - playground , community, etc. Some very unique programs here - understanding differences runs at all grade levels and helps children process, accept and understand each unique individual. The global village focus brings acceptance and celebrations of our diverse community of students and parents. The staff has huge depth in education and experience. The staff also works very well together both as a grade team and across grades. Children thrive when all the staff at this small (450 student) school know their names and something about them. Sixth grade play- huge bonding event as well as a time when walls are broken down. Students from all interest areas work together, building new respect for others that lasts into middle school.
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Posted March 2, 2007

I have had three children at Del Mar Heights who have loved their experience here. One of the special benefits of this school is the traditional sixth grade musical production. This year my daugher is Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz! All my children have looked forward to this wonderful whole grade event.
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Posted March 2, 2007

Our family relocated from the East Coast to the San Diego area in summer 2006. Del Mar Heights' teachers and staff are dedicated and professional. The academic curriculum is well rounded, and the quality of the programming excellent, including excellent science and computer labs. Extracurricular progras offer a thoughtful variety of choices. Parents are encouraged to get involved on the campus at whatever level of commitment their work or family schedules can accommodate, anything from the occasional task to something more regular. As I said at the beginning, our family is new to the area, and the students have been warm and accepting of my fifth grader. As a parent, I have found the same to be true of the other parents. The PTA is active in many fundraising activities and extracurricular programs at the school. I think Del Mar Heights offers an excellent well rounded elementary education.
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Posted February 22, 2007

I have been 100% satisfied with this school. When I have had a problem the principal has been completely helpful. The majority of the teachers seem to be truly excellent. I am also impressed that many of the teachers have Master's degrees and the science teacher has a Ph.D. The instruction has been great. The parents seem to be appropriately involved. The children get weekly instruction in art, music, PE, and drama (for the younger kids and I think band for the older kids) and in addition there are many parent and faculty-run lunch clubs for the children to participate in such as the chess club, Pokeman, chorus, science and others. Great school overall!
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