Aviara Oaks Elementary School

I am a college professor and both of my kids have gone to this school, my daughter is in 4th grade now. It is the best, I really cant think of anything that could improve it. The principle, teachers and staff are really helpful and do a fantastic job. I think this is one of the best in the city of san diego.....really, you cant go wrong here. Just go visit the campus, you will see quickly what the vibe is like, its really nice. The principle is awesome, you basically can just walk into her office at anytime, she really helped my daughter out a few times. Way above and beyond there normal job. I feel lucky to have my kids there.
—Submitted by a parent

I think Aviara Oaks is the best a school can get. They have amazing teachers, great music and p.e. programs, a great princapal, and forget a promising staff. I think it's a school where every child can find the intellagence they need. Unlike other people I don't think Aviara Oaks is overcrowded and if it is it's only because all the children like it there and they want to stay. I'm not just saying because I want to support my school it's because it's all true.
—Submitted by a parent

RE: Parent involvement = excellent. Why are tasks done by parents, not positions funded by school district? IE: admin assistance for office freeing parents to help in classrooms. RE: Special Ed Program lacking. Teacher is nurturing, innovative, but time spread thinly. With 14 years experience, it is lack of an assistant / lack of equipment holding her students from benefits of sufficiently individualized standard education. SpecEd needs enrichment material, more muscle strengthening equipment IE: swings for physically challenged. Computers added 9/07, with unfamiliar machines and unusual programs. More teachers needed. New paid teacher 9/07 with no assistant. Many kids in program. RE: Ms.Husing, much improvement, enthusiasm and involvement over last year. Previous Principal displayed distant attitude, passed buck, and did not follow through on her word. RE: After school program: Chess,Camp Imagine Art, Jazz Dance ... expensive ... please lower with PTA / District subsidy? Need more paid teacers and TA's soon
—Submitted by Jessica, a parent

This school is awful! It is overcrowded and under funded. The kids get only get the basics and nothing more. Extracurricular activities cost money and are run by third party providers and are pathetic. I am so glad my daughter only had to attend for four months. I was so glad to get her out of the school and us out of the state. Avoid at all costs!
—Submitted by a parent

Once was a great school but it's now overcrowded and has lost it's small town closeness. Does have some really good teachers. Administration is tough and can be more inline with what one would expect at a high school level. Don't expect much nurturing from principal and vice principal. Front office staff is great! This area seems extremely impacted. The target high school is so overcrowded at this point that I don't know how they will house future students. Quality issue here so beware.
—Submitted by a parent

This school seems to be average in comparison to similar schools in the area.
—Submitted by a staff

Overall, the first year at this school for my son has been an excellent experience. They stress all the character traits that make one a solid citizen and already have Kindergartners reading. The teacher we have seems to really pay attention to the children and try to improve them. Highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have two children at Aviara Oaks: one in 3rd and one in 4th grade. Like many siblings, they have completely different learning styles. One is an extremely high achiever and the other has attention problems. I've been impressed with the way Aviara Oak's teachers have differentiated their teaching styles to accomidate my children's unique needs. I've also found the teachers accessible when I've asked for private meetings to discuss progress and specific issues.
—Submitted by a parent

Carlsbad schools were the best! Too much overcrowding now, the school just can't give your child individual focus anymore. There is little tolerance for needs since there are so many students. The administrators seem unable to have personal relationships with students. It is not a small town atmosphere anymore. There are good teachers here and they do the best they can given so many students. As far as extracurricular, you'll have to pay $$ for them. Seems to be a high level of parent involvement. Lots of diversity in this elementary school. It seems more like a high school atmosphere here. The influx of transplants from other areas have watered the original small town charm away. Orange county seems to have taken over. If you like the OC lifestyle then you'll be happy here. I miss the community spirit that was here. It's definately gone!
—Submitted by a parent

The best thing at this school was the level of parent involvment. The parents go out of their way to raise money so that the children have what they need.
—Submitted by a parent

A very good school. Nice campus and principal. A bit overcrowded, but they provide quality education. They have a good music program. They just added a new middle school on the campus, which is very convenient.
—Submitted by a teacher

This school is wonderful for my child. The teachers are extremely hands on and really take an interest.
—Submitted by a parent

absolutely and fantastic teachers and students. academically very strong and excellent extracurricular activities. Lots of parent volunteers at school and very high PTA participation.
—Submitted by a parent