La Costa Heights Elementary School

Outstanding principal, hit and miss teachers and as a public school much more funding is needed for arts, and extras. I think LCH does the best it is able in the current economy and the huge disparity between socio economic extremes to balance both worlds to meet the children's needs. Supervision and events on the playground during recess and lunch need more awareness but overall this is as good as the private school he had attended and at least I am not paying for the status quo. I also feel I have a lot more to say about what does or does not go on here and that was not the case in a private environment regardless of the money spent.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had a phenomenal experience at this school. The principal is warm and receptive, the technology is way beyond anything I have seen in previous private schools my son attended. My son came into his first public school ever with only 6 weeks to go for the 5th grade year. Against all advice and odds, he completed the year with a report card of only A's and B's, became a happy, sunny child and made new friends. his 5th grade teacher was Mrs Street. She was fantastic. I am absolutely delighted with the school. I take my hat off to them! Very impressed!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has an awesome principal, who really cares . A few teachers who really needed to go, have thankfully retired. The art, music and P.E. programs are lacking, but I think that is pretty much standard as far as elementary schools in California go. Front office staff could be a bit more welcoming/ friendly.
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This sight does not allow specific details so I will just say that I am completely baffled as to how this school received a rating of 9. My sons teachers have been completely unprofessional on more than one occasion. The principle does not respond to parent's concerns and I would would advise not to move to this school district.
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This school has been awesome for my kids. They say all the kids are nice there. I'm reallly happy with the school.
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Over the pst 3 years that my 2 children attended LCH I was very impressed by both the academic standards and the extremely commited staff who really are excellent. The amount of parent involvement is unparalleled and gives LCH a real community feel. We have recently moved out of state to another great school but we really miss LCH.
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My child has been at this school for 4 years and had two really good years and two bad years. Some teachers are great and some need to move on. If your child has any special needs or circumstance that requires attention, my experience has been very challenging. I have been very frustrated and had to fight extremely hard to be heard and for some action to take place. It has taken over a year to get a response and my child still does not have what is needed.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my kids attend(ed) LCH. While the majority of the teachers are enthusiastic, there are a few glaring ready-to-retire that need to go. They are doing a disservice to students and parents who have no place to go - even the principal seems to have her hands tied. Good ol' tenure.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent school. They have wonderful after school activites. Staff is very professional and caring.
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We are beginning our 9th year at LCH and we have had an incredible experience here. The teachers, staff and families are awesome. We love our principal and she has always been available to my husband and myself and to our children. Parent involvement is such a big part of the schools success as well. We love this school and we will miss it next year when our youngest moves on.
--Submitted by a parent