Del Mar Heights Elementary School

amazing school community where every child is valued and the approach is to educate the whole child through academics and social raising ethical, inquisitive creative learners. The school includes a full PE, art, technology program with lab based science, Spanish and music. The school has a rich tradition with yearly events and teachers who are independent thinkers, who value their principal but always focus on the child. This school lead the way with professional learning communities and is the district champion for second language. This school has 2 special day classes with many children with learning issues fully integrated - created their own Understanding Differences - award winning program. Amazing.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is just outstanding. We have been doing intradistrict transfers from a another school zone in the district with marginally better schools, but 3 times the student population. This school has the feel of a private school with all the benefits of a highly dedicated/involved community. We are moving this summer and will be enrolling our kids in private school to compensate for what we are leaving; a well rounded educational institution that focuses on competency (not just teaching to the test). I have loved the "Peace builders" program that helps kids work through any conflicts that arise. This is a Zero-tolerance anti-bullying school, it simply isn't allowed. If you are looking for a safe, nurturing, inclusive place where your child(ren) can flourish, this is the place! 5 stars all the way!
--Submitted by a parent

We have had two children go through the shcool and now have our third in Kindergarden. Our experience with the school has been very positive. The overall standard of the teaching staff has been excellent, and the strong leadership of the Principal makes for a solid foundation.
--Submitted by a parent

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.
--Submitted by a parent

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.
--Submitted by jennifer, a parent

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!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has excelled at Del Mar Heights. She has enjoyed her teachers, all of whom have been wonderful, and she is involved in school activities, such as chorus and science programs. Each of her teachers has made time to be available to her anytime she (or us, her parents) has had any questions or concerns. The art projects she brings home are beautiful!
--Submitted by Julie Hamilton, a parent

A wonderful warm place to learn. Both of my sons got a great start on their education here.
--Submitted by a parent

An excellent program. Love the Global Village concept. The kids learn about 1 continent per year so by the end of sixth they will have covered all the continents. Fabulous pull-outs. You couldn't ask for a better science teacher. The sixth grader are reforesting kelp beds for their service project. Wonderful teachers at every grade level. District is responsive to parental involvement. Heavy parental involvement. Expect to be part of the community.
--Submitted by a parent

The music program at this school is equivalent to that at private school with a focus on the arts. The children who participate in band recive instruction twice a week--once as an ensemble and once with only their section (instrument group) present. They may also attend tutorials with the band instructor before school begins on Friday mornings. This is a free program for all students.
--Submitted by a parent