Heritage Oak Private School

This school is definitely NOT overpriced! I recently had to move to San Diego for my dads job, but it was really hard to move! The teachers/staff and students are AMAZING and the school has a lot to offer! People may say this school is expensive, but the private school tuitions in San Diego are more than twice the price and offer the same or less. DON'T LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE SAYING THIS IS A BAD SCHOOL!!! I still visit even though I live in San Diego! That is how awesome the teachers and students are!

Great school and great teachers. 6th grade has been a wonderful experience. Both math and language arts are wonderful programs taught be dedicated and caring teachers. Many programs to help make a well rounded child
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My two boys attended summer camp here. There was not enough supervision and a lot of teasing. Would not send them there again.
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We toured the school for our son and were very impressed. Everyone was very friendly and the facilities were fantastic. We are really happy to be part of the school and my son absolutely loves coming to school every day!
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Overall its a good school. They have some excellent teachers (Mrs. Shaw, Mr. Speer, Ms Cheung), and some that are just average. The kids are friendly and happy, but its a very small school, so athletics limited by small size of field and number of electives just okay. However, I think its overpriced for what is offered. Happy with foreign language classes offered, and advanced math courses. Keep parents updated via email and online and teachers accessible if you need to talk with them.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of two children that attend Heritage Oak. Our children have attended Heritage Oak for the past nine years. As a longtime volunteer, I now serve as President of our Parent Teacher Organization. I have more than 40 parent members. Our Parent Teacher Organization meetings are open to all parents and are publicized in the school's weekly e-mails. In my nine years at Heritage Oak, I have never been blocked from being involved in my child's education and have volunteered in many capacities. As a credentialed former teacher, I have always been impressed by the quality of teaching and the many programs this school offers. Susan Abyad, M.A. President, Parents Assistance League Heritage Oak Private Education
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I was not impressed by this school at all. The academics are not nearly to the level they claim. Several of their programs look great until given a closer look. They completely block any effort parents make to get involved with their child's education, and I was never able to verify that their PTO actually existed. The tuition is very high, yet they are constantly hitting you with fundraisers and donation requests. I realize that some private schools don't require credentials, but I was horrified by the lack of education in the teachers I dealt with. I do not recommend going to this school at all.
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My son started Kindergarten at Heritage Oak last year and he is in First Grade now. It is a great school with high quality programs. More importantly, it is a school that TRULY CARES the students, and it is a school that is so POSITVE and PLEASANT. I love sending my son to Heritage Oak every morning because I know he will have a safe and happy day there. As my son has always been a quick learner, I am not worried about his scores. However, he was a little shy. He has improved a lot since he entered Heritage Oak a year ago. He has many friends in school and has a lot of fun. Every child is different -- at Heritage Oak each of them is being loved and helped in the way "right for him/her" and they are growing up to become healthy and positive individuals.
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I am thrilled with the changes that have occured at this school. I have a child in Elementary and preschool. Although the preschool was not great in years past, it is amazing now. The teachers love my child. The preschool director really listens and cares about my opinion and the academics are challenging for my child. The elementary school has always been strong, but more so now. Go meet the people and see for yourself and then you will know why I gave it 5 stars!
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please don't send your child to this school, especially for preschool level. what they said at open house and what i actually see after i enrolled my son are so differnt. i'm deeply disappointed.
--Submitted by a parent