My youngest son who is in the Spanish program has told me very great things and I really like the…read moreschool for their education, The middle school Spanish teacher is awesome. But the best thing in the school is that they all speak fluently. Also, they have very good sports such as Soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football, cheer and wrestling. You should put your kid in Language Academy,

Amazing opportunity to have your children benefit from an immersive educational experience. For the…read morefirst three years children are immersed in either French or Spanish, and all subjects including math and science are taught in that target language. We will soon take our second and fourth grade daughters to France. They are well on their way to fluency even before ever setting foot in a French speaking country. The teachers are amazing and many are native speakers of French and Spanish. Because this is a magnet school, it is free and if you live far enough away, your child can take the public school bus to and from school.

Great school! Great teachers! Great students! My kid goes here and she's really kind and really…read moresmart!

Nice, clean, and open to the public!…read more Complete with a new library, red + blue jungle gyms, and a wide open area for pets to run, baseball cages, kickball, tether ball.. wow.

Serious Concerns Regarding Student Safety and Administrative Negligence…read more As a concerned parent, I feel it is necessary to raise serious concerns regarding the ongoing lack of safety protocols and administrative accountability at this school, where my child is currently enrolled. Over the past several months, I have witnessed and documented several troubling incidents involving not only negligence on the part of the administration but also potential endangerment of students. These include: Failure to Vet Adults on Campus: The school has allowed unauthorized adults onto school grounds without conducting proper identification or verification procedures. This has resulted in individuals misrepresenting themselves as parents and engaging in inappropriate behavior, including bullying and harassment of students and other parents. Bullying and Harassment: The school has failed to take adequate steps to prevent or address bullying. Specific individuals, including adults, have repeatedly harassed students, with incidents involving verbal threats and coercion. Despite being verbally banned from campus, these individuals were still allowed to return and continue their behavior without consequence. Involvement of Firearms: There was a reported incident involving firearms on or near school grounds, tied to individuals previously reported for misconduct. This incident was not transparently addressed with the school community, and no apparent disciplinary or legal action was taken against those responsible. Neglect of Mandated Reporting Duties: Concerns have been raised with the school about potential neglect and emotional abuse of students, including my own child. Despite these concerns being reported, the school has failed to follow up or escalate them to Child Protective Services, as required by law under mandatory reporting obligations. Lack of Transparency and Cooperation: As a legal parent, I have been repeatedly denied access to basic information such as incident reports or the opportunity to safely communicate with my child on campus. This has occurred despite involving law enforcement and having legal rights in place. Allegations made by another parent were accepted without proper investigation or due process, leading to further barriers in my involvement with my child's education and well-being. Failure to Uphold Protective Orders: The school has not enforced protective measures that are in place to safeguard students and families involved in these conflicts, further putting children at risk. Pattern of Unsafe Environment: There have been multiple incidents requiring law enforcement and school lockdowns. The frequency of such events points to a larger systemic issue in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. What is most disheartening is that the administration appears more focused on maintaining the school's public image than protecting the students and addressing serious safety concerns. The failure to act responsibly and transparently has significantly eroded trust within the school community. While I do not wish for my child to be removed from their educational setting, it is ultimately the school's responsibility to ensure all students are safe and protected from harm--physically, emotionally, and socially. I urge the district and relevant oversight bodies to thoroughly investigate the current environment at Rolando Elementary and take immediate steps to implement meaningful reform. I have also communicated with a couple of the other parents who have been negatively impacted by the recent turn of events and encouraged them to take these concerns to the board and even take the right legal avenues to hold the school responsible. The safety and well-being of children must be prioritized above all else.

I enjoy going to this school. My teacher is Ms Campbell. The school is really nice! I've been going…read morefor 7 years now. Recommend!

I went to this school in 1957 from 4th grade to 6th grade. I had both positive and negative…read moreexperiences based on the teachers I had at the time.

We absolutely adore this school…read more We are so lucky to have an opportunity to be apart of this community. This school embraces a sense of connection and care. We feel seen in this school. The school staff reflect those that they serve. Many are people of color and have males of staff, which does not occur at all La Mesa-Spring Valley schools. We feel safe and seen in this school. Please tour it for yourself and talk with the staff and families that choose to come here. You will likely see something different than what's reflected in many of these reviews.

The staff were kind and welcoming. I loved how small knit community it was. I was on a tour for my…read moredaughter entering TK and the office manager knew all students by name and her daughter even attends the school. Ms Frankie is what they called her and she was patient with me even though it was quite busy that day with kids everywhere and she maintained her composure and was even able to get me a tour of the classrooms my daughter may be in and the campus.

DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS TO THIS SCHOOL THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN AT ALL!!! They steal…read moremoney from the kids and have put in their pockets. They don't speak or respect parents. Academics are horrible they don't teach your kids they allow them to fail. My son did not have one field trip this school year. We have moved on to bigger and better!! Black children aren't cared for here and it's SAD!! I was one of the parents that reported them for stealing fundraising funds. You will see news articles type it in. You've been warned....

I could not imagine a better place to send my children. We've had such a positive experience at…read morethe Waldorf School of San Diego. The teachers genuinely know our child, and it's clear that child development is at the heart of everything they do. The balance of academics, art, movement, and meaningful relationships has been such a gift. One thing I really appreciate is that the school understands Waldorf education as something living. Steiner's ideas were never meant to be frozen in time--they were meant to keep evolving as our understanding of children grows. I see that here. The school stays grounded in the core principles while continuing to grow and meet the needs of today's children. We're so grateful to be part of this community.

We initially enrolled our oldest son in Kindergarten, and we had a very positive experience that…read morefirst year. Unfortunately, our experience changed significantly once he entered 1st grade. He was placed with an inexperienced, uncertified teacher, and we felt there was very little meaningful learning taking place in the classroom. There was also a great deal of yelling. Several families eventually left the school because of their experiences with this teacher. The situation became even more concerning when, during 2nd grade, the teacher was ultimately dismissed after an incident involving physical contact with a student. For about three months, we had an amazing substitute teacher who made a noticeable difference. Unfortunately, after she left, we were assigned another substitute who frequently sent students out of the classroom because she did not want to deal with them. After investing so much in tuition, it was extremely frustrating to be told at the end of the year that our son was behind academically--and that the school could not provide tutoring or additional support to help him catch up. Our youngest son also attended the school, starting in Kindergarten, and again, Kindergarten was a good experience. However, 1st grade was very difficult. He has ADHD and struggles with focus, and his teacher had very little tolerance for his needs. He was frequently seated in the back of the classroom and sent out of the room, which meant he regularly missed important lessons. Once again, we felt that our child was missing out on learning instead of receiving the support he needed. We were also deeply disappointed to learn from another parent that the teacher had been speaking negatively about our son to her. As a parent, that was especially heartbreaking. After two very different experiences with our children, we ultimately decided that leaving was the best decision for our family. We truly wanted this school to work for our children, but ultimately, we did not feel they were receiving the education, support, or understanding they deserved.

Fantastic elementary school! I went a decade ago and have fond memories of the teachers and school…read more The teachers allowed me to report and read engineering books because even as a little kid, I wanted to be a construction worker. Mrs. Kang was the best second grade teacher ever! She was incredibly funny and welcoming. It's unfortunate that she retired. Mrs. Johnson was also a great teacher and and made the class an enjoyable place. Definitely recommend this elementary school!

Only complaint I have is parking / pick up / drop off is horrible…read more The school has been great for my son. I'm planning on placing my other 2 daughters there when they're old enough.

My daughter attends this school and she LOVES it! And of course, that makes me happy. They're…read morefocused in great education and creating great citizens. The kids are all wonderful. Her teacher is great and the ESS Leaders are fantastic. Small, nice, SAFE and quite. Hopefully soon they'll get a cafeteria and can provide better school lunches.... ;-)

Love, love, love this school!!! This is our girls' first year at Lemon Ave and what a refreshing…read morechange from their last school. The teachers are kind and knowledgeable. The office staff are courteous and cheerful. The parents are down-to-earth and friendly. After our first week here, the kids decided they love this school and already started making new friends. We've attended two other elementary school in the past and my only regret is we didn't transfer sooner!

This is a smaller school, nestled off of Lake Murray Blvd. My son has been enrolled here for seven…read moreyears. There have been many changes over the years, but it has still managed to keep its community spirit. Due to budget cuts class sizes have gone up since he started here. They do a pretty good job though. I think it helps that it's a smaller campus. One thing I think they've done really well with is the Learning Center. Joe Malek does a tremendous job running it. He is so energetic and positive. Every school would be lucky to have a teacher like him. Maryland Ave has some really great support staff on campus. I think a lot of times people remember the teachers and might forget about all these other wonderful folks who make a huge difference in our children's lives everyday. I know early on I realized this because they ALL knew who my son was within the first few days of school. And it wasn't because he was a problem child, it was because they cared and made a point to get to know him even though he was very shy.

Love the school it's such a great place for your children to go learn and make friends.read more

​We visited this school to see a Young Actors Theater (YAT) production of Frozen, and it was an…read moreamazing show! ​Parking is plentiful, and the walk to the theater entrance was very easy. There is a decent-sized foyer that comfortably accommodated concessions, raffle display tables, and the end of show meet/greet. ​Inside the theater, every seat gives you a great view. We sat in the back row on the main floor level and had no trouble seeing the entire stage. It's a very clean venue, and the comfortable seats were definitely a plus for a 2.5-hour production! I wasn't cold or hot. Surprisingly the temperature was just right! ​YAT did such a wonderful job! If this is their main venue, we'll definitely be back to support future productions. I 100% recommend following YAT for upcoming show dates!

FOR TRACK FIELD ONLY:…read more -Open to the public to run/walk the track field -Rubber track ground for knee protection -4 laps is one mile -restrooms nearby open to public -parking lot right near the track field also available for public to park -can still run on the track laps even when there was a game going on -remodeled with laps numbered and painted lines