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    Tierrasanta Elementary School

    5.0 (3 reviews)

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    Kumeyaay Elementary School

    Kumeyaay Elementary School

    4.0
    (4 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    This school, KUMEYAAY ELEMENTARY, in Tierrasanta, IS the WORSE ever…read more I've lived in San Diego for almost 20 years: never seen anything like this piece of work! What a pity, when we moved to beautiful Tierrasanta (which we LOVE), my family got stuck with this excuse for a learning establishment. BTW: my children attended elementary school in Clairemont, and it was a 'shining star' of a school, compared to Kumeyaay. They have hundreds of rules, OMG ( ! ) I don't have alot of time to go into details (there are many more) but the primary two are: #1. RAISE MONEY $$$, constantly! Yep, this large school, in (above San Diego-average) wealthy Tierrasanta, Thier motto seems to be: COME UP WITH NEW (and IMPLEMENT immediately) WAYS TO RAISE MONEY. Constantly. Weekly. ...including asking young school children to call parents with 'cute' messages of, basically, please HELP US with money.... so a new (MONEY-raising) EVENT, every week or so, is par for the course, and still another message (along with a thick RULES book) to the students: "NO HAVING FUN!" (unless you mean FUNd-Raising). Ha Ha. Ahhhh Arggg! (I can't help but start humming, if not singing, the P. Floyd standard, "Another Brick in the Wall," whenever I have to go on their campus :) #2. AND, especially, "NO HAVING FUN around HOLIDAYS" Here's the jist: unlike before-praised, Clairemont (and most other elementary schools), they don't do holidays, here. Well, barely! Two examples (a) Halloween (no Carnival, nothing), they let the kids "parade around" in NON'scary" costumes/NO MASKS" and "no costume shoes" early first thing in the morn, only, and then take EVERYthing off -- before school started. NO carnival, Nothing. (b) Christmas (oops: "winter season- days-before that 25th thing/deal): Nothing. Unlike Clairemont school, who had a dance/play/etc., before un-nameable holiday, I did not see an flyer, receive any communque (my son had nothing to report from the first 2 weeks of Dec...no activity; no event, NOTHING. "Celebrating ANYthing (oh whoops: except if MORE $$ is involved --- please see # 1,above) ist Verboten at Kumeyaay Elementary !!" P.s. I wrote the above review, late last December, after that, y'know, one-day holiday-thingie, but now that I've posted it, let the fun begin. Let the Coyotes howl: P.s.s: "Ah, the truth, what a thing it is! I sacrifice so much for it, with people: I forego, for truth's sake, discretion, tact, polite manners, elegance, grace, poise, balance, good taste, conformity, image-role, fashionableness, hypocrisy, and lots of other things--amass sacrifice, at truth's altar. God! is truth worth it? I hope it is. It better be,.." -MARVIN COHEN

    This school is amazing! They have so many extra classes for the children. Art/music/Spanish/…read morescience. We choiced our child into this school from a nearby neighborhood and it's the best choice we have made!

    Innovations Academy

    Innovations Academy

    4.2
    (52 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I'm very grateful for this unique public charter school that my kids love. They enjoy going on…read morefrequent field trips, learning through projects, not having homework, and having great friends and kind teachers. I appreciate that their curriculum includes SEL (social emotional learning) and that the students aren't allowed to have cell phones while on campus. The highlight of our experience has definitely been the fantastic teachers! Adrienne Reighard has been a phenomenal teacher for my third grader. She's genuinely interested in getting to know each of her students and finding ways to support their learning. She's so calm, patient and kind, yet firm enough that the kids listen and respect her. She goes above and beyond to create a supportive and efficient classroom environment. And as a parent, I really appreciate her clear, consistent communication. Becca, the 3rd grade teacher's assistant, is also proactive and really gets the kids. Patrick, the Spanish teacher, is one of the most dynamic, engaging, and effective teachers ever. His students love the fun activities and catchy songs he incorporates in his class. He makes learning fun! He also teaches chess and woodcarving and it seems like he can make any subject interesting. Kristy Fitts and Christie Fullerton were also great teachers, and planned lots of engaging projects, field trips, and holiday-themed activities. Nathan, the nature studies teacher, is fantastic and plans some great hands-on activities for the kids, like making their own salads to eat and making their own hugenkultur beds for gardening. For families who prioritize a nurturing environment with smaller class sizes and a variety of electives, this school has a lot to offer. The academics are more relaxed than rigorous, which would be a good fit for those prioritizing a balanced lifestyle. That said, we have found that the school has been navigating some challenges with managing disruptive behavior effectively, which impacts the learning environment.

    We have been at this school since my son was in 1st grade and my daughter started Kindergarten. It…read moreis truly a special and unique school. My son particularly loves learning about animals and the ocean, and there is a Nature Studies class offered, taught originally by Mary and now Nathan. Both excellent! They learn not only about animals, but ecosystems and plants. My daughter told me the other day that they are growing things in the outside garden and making salads from what they grew that they actually get to eat! We have been pleased with all of their teachers so far, but my son's 4th teacher Alexa really stands out. She is vibrant, engaged, and kind, and I can tell genuinely interested in the students and eager for them to learn. My son is sad to see this year come to a close because he has enjoyed the year so much. He has generally not been one to seek out opportunities to lead but Alexa has trusted him to do that, and I can tell it has boosted his confidence. My daughter's teacher this year for third grade is Adrienne. My daughter loves her. She said she is so patient and kind, but she get's the kids to learn. My daughter told me the other day that she wants to become a teacher because of Adrienne- what better testament to her teaching skills than that! My daughter will be sad to see the year come to a close as well. And finally I want to give a shout out to Natasha, the theatre teacher, and Sam, who teaches ceramics. Just wow. The theatre program at Innovations is truly one of a kind. She puts on so many shows, it is hard to see them all! I have enjoyed each and every show I have seen. My kids have also enjoyed classes with Sam. This is also a unique opportunity that not every school has to learn pottery, and working with ceramics to make various things like flowers, pizzas, ghosts, snow men. I love the projects they bring home. No school is going to be perfect, but as a family we are very grateful we found such an amazing school.

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    What my parents were told was a "splinter" when I needed emergency care. This isn't something IA would phone home for if I hadn't persisted.

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    What my parents were told was a "splinter" when I needed emergency care. This isn't something IA would phone home for if I hadn't persisted.
    Scripps Exploring Academy

    Scripps Exploring Academy

    4.6
    (51 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    My daughter has been with SEA for the past 2+ years and I can't speak highly enough of the care,…read morethe love, the support SEA has given us. The teachers, directors, and support staff love Annie like she' their own and that philosophy is felt to the core. Particularly, Annie has been with Miss Tammy and Miss Paige this past year in Dolphins and these two teachers have been immensely valuable in supporting Annie's development. Beyond that, they've also helped me build my own confidence as a parent, which has only strengthened and supported my connection with Annie. We'll greatly miss SEA and will forever be part of the family. 10/10 recommend!!

    I absolutely love this daycare! The directors do an incredible job of building a curriculum that is…read morespecially designed for each of their classrooms. All of the teachers are warm and caring. They are very mindful which classroom each child is in depending on their developmental milestones. They will move them up when the child is ready and always are willing to have a conversation about it if a parent feels differently about anything. They are amazing at keeping up with healthcare recommendations, especially enforcing vaccination, which I greatly appreciate in this era. They are very transparent about any infectious outbreaks that are happening so that parents are aware for each individual classroom to be on the lookout for symptoms in their own child. They use dojo to communicate so that we can see pictures and videos of all of the great learning and fun that our children are having as well as to send messages to the parents. They celebrate all of the national and international holidays, which makes this daycare, especially culturally inclusive. I love the diversity of the teachers and the children, building a wonderful social foundation for my children to experience while they have been here from three months all the way through five years of age.

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    Canyon Hills High School

    Canyon Hills High School

    3.6
    (8 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Canyon Hills School - A Few Cool Accolades…read more I was here for the volleyball championship match? So lots of energy. Canyon Hills volleyball spirit team was a standout--frequent, loud, and full of excitement. It's rare to see a cheerleading team dedicated to volleyball (or at a match) honestly, I was a little jealous of the enthusiasm they brought to the game. WONDERING WHAT THE SEATING SITUATION IS LIKE? The stands are tight, so be prepared for a close-knit experience, but that only added to the intensity of the match. Parking is a bit of a walk to the gym, watch the one-way it can be awkward to figure out if your rushing to the gym. WHAT MAKES A SCHOOL STAND OUT BEYOND SPORTS? It appears Canyon Hills does a lot for student engagement. The Soprano team (??), and their singing was delightful. They participated in the St. Patrick's Day parade, which speaks to involvement in the community and dedication of at least this teacher and 20 students beyond athletics. IF YOU'RE A FUTURE ADMINISTRATOR Ever been to a campus where you can see everything happening at once? The open space design is appreciated, to catch nefarious activities , making it easy for administrators to oversee everything. I'm not an employee of the district. I'm an educator and we need to give shout outs to when we see schools doing well. "A mind is a terrible thing to waste " Booker T. Washington

    We visited the gym. It's pretty old, like some other San Diego Unified High Schools. The bleachers…read moreare the older classic wood ones, but a bit more sturdier than other high schools with older gyms. The bathrooms in the gym have air blowers that do not blow hot air. There are no paper towels. The gym foyer is still painted with the old Serra HS colors and has the Serra Conquistadors still on the walls. The gym also has the old colors and the Serra Conquistadors on the walls. Super disrespectful to the community of Native land people who fought to have the Junipero Serra (Oppressive Murderer of Native People who took over San Diego) High School changed. Well maybe "it's not in the school budget" is the reason for this issue, just like other schools. Gym floor, walls, banners, paint, all pay homage to Junipero Serra. I will say that my family heritage is Portuguese but what's right is right and what's wrong is wrong.

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    This was My daughter after these group of boys fought her and broke her nose. Wow. Disappointed
    This was My daughter after these group of boys fought her and broke her nose. Wow. Disappointed
    This was the movie the teacher in my sons class showed.  Take a look at the bottom left. .. just wow taking this up with the board
    This was the movie the teacher in my sons class showed. Take a look at the bottom left. .. just wow taking this up with the board
    This was one of the birds that bit my child in the parking lot. He now has hives and aids.

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    This was one of the birds that bit my child in the parking lot. He now has hives and aids.

    Tierrasanta Elementary School - elementaryschools - Updated June 2026

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