this school is wonderful.. teachers are great. my daughter is new this year and teachers and faculty have made us feel so welcome.
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Posted by a parent on 08/07/08
I'm going to Junior High now, but I was at Val Vista Lakes for eight whole years and they were all fantastic ones. All of my teachers, my principal, and everyone else were terrific! Thank you all for eight awsome and educational years together!
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Posted by a student on 07/22/07
My daughter has been at VVL for 3 full years now, the school as a team has been acceptable or slightly above average in regards to general curriculum and learning. I must say in regards to parent involvement it is too obvious that the 'groupie' parents that run around thinking they make all the difference
... Read more there are in it for their own personal social reasons. It is unfortunate that some of these individuals set set such a poor example for the environment at the school, and for the school at other places in the VVL community. Art and music programs are disappointing, don't get me wrong the kids are fantastic, and incredibly talented but have so much more to offer than the music and visual arts programs can provide. Moving on to Jr High this year and ready for a real challenge. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/07
We love VVL. I am very impressed at the amount of learning that happens during the day - I don't know how the teachers are able to fit it all in, but they do! Parent involvement revolves around a core group of women who obviously care a great deal and have bounds of energy! I think the Principal is a
... Read more fantastic woman ,I would like to see her be more progressive - push the envelope, take a risk and take VVL to a higher level. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/07
We love VVL! The entire staff, including the office and all the staff that help in the classrooms and the playground are wonderful. We felt they really cared about our kids, to keep them safe, learn to the best of their ability, and have fun. We always felt welcome and the principal was very accessable
... Read more and more than willing to go the extra mile. I can't imagine having my children go anywhere else. Thank you Mrs. Apel for creating such a wonderful environment for my kids!!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/28/06
My son went to preschool there and the program and teacher were just wonderful, I have heard good things about the higher grades also. He learned so much and just loved going to school.
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Posted by a parent on 12/21/05
VVl has a great learning environment. An excellent community with lots of parent involvement assures that students have high standards and achievement. My daughter is involved in the orchestra and loves it. The orchestra instructor seems very qualified and runs a tight ship. My children also participate
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/05
I was so impressed with VVL. My daughter has several IEP issues and we received assist after assist that went above and beyond the call of duty on the part of her 6th grade teacher, the resource teachers, the principal, the school nurse, the school psychologist, etc. What a stellar staff! VVL has
... Read more an amazing array of extracurricular activities available as well as an incredible level of parental involvement to implement them. Academics at VVL are thoughtful and interesting and though my child didn't qualify for AP classes due to her other issues she did learn this year. Thank you VVL for your many wonderful staff members and programs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/05
Val Vista Lakes Elementary is a wonderful school. They have a caring, experienced staff that really know what is best for my children. The class sizes are kept fairly small to provide low teacher to student ratios. The academic programs are superior. There is an Accelerated Learning Program teacher
... Read more on campus who sees our students daily for Math and Language Arts. There are also wonderful special education programs on campus to serve our special needs students. The regular programs are also excellent. The teachers raise the bar to challenge students at whatever level they are achieving. Our Music programs are top notch. We have band and strings instruction for our 5th and 6th graders. We have Art , PE, Library, and Computer Lab as well as two desktop computers in each classroom. The parent involvement is the best. We have a very active PTSO and opportunities to help out all year long. Read less
Posted by a administrator on 06/23/05
Being a grandparent of three Val Vista students, 'have nothing but good comments. Their academic achievements are enhanced by competitions which may even focus on geography a neglected subject in many schools. The art program manages to provide a fun but highly informative way for the students to
... Read more be introduced to artists with time to practice the techniques the artist initiated. After school the children enjoy running, which is fun for families, and jump roping contests are also available to name a few. Parents help not hinder the competent teachers. Their involvement is supportive not critical. As 'said. Positive comments prevail. Read less
School Profile for Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
640
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
40
Number of classrooms:
32
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Gilbert schools — Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is located at 1030 N Blue Grotto Dr, Gilbert AZ 85234. 1030 N Blue Grotto Dr is in the 85234 ZIP code in Gilbert, AZ The school district for Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is the Gilbert Unified School District 41. Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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