If you can help it, do not enroll your child in this school. At first, I was happy that my child would be attending a school with a black principal and what seemed to be a supporting staff. Come to find out that I have had nothing but difficult situations; one after another. The teacher my child was
... Read more assigned to, was purely antagonistic, to her students and my child. She did nothing to help the students advance, but had much to say if they didn't read at the level she thought they should be reading at. Not to mention, this school has no physical education system in place. The children have twenty five minutes to eat and play, which is the only exercise they have. My child was not happy at this school, and I was even unhappier, knowing that he wasn't in a positive learning environment. I have transferred my child to D. F. Bradach, where we are both happy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/09
This school is much improved. My daughters first year at this school was filled with frustration! Two years and a new principle later, the staff has done a wonderful job of bringing an unorginized mess into control. My only complaint is the lack of a music program.
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Posted by a parent on 04/22/09
I have worked at Magathan for the last two years and I have enjoyed working with the teachers, staff, and parents. What makes Magathan such a great school is that we are unique. We have a specialized program that is the only one in its kind in the entire high desert. We are the only school that
... Read more has the Spanish/English Duel Immersion Program. When our children go through the entire 7 year program, they will leave Magathan speaking, reading, writing, communicating in both English and Spanish. They will be completely bilingual. It is a wonderful program and I know many students and parents are thrilled with the program. We have several teachers' children in the program too. At the kindergarten round up we had on Monday, March 30, 2009 our duel immersion kinder class was completely full, with students on the waiting list. We might even open a 2nd class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
I agree with the 2/7/08 post. The school is so much calmer since Mrs. Dalton has come to support the Principal. The district has a winning pair in these two. As a parent I am glad to see that the District Office is interested in supporting their administrators.
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Posted by a parent on 04/06/08
This is such a lovely school. The principal is always there. What a refreshing change to see that the district has replaced the VP and has supported Dr. Thompson. In providing a good safe environment for learning
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Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
I agree somewhat with previous reviews-regarding 'last minute' notices. As far as the teacher's communication with students/parents I personally haven't had a problem. This is my son's third year and I have nothing but high regards for his teacher's all 3 years. Discipline hasn't been an issue for
... Read more my son, but I think Dr. Thompson is wonderful-she's almost always out among the students and knows alot of them by name- not only the 'bad' ones. They are still somewhat of a 'new school' but I appreciate all the time/work their staff has put in. A special thanks to our staff there ! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/25/07
This is my daughters second year. I tried to have her placed in another school, but it seems that this one is suppose to be one of the best. I find that hard to believe. The lack of communication is unbelievable. I also feel that there is a lack of discipline at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/07
This is the 3rd year my children have attended and they lack communication with the parents. Notices/newsletters do not get distributed until the very last minute or later regarding anything such as minimum days, field trips, pictures and especially student award assemblies. They really need to be more
... Read more organized. I feel that students come first and their education environment should be comfortable and pleasant in order for them to achieve academically so if a parent has a concern it should be addressed, which mine never was. I give it two thumbs down. Read less
This school has some really good teachers. An incident involving my son was not handled well at all and I regret having to send him to this school everyday and this is only kindergarten. I couldn't imagine having to send him there for 5 more years and deal with the principal. I do not feel safe sending
... Read more my child to school here, there are no rules for safety measures here, no activities after school, nothing. I think this whole year has been one disappointment here and I am not sending my child here next year! Read less
School Profile for Victoria Magathan Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
550
Students per teacher:
24
Full-time teachers:
23
Number of classrooms:
32
Arts
Art
Vocational Education
Health
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Before/After School
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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
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Adelanto schools — Victoria Magathan Elementary School is located at 11411 Holly Rd, Adelanto CA 92301. 11411 Holly Rd is in the 92301 ZIP code in Adelanto, CA The school district for Victoria Magathan Elementary School is the Adelanto School District. Victoria Magathan Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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