My child is currently a First grader and so far has had nothing but WONDERFUL experiences. The Staff is caring and the curriculum is good.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/09
My children attend Calavera Hills Elementary school and they love it. They have so many programs paid for by the PTA. Most families don't know the PTA pays for so much and they need to toot their own horn a little more. There are so many activities and events for families to participate in - just
... Read more read your weekly courier and you know everything that is going on during the school year - it's wonderful. This year they have a great website that also fills you in on what's going on all over campus. The parent involvement at our school is wonderful and the teaching staff couldn't be better. They really know how to teach to each child. Excellent school, excellent teachers, excellent principal and wonderful families!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/12/08
A great school undergoing a culture change as new leadership exerts influence over a diverse student population, and builds relationships with a 'second wave' cohort of parents, as the 'new home community/new school' first wave of enthusiastic parents follow their kids into middle and high school.
... Read more Unflagging PTA leadership, deeply dedicated and professional teaching staff (another one just won 'teacher of the year' in this top-rated district) continues the proven path of dedicated collaboration here, supported by not one but two powerful community non-profit dedicated to the schools success, during California's difficult state fiscal environment. Expect great things to follow from the same fundamentals that produced the unprecedented multiple awards for the this elementary and co-located middle school being awarded Distinguished Schools, twice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
Bullying at Calavera Hills Elementary is a huge problem. Very little supervision equates to many kids running wild and getting into a lot of fights. The school needs to focus more on education and creating a safe and comfortable environment for students, where they don't have to worry about going to
... Read more school. Some of the teachers do care, but apparently not the administrators. The Coyote Productions (school play) is very well done. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/08
The quality of the academic programs is fantastic. Most of the teachers do an excellent job of bringing the lesson to the child. Music, like most elementary and middle schools, is MIA. But there is a school play that has a great reputation for putting on quality shows. Art? Almost nil. Sports? Same.
... Read more Better to check with C'bad parks and rec dept for classes. There is great parent involvement. It can become overbearing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
We are just finishing my daughter's first year of Kindergarten at Calavera and we love this school. She is involved in two afterschool activities - tennis and chess club. Her teacher and all the staff have been wonderful. This school has exceeded all my expectations. I cannot say enough good things about
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/07
My children attend Calavera Elementary. I feel the environment is friendly, and the teachers from what I have experienced are willing to listen to parents.Although I think the new principle has good intentions,and has some good leadership skills, she has a tendency to come off brash. I understand there
... Read more are programs for music,drama, but no one mentions the cost of these programs when signing up. I think this school could improve in their mathematics department. I take time to teach my children because it is part of my job,however I do expect more math to be taught in the classroom than in homework assignments. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/07
I LOVE Calavera Hills Elem.! It is a warm, wonderful school with lots of community and family involvement! I'm so happy my child attends here.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
As a teacher, I just want to say that this is the most amazing school to work at. The environment is warm and friendly. There is excellent leadership and parent involvement!
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Posted by a teacher on 04/20/06
Community collaboration is the theme. This school has a Fund Raising Committee that funded two libraries, a music program, and an arts program, including the teachers salaries, a PTA that has added a fathers group to do community service projects, and has won grants and awards for doing nature education.
... Read more In spite of a 25% non English speaker population, the school has increased its scoring, by drawing from the best and brightest in the district. For diversity and excellence combined, this school scores A+. Read less
School Profile for Calavera Hills Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
650
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
44
Number of classrooms:
21
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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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
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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Carlsbad schools — Calavera Hills Elementary School is located at 4100 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad CA 92008. 4100 Tamarack Ave is in the 92008 ZIP code in Carlsbad, CA The school district for Calavera Hills Elementary School is the Carlsbad Unified School District. Calavera Hills Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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