This is a great school. I am a parent of two student, one just starting and one just finishing. They love the school. They have had great teachers. Probably the most important thing is that the principal is the best - very attentive, easy to approach, listens, and gets things done.
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/09
Great elementary school! Awesome staff, terrific parents, nice kids and great offerings during and after school. Seems to be less intense in terms of social status (both with students and parents) than other 'high economic' schools in the area. Vista Grande is all-around a fantastic school!
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/07
There is alot of construction occuring at the school currently but should be fantastic when finished. Great curriculum and lots of extracurricular activities.(Music, Chess, School Broadcast Production Team, Theatre, Art and more. The teachers are very interested in the lives of their students
... Read more and creates a nice teacher student relationship that enhances a child's education. The school is in a predominately high income area and is prone to 'Brand Label Advertising' which occasionally shows in the attitude of some of the parents and children. Drop off, pick up and parking can be a huge inconvenience at the school because it is situated on a main street with very limited parking areas. However there is a one way traffic flow plan to ease the congested area. There is a wide variety of healthy and tasty foods on the lunch menu each day from vegetarian, to asian, to american. Very strong PTA. Overall a very good Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
My child attended summer school there last summer. The facilities were great and the summer school staff was very welcoming.
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Posted by a teacher on 07/20/05
Excellent school! They truly prepared my kids for middle school. My girls loved it there.
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Posted by a parent on 01/09/05
This is a terrific elementary school. The school was awarded 'Distinguished School' status in 2004 by the State of California for excellence. The children learn and adhere to a code of ethics that guides behavior and discipline. The school has an 'Alternative Program' with classes from K-5 that are distinguished
... Read more by a longer school day, more aide time, and in-class Spanish instruction. There are after-school enrichment programs, a full library, an instrumental music program, a weekly on-campus television program (VGTV) that is produced, filmed, and staffed by students to inform, enlighten and entertain. The parent participation is remarkable--it is a very supportive school community. We love it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/04
This year our son is a 1st grader and I can say that while it is still early, we have been very happy overall with Vista Grande.
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/04
Vista Grande is an excellent school! The parents involved in the PTA are friendly and helpful. The principal and teachers are incredible role models for our children, as they give 100%. The code of ethics sets the high standards for this incredible public school. It is an incredible education and
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/03
Vista Grande is a great school to be involved with, because not only is the principal devoted to giving the children her best, and expecting the best of them, but the teachers are all excellent as well. All the parents I know in this district love their children's teachers and admire and respect the
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Danville schools — Vista Grande Elementary School is located at 667 Diablo Rd, Danville CA 94526. 667 Diablo Rd is in the 94526 ZIP code in Danville, CA The school district for Vista Grande Elementary School is the San Ramon Valley Unified Sd. Vista Grande Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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