Amazing school! My daughter is graduating this year and we are sad to go. I can not say enough about the wonderful community we have here at the Hills. From the teachers to the parents, students and staff, I highly recommend this school!
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Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
Del Mar Hills Academy and provides special instructors for the Arts, Science and Technology. Our son, now in High School, and daughter, a sixth grader, came from private schools on the East Coast and acclimated well because of the school's small, intimate size. Teachers provide individual instruction
... Read more when necessary and are always available via email or for in-person meetings before and after school. We lived closer to Del Mar Heights School when we moved here, but the smaller, more intimate environment at Hills proved to be the right fit. The teachers are exceptional and the school community, although situated in a well-to-neighborhood, is not snobbish but welcoming to kids with various backgounds. The physical plant is also good: The community invested more than $1M 2-3 years ago to provide Hills students with a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center used for concerts, assemblies and community events. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
We have 2 girls at the school, 1st Grade and 5/6 Grade, when we moved here last year the girls were non-english speaking, the girls are now 90% fluent in English thanks to the time, care and understading of the excellent teachers and staff at the DMHills. Thanks.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/08
I am a parent of 2 children and have been a part of this school for 7 years. The education is outstanding and the community involvement is spectacular. My children have grown academically and with the Academy curriculum, they have received cross-over education in Art, Science, Technology, and Music which
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/08
This school has the highest quality of teacher dedication and excellence I have ever seen in a public school and the most wonderfully, warm family environment. Parent contributions to the PTA and Del Mar Schools Education Foundation mean that the children enjoy all the 'extras' they would at a private
... Read more school, including state-of-the art technology, as well as excellent art, music, P.E. and science classes. In addition, students are respectful, kind, and hard-working - the caliber of student excellence is amazing! I wouldn't dream of sending my children anywhere else! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/08
We have been at Del Mar Hills for 7 years and we have been completely satisfied with every single teacher. They truly care about the kids. I volunteer in the class room and I am so inspired by their competence and confidence in what they do. My kids have always loved going to school. The other great
... Read more thing about Del Mar Hills is the parent community. It takes a village to raise a child and that is what I feel we have at the Hills. We watch out for each other's kids and support each other through challenges. I've never felt any competition between parents. We are down to earth, have lots of fun, and take our roles as parents seriously. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/08
Excellent school with great, caring teachers. Very down-to-earth environment for a child to grow. Great sense of community and encourages parent participation. There is a focus on academics, but also in nurturing the child as a whole to become a compassionate citizen.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/08
We have 2 boys at the Hills and are extremely happy with the school. The teachers are amazing - passionate and committed.
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/08
My son will be graduating this year after 7 years at Del mar Hills. My daughter is in her second year. From our experience, the teachers have made the difference and thye have worked hard to customize thier approach to the needs of each. A few people have complained about the principle; however, the
... Read more teachers are the ones that make the difference in a childs learning and the staff at Del Mar Hills takes personal interest in every child. The children have a sense of pride about thier school and the small size of the class enables them to be special and not ost in the crowd. Read less
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Del Mar schools — Del Mar Hills Academy School is located at 14085 Mango Dr, Del Mar CA 92014. 14085 Mango Dr is in the 92014 ZIP code in Del Mar, CA The school district for Del Mar Hills Academy School is the Del Mar Union School District. Del Mar Hills Academy School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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