My children have attended Carmel for 6 years now. My children started in kindergarten. I live a mile away and we enjoy walking to school when the days are beautiful. Mr. Mauger has done a wonderful job motivating the children and all the teachers so far have been great and on top of all things. I
... Read more would never want to send my children any where else. There music program, literture club, and many other programs are awsome. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/08
Thanks for checking us out at GreatSchools.net! I appreciate your interest and feedback. I just wanted to respond to Mrs. Wilson, who posted here a few days ago. If you're reading this, please give me a call at Carmel to discuss your concerns further. I certainly don't want you to be dissatisfied
... Read more with our school. I'd love to speak with you to resolve these issues. Thanks! Read less
Posted by a principal on 09/13/07
I feel really sad that I live within walking distance and I don't feel comfortable sending my children there. The principal was rude and some of the teachers are very rude as well. They need to treat the children the way they want to be treated themselves. Our children are tomorrows future. The lunches
... Read more stink. They need more nutrition in them not fast food lunches. The lunch ladies were nice. And they are the best thing that Carmel has going for them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/07
My children have attended Carmel for three years. The teachers are always accessible and very responsive, as are the principal and assistant principal. Each of my children's teachers has challenged and encouraged them. I am lucky to have an excellent school like this available for my children.
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/07
It's a great school, from the staff to the teachers to the students.
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/07
Carmel is a wonderful school. My children are thriving under the expert tutelage of Carmel's Staff. We've had excellent teacher's over the past 4 years (Ms. McBride, Mr. Mazria, Mrs. Cannon, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Peek) who have always been willing to help my student's achieve their goals for the school
... Read more year. The office staff is well informed, caring and always willing to assist parents. I read the review's other parents posted about Mr. Mauger and don't agree. I've had a situation that needed to be resolved between my son and another student. Mr. Mauger made the time to meet with me right away and handled it. I was very appreciative. I feel very lucky that my children are in the care of such competent people while receiving an education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
I think that carmel is a great school. The principal is very involved with his students and gets to know each of them by name. The staff is helpful and the students are more polite than any other school I have been to or visited in this district. I have lived in the high desert all my life and have gone
... Read more to many schools here as a student and now as a parent and would highly recomend Carmel as a school that is involved in better education and attitude. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
My daughter started at Carmel in Kindergarten, she's now in 5th grade.She loves it there,I on the other hand have a few issues with the school.I've been snubbed by some teachers because I can't be a 'hands on' volunteer all of the time.Some of the teachers don't give all of the kids the same attention
... Read more as they do to the kids who have parents on the PTA or who work there.The dress code is not enforced for certain students like it is for others.I love how Mr Mauger is very involved with the students.You can tell he really loves his job! I do like the school.My daughter brings home high scores on everything as well as awards for various things.My son will start Kindergarten there next Fall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
Two of my five children are still attending Carmel Elementart, so I have watched this school grow tremendously. The leadership of Chris Mauger is simply amazing! The school practices excellent parent/teacher communication skills and encourages parental participation above most everything. If you are
... Read more new to the area and are considering Carmel, good choice! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/07
I have 2 children at carmel, and they have grown so much since attending this school. The teachers are careing, and have the childrens best intrest in mind. I have come to know many of the staff, since I have volunteered there for 3 years. Mr. Mauger, Mrs. weston, Mrs. bird, Mrs. cannon, and Mrs. Mcbride
... Read more are all trully wonderful! keep up the great Job. my entire family loves and appreciates what you do. signed the mickelsen family. Read less
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Hesperia schools — Carmel Elementary School is located at 9321 Glendale Ave, Hesperia CA 92345. 9321 Glendale Ave is in the 92345 ZIP code in Hesperia, CA The school district for Carmel Elementary School is the Hesperia Unified School District. Carmel Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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